Volkl 2021 Mantra 102 Skis (170)

Price: $749.95
(as of Mar 26,2022 23:45:31 UTC – Details)

You’ll get power and precision in spades with the 2021 Volkl Mantra 102 skis. It’s hard not to see these through the lens of the M5 Mantra, as the shape and some different technologies go a long way to create the overall character and makeup of the 102. Built much the same way with the exception of the 3D turn radius (which the 102 has), the M5 and the 102 are similar in build, but behave quite differently. The most obvious difference is the weight, with the 102 coming in at 2230 grams at the 184 cm length. This is on the heavy side, and when it’s on your feet hanging from the chair, you can certainly feel it, but when you get going and get this thing up to speed, it’s ready to dance. Perhaps not like a ballerina, more like one of those guys from Stomp. These things absolutely crush anything that you put in front of it. From steeps and trees to bumps and ice, the Mantra 102 will do it all and never flinch. There are more nimble skis out there but not many have more power. The precision of the ski is mostly due to the titanal frame which keeps the edges engaged. The metal circumnavigates the exterior perimeter of the ski, and gives it a ton of edge grip no matter what part of the turn you’re engaged in. This feeling is mostly the fault of the 3D Radius, which allows the skier to change the shape and duration of the turn with ease. For a ski of this build, having something to make it more accessible like this technology makes a big difference.
Sidecut: 140/102/123 mm at 184 cm length Turn Radius: 21.4 meters at 184 cm length
Titanal Frame
3D Radius Sidecut | Full Sidewall
Multi-Layer Wood Core & Carbon Tips
Rocker/Camber/Rocker Profile