2027 Volkl W's Mantra 88

$849.99

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SKU: V2610117.000.163

11.6 m radius @ 156 cm | Freeride, All mountain | 1620 g per ski @ 156 cm

Description

From the manufacturer

If you don’t want to choose between piste and powder, between moguls and groomed carving slopes, then the Mantra 88 W with its revised geometry is the perfect partner for every occasion and hits the core of current demands for maximum versatility on and off piste as well as powerful turns in all snow conditions. This all-mountain freerider with state-of-the-art build is suitable for female skiers who value performance but don’t want to be confined to piste or terrain. Its impressive carving performance is due to the three different radii in the 3D Radius Sidecut. Different parts of the ski are involved at different speeds and as the edges are engaged and disengaged, helping it manage different turns, terrains and forces perfectly. The tip and tail rocker makes initiating turns smoother and forgives mistakes on slopes deep with powder or crud. The centre radius is shorter by a metre, allowing the ski to be steered with noticeably less effort. With the Mantra 88 W beneath your feet, you can take on everything the mountains have to offer.

Also included in the Mantra 88 W with tip and tail rocker is our renowned multilayer wood core surrounded by a full sidewall and a P-Tex 2100 base.

Best for:

Freeride
Groomers
Mixed snow
Moguls
Piste
Powder
Woman

Features

Profile		Tip & Tail Rocker Character: Bends up only in the shovel and tail zones, with a camber shape in the middle
Laminates		Tailored Carbon Tips In this innovative manufacturing process the new Tailored Carbon Tips are produced by embroidering the individual carbon fibers onto a carrier material. This allows them to be positioned exactly along the stress lines, opening up completely new possibilities, for performance at the front of the ski, which has a decisive influence on the handling of the ski. The stiffness, torsion and thus the skiing characteristics can be specifically adjusted via the fiber thickness and millimeter-precise alignment. In this way, the fibers guide the dynamics to the areas of the ski where they are needed. The visibly integrated Tailored Carbon Tips are light, allow an agile shovel reaction with less effort and quickly build up energy. The Tailored Carbon Tips thus reach a new level of precision, direct tip response and active skiing pleasure. Tailored Titanal Frame Our new key technology is called Tailored Titanal Frame. In contrast to the previous design, the width of the titanal frame is now adapted exactly to each individual ski length. This results in Tailored Titanal Frames, which are positioned above the sidewall along the tip and tail area of the ski to provide the desired damping and torsional stiffness. The size of the frames is tailored to the skier's height, skiing ability and power. This means that longer ski models have a higher titanal content for more stiffness, more direct power transmission and stronger dampening. The shorter the length, the lower the titanal content, which makes the ski more agile, so that smaller, lighter and less powerful skiers can use the full potential performance of the ski. In addition to the Tailored Titanal Frames, a second, thinner titanal layer is located in the binding area, which gives the ski the necessary strength, but also agility. The result: the Tailored Titanal Frame technology provides an incomparable combination of agility and high speed control.
Sidewalls		Full Sidewall ABS ABS is a durable and resilient plastic known for its strength and impact resistance. It offers high resistance to shocks and impacts, making the ski more robust and long-lasting. These sidewalls allow for precise power transfer from the skier to the edges of the ski.
Sidecut		3D Radius Sidecut Three radii in one ski for maximum TURNING & SPEED VERSATILITY IN ALL MOUNTAIN SKIING LONG TIP & TAIL RADIUS Usage of long radii at tip and tail for big turns and high speed // easy steering and maneuverability // disruption resistant at the tip // no radius limitation and ease of turn exit TIGHT CENTER RADIUS Usage of shorter radius in the center for short turns and lower speed // extremely easy to initiate short turns // strikingly agile // effortless and smooth in short turns
Base		P-Tex 2100 A sintered high-density and high molecular polyethylene base with great gliding characteristics and high durability
Core		Multilayer Woodcore The side wall is laminated to extremely stable layers of wood on the sides of the sandwich core. In combination with a more flexible, lighter wood built into the center of the sandwich core construction provides numerous advantages: The hardwood part immediately adjacent to the sidewall effects a higher power transmission, improves the edge grip and supports the edge against external forces. The low weight of the softwood part in the middle of the ski brings more agility and maneuverability and reduces overall ski weight. The combination of both wood types running through the entire ski length contributes to an optimal distribution of the ski stiffness increasing the steering precision. It is the first and only sidewall/core technology intended for aggressive on-piste and racing use and capable of delivering the victory and defeat, even if it is measured in hundredths of seconds.
Finish		Brushed A superficial and shallow structure matches with wide skis and their bigger bearing face. Made for optimum agility with less catching and easier, smoother turning characteristics. Serial Finish Straight from the factory to the mountain, Serial Finish ensures every ski is perfectly tuned for immediate performance. This precision-crafted surface treatment maximizes glide, sharpens turn initiation, and eliminates the need for additional prep work.

Geometry

Size (cm)	149	156	163	170
Tip Width (mm)	134	134	134	134
Waist Width (mm)	88	88	88	88
Tail Width (mm)	114	114	114	114
Turn Radius (m)	10.6	11.9	13.2	14.7
Indiv. Ski Weight (g)	-	1620	1690	1800

Best Use	Freeride \| All-mountain
Flex	Stiff
Camber Profile	Rocker \| Camber \| Rocker
Turning Radius	11.9 m @ 156 cm
Tail Type	Partial Twin
Core	Carbon, metal, wood
Extras

Best Use

Freeride | All-mountain

Flex

Stiff

Camber Profile

Rocker | Camber | Rocker

Turning Radius

11.9 m @ 156 cm

Tail Type

Partial Twin

Core

Carbon, metal, wood