Völkl Mantra 102 (2021)
2021 Men's All-Mountain Wide Ski Review
Brand: Völkl
Model: Mantra 102
Specs
Tip / Waist / Tail (mm)
140-102-123
Lengths (cm)
170, 177, 184, 191
Radius (m)
20
Gender
Male
Quickness / Maneuverability
3.59 / 5
Playfulness
3.5 / 5
Forgiveness
3 / 5
Hard Snow Performance
4.36 / 5
Crud Performance
4.23 / 5
Flotation
3.55 / 5
Testers decided the Mantra 102 is one of the beefiest skis in the category. At Taos Ski Valley, the Völkl divided pure-finesse skiers from the brute-force types: Those in the latter category found the ski to be damp, strong, and especially solid on edge, making it a legit choice for larger experts. The finesse skiers found the ski unforgiving in variable terrain and especially hard to maneuver in tight spaces and firm conditions. Don’t skip leg day if you’re going with these skis.
STRENGTHS: Stability at Speed, Hard-Snow Integrity
WEAKNESSES: Forgiveness, Quickness
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