Volkl Mantra M6 Skis 2023

The question that Volkl had to answer when creating a new Mantra was how do you improve what is already the market-leading performance 96mm ski. The answer was to add more ease of use without affecting the renowned grip, power and stability. The same components of multilayer wood core and tip and tail remain, just with the latest tech and design integrated. A Tailored Titanal Frame reduces the overall weight and is customised to each size for better ride quality. The 3D Radius Sidecut improves the handling, helped by the Tailored Carbon Tip that boosts torsional stiffness and precision. This M6 version is every bit as performance orientated as its predecessor and is now more versatile and even more fun.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type If you want a go-anywhere performance ski and your focus is getting away from marked trails then the Mantra M6 is the answer. This is a real all condition ski, designed to work no matter what the snow, whether bullet proof ice, heavy chopped-up mank or fresh untracked powder. It will tackle any terrain from trails to steep off piste and everything in between. It has the kind of construction that guarantees edge grip for precise skiing on groomed snow, exposed zones and high speeds. The width provides stability and float off piste, working with the construction and Tailored Carbon Tips to produce a feeling of power that is easy to control. Skier TypeStronger skiers who like a powerful ski for the whole mountain. They'll demand edge grip and stability, with power when the ski is pushed and thanks to the Tailored Carbon and Titanal plus the 3D Radius the M6 also provides a surprising amount of ease of use too.OverviewShapeThe shape has changed slightly from the M5 version with a touch more sidecut, using 1mm more on the tip and 6mm on the waist, plus the addition of the 3D Radius which gives a longer radius at the tip and tail for easy steering and a tighter radius underfot foor improved agility. The relatively short tip and tail taper creates a long effective edge for maxiumum grip.RockerTip and Tail Rocker uses camber underfoot for excellent grip and response, with tip and tail rocker to aid turn initiation and release.CoreThe Multilayer Woodcore is a combination of beech and poplar that results in an extremely durable wood core composed of hard wood in the binding area and lighter wood around.ConstructionDirect and strong power transmission with full length sidewalls.Key FeaturesTailored Carbon TipsOne of Volkl's latest technologies is Tailored Fibre Placement. In this innovative manufacturing process, the new Tailored Carbon Tips are produced by embroidering the individual carbon fibres 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 fibre thickness and millimetre-precise alignment. In this way, the fibres 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 FrameThe Tailored Titanal Frame is one of Volkl's key technologies. 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.3D Radius SidecutThe 3D Radius Sidecut ensures a range of turn size feel natural. A long radius on the tip and tail is combined with a tighter radius in the centre. The longer radii aid bigger turns and higher speeds with easy steering, less tip disruption and smoother turn exits. The shorter radius in the centre makes it easier to execute short turns and improves agility.Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)1701359611927/16/221771359611930/18/241841359611932/19/26General InformationSkier Ability: Advanced|expertRocker: Tip/Tail RockerRadius: MediumBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Full SidewallCore: Wood, Carbon, Titanal LaminateDemo: No