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Völkl Mantra 88 Skis · 2025 · 170 cm

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$412.47

$749.95
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Ski length (cm)
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Who would love these

Mantra 88's are a great ski for skiers who value a powerful and precise ski that handles hard and fast skiing. Beginner skiers will want to look at more forgiving options.

Why I recommend these

Variety of Turn Shapes
Precise and Stable
All Mountain Versatility

Expert verdict

The Völkl Mantra 88 replaces the outgoing crowd favorite Völkl Kendo 88. Völkl 's Tailored Titanal Frame makes them a dream for any skier who loves carving powerful turns across diverse terrains. East Coast skiers will appreciate their superior edge hold and stability on icy or hard-pack groomers while the wider tip up front can handle some boot top powder. The 3D Radius Sidecut gives skiers access to a variety of turn shapes so you can make short quick turns or long GS-style turns. However, they might be a bit much for beginners, as they truly shine in the hands of High -Intermediate and Advanced skiers.

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The most versatile all-mountain freerider in state-of-the-art construction with an extremely wide range of use for experienced skiers who celebrate powerful turns in all terrain and on all slopes. The Mantra comes with a different geometry and a centre radius shortened by one metre in the 3D Radius Sidecut. It is important to know that the three different radii combined in one ski generally ensure enormously versatile cornering characteristics. The 16m radius in the centre increases the radius variability even more. Lovers of tight, fully edged, cut turns in particular will get their money's worth here. This allows for a particularly sporty, intuitive skiing style on groomed pistes, but also ensures the necessary maneuvrability for better maneuvrability in demanding terrain. Thanks to the shortened centre radius, less effort is also required. The Mantra 88 also features Tailored Carbon Tips and a Tailored Titanal Frame, making it clear that riding fun is the Mantra's middle name.

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The Tailored Titanal Frame, which is used on the Mantra, Secret, Kendo and Kenja, is a further development of the familiar Titanal frame. With this design, the width of the Titanal topsheet can be adapted to the length of the ski and the resulting torsional rigidity as well as the required damping behaviour for the skier. The proportion of Titanal is reduced for shorter ski lengths, so that smaller or lighter skiers can also get the most out of their skis with little effort. The Mantra 88 is extremely versatile thanks to the Tailored Carbon Tips. The carbon fibres applied using the Tailored Fibre Placement process (TFP for short) allow optimum control of cornering behaviour. The thickness and orientation of the fibres define the required force and energy build-up exactly where it is needed. The agile blade retraction is a particularly positive feature. This means that the ski can be skied round the bend in a controlled and easy manner as soon as the turn is initiated. You could say you just think about changing direction and it's done. In addition, this construction enables a lower weight without any loss of stability.

Also built into the Mantra 88 with tip & tail rocker is the tried-and-tested Multilayer Woodcore, surrounded by a continuous sidewall and P-Tex 2100 base.

Ski length (cm)170 cm
Age GroupAdult
GenderUnisex
Includes bindingsNo
Model year2025
Ski typeAll Mountain, Carving
Skill levelIntermediate, Advanced
Rocker profileRocker/Camber/Rocker
Tail profilePartial twin tip
Tail width (mm)113
Tip width (mm)129
Turning radius (m)15
Waist width (mm)88
TerrainAll mountain, Groomed trails
Core/LaminatesCarbon, Metal, Wood
Warranty1 Year (2 Years if mounted with Marker bindings)

Free shippingFree standard shipping for most items over $50 in the lower 48 states, $125 to ship orders to Alaska and Hawaii. Expedited delivery, if available, is an additional charge available at checkout. We do not ship internationally at this time.
Easy returnsWe offer 15-day peace of mind returns on most items in new condition that are in their original packaging. Items purchased used are not eligible to be returned. Read our return policy for more details.

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