Volkl Mantra 88 2027 Ski Only

With the redesigned 2027 Volkl Mantra 88, Völkl offers a medium waist-width model with modern features, that hits the core of current demands for maximum versatility on and off piste as well as powerful turns in all snow conditions. Redefined during the redesign, the new Mantra 88 comes with innovative Völkl technologies that now provide more dynamics, pop and accessibility.

Among other things, the fibers of the Tailored Carbon Tips have been repositioned for improved agility and dynamics. Adapted as well are the radii of the 3D Radius Sidecut, underlining the flexibility of the technology. The underfoot radius of the Mantra 88 has been shortened by a meter for enhanced turn variety. The updates culminate in a ski with efficient power transmission and a sporty riding style that provides full control and more maneuverability on groomed slopes and in challenging terrain.

TECHNOLOGY

• 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.
• 3D Radius Sidecut: Three radii in one ski for maximum turning and speed versatility in all mountain skiing. long tip and tail radius. Usage of long radii at tip and tail for big turns and high speed, easy steering and manoeuvrability, disruption resistant at the tip, no radius limitation and ease of turn exit tight centre radius. Usage of shorter radius in the centre for short turns and lower speed, extremely easy to initiate short turns, strikingly agile, effortless and smooth in short turns
• Base structure: Brushed Structure - Superficial & shallow structure matches with wide skis and their bigger bearing face › optimum agility & turning characteristics.
• Base P-Tex 2100 - A sintered high-density and high molecular polyethylene base with great gliding characteristics and high durability