VOLKL M5 MANTRA 96 – 2021
Description:
The 2021 Volkl M5 Mantra is an all mountain classic and one of Volkl’s most popular skis for advanced to expert level skiers. This freeride ski can do it all whether it is ripping hot laps on the groomers or dropping cliffs into untouched powder bowls. The M5 Mantra is as comfortable on-piste as it is off – hard pack, crud, light pow and sidehits – the Mantra will leave you smiling as it takes them all on and crushes them with ease.
At 96mm under the M5 Mantra is a versatile width that will give you the ability to carve but enough flotation in the softer snow. The carbon tips and titanal frame structure supporting the multi-layer woodcore make this ski extra durable and responsive to even the most aggressive skiers. The ski has a small amount of tip and tail rocker allowing for a playful feel but also giving great control when needed. For this ski we recommend using a binding from the Marker Royal family such as the Griffon 13 ID due to its wide footprint and exceptional power transfer.
The Volkl M5 Mantra really is as about as close to a one-ski-quiver as you can get and will give you outstanding performance. Whether you’re navigating trees in Japan, powdery slackcountry in Canada or the varied conditions in Australia, the M5 Mantra is ready to do it all!
Features:
- Dimensions: 134_96_117
- Radius: 70 (17.9), 177 (19.8), 184 (21.2), 191 (23.3)
- Weight: 2030g* @ 177
- Titanal Frame
- Carbon Tips
- Full Sidewall
- Base: P-Tex 2100
- Multi-Layer Woodcore
- Marker rec. Royal Family
- Ability: Advanced – Expert
- All Mountain/Freeride
Rocker Type
Tip & Tail Rocker – Bends up only in the shovel and tail zones, with a camber shape in the middle.
Core
Multilayer Woodcore – The combination of beech and poplar results in an extremely durable wood core composed of hard wood in the binding area and lighter wood surrounding it.
Laminates
Titanal Frame – A Titanal Frame with a thickness of 0,7 mm is integrated along the sidewall and into tip and tail area of the ski. This way the ski provides the stability and dampening that every experienced skier expects, at the most critical spots on the tip and tail of the ski. A second thinner Titanal layer (0,3 mm) under the binding delivers the necessary strength to the ski.
Carbon Tips – Tip material layup for high reliability/stability at the lightest possible weight.
Sidewalls
Full Sidewall – Direct and strong power transmission with full length sidewalls.
Base
P-Tex 2100 – A sintered high-density and high molecular weight polyethylene base with great gliding characteristics and high durability.
Binding Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
Terrain: All-Mountain
Skis: No Bindings
Ability Level: Advanced-Expert
Rocker Type: Rocker/Camber/Rocker
Turning Radius: MediumCore/Laminates: Carbon, Metal, Wood
Tail Type: Partial Twin Tip
Warranty:1 Year
Sizing:
Size (cm) | 170 | 177 | 184 | 191 |
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Tip Width (mm) | 134 | 134 | 134 | 134 |
Waist Width (mm) | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 |
Tail Width (mm) | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 |
Turning Radius (m) | 17.9 | 19.8 | 21.2 | 23.3 |
Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 2030 |