Ski Reviews

2024-2025 Volkl Mantra M7, 177 cm

Reviewer Username: ergelo

Reviewer Height: 5’11”

Reviewer Weight: 200 lbs

Reviewer Experience Level: Advanced

DAYS USED: 1 days

TEST LOCATIONS: Crested Butte

TEST TERRAIN: Firm groomers | Fairly steep off-piste terrain

TEST CONDITIONS: Pretty firm snow

(0 = Terrible, 5 = Okay, 10 = Outstanding)

OVERALL IMPRESSION: 8/10

FORGIVENESS: 7/10

MANEUVERABILITY (How Loose / Easy to Pivot & Smear?): 8/10

MANEUVERABILITY (How Quick / Low is the Swing Weight?): 7/10

STABILITY: 8/10

SUSPENSION: 8/10

EDGE HOLD: 8/10

PLAYFULNESS: 6/10

SKI LENGTH: It felt just right (177 cm length tested)

THIS SKI’S IDEAL TERRAIN: Firm groomers

THIS SKI’S IDEAL SNOW CONDITIONS: Pretty firm snow

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