Volkl’s newest version of the venerable Mantra doesn’t change its tune. It’s a further evolution and refinement of the ski that has been the gold standard for high-performance all-mountain skiing for more than a decade. While definitely not for everyone, the new M7 Mantra does what old Mantras have done, only better.
Groomers & Resort Skiing:
On piste, it carves with the best of them, providing a solid platform to push against, especially in variable and uneven snow, like what you’d find on powder day afternoons. It’s predictable and will reward high edge angles. The 2025 Völkl M7 Mantra features their new 4-Radius Drive technology, also found in the Women’s Secret 96. The general idea is a longer radius in the tip for more predictable edge initiation. That’s followed by a very long radius between the tip and the binding, to provide high-speed stability. Underfoot, there’s a super-short radius for agility and the ability to confidently make quick, pivoting turns when the edges are released. Finally, a moderately long radius from just behind the binding through the tail of the ski provides support from turn to turn.
Translate that to the real world and essentially you have a ski that comes alive at ludicrous speeds and becomes more responsive the harder you push. This isn't a ski that does the work for you, it requires input.
“If you’re expecting the ski to throw you from turn to turn, you will be disappointed.” - Dave Frick
However, if you have the skills to pay the proverbial bills this ski will reward you in stability, power and unflappable confidence on the piste.
“It’s like it’s on railroad tracks when you point it into that super G turn–it will take you along for the ride. The more you push into your boots the more it is going to reward you for it!” - Lucas Boudreau
Skier: Dave Frick. P: Hanne Lundin Wallengren
Skier: Max Ritter. P: Carter Edwards
Skier: Max Ritter. P: Carter Edwards
Sizes: 170, 177, 184, 191
Dimensions: 139 / 96 / 121
Weight: 2090g @177
How do you improve a legend? You retain the features that made the ski famous and add the latest innovations, such as the new 4 Radius Drive sidecut technology which allow progress where a year ago you couldn’t see any room to further push your limits.
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