In the photos for this review, I believe Dylan is actually in the Tecnica Mach1 LV, but Jonathan did get some time in the Clubsport this season. Love the ski and does what it says in all of the reviews. However, just finished my first 7 days on them in the South Island of New Zealand and all four parts of the back titanal frame have started to come away from the ski, with the worst delaminating by about 6cm.
Took the skis back to the retailer I bought them from and they said it must be my ski technique — keeping my skis too close together! Look forward to any feedback?
To me, that sounds like a manufacturing defect on your pair that Volkl should replace. Just wanted to provide an update on the Volkl M6 post I sent through the other day.
Volkl NZ in conjunction with the retailer have come through and will be providing a replacement pair to replace the ones where the titanal frame was coming away from the ski. Just wanted to ensure Volkl and the retailer get a good nod for standing behind their product. Thanks Volkl NZ!!
Volkl M6 Mantra — Top Sheet. Intro kicked off with a big announcement in the ski world: Volkl had decided to update their long-standing Mantra and Secret. Volkl Secret 96 during layup; the wider section of metal near the middle is the part that varies in size between lengths. Volkl Tailored Carbon Tip. Volkl M6 Mantra: cm vs. Share this post:. Share on facebook. Share on twitter. Share on pinterest. Share on reddit.
Share on email. Rocker Pics:. Full Profile. Tip Profile. Tail Profile. I had as much fun on the bigger version. Because the has more metal, when I skied it, it felt more like the Mantra Volkl M5. The M6 is an all-mountain ski in all senses of the word.
It can handle all conditions on the mountain. And by choosing to stay with my regular size or size up, I could tweak my preferences toward all-mountain ripper and all-mountain dancer. The only difference between the M6 Mantra and the Secret is the Secret comes in smaller sizes — cm and cm in addition to cm and cm. This multi-resort season ski pass is a crazy-good deal. The only catch? You'll be skiing at independent resorts. Read more….
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Keep Reading. The in that ski, measuring down to a Blaze 94 is a pretty impressive ski for the weight, right? Not nearly the stability or power of the Mantra--almost would make a good second ski, even with a width overlap. You steered me to the M5 s when they came out and they have been wonderful.
As I get older 52 now and my knees get more cranky, I was thinking of downsizing my skis to a more manageable to accommodate my less aggressive style. What do you think about me getting into the M6 s?
I'm 5'6'' lbs. They look more forgiving for a cruiser like me. I ski the east, but will be visiting Keystone in March. Thanks again.
Great review. Looking for a little help on sizing. Sounds like a great all mountain ski. Not sure to go either or HI Craig! I think the "slowing down" aspect puts you in the Very capable, even at that length! I've read the above but I'm still on the fence between and I'm , lbs, 45yo "advanced" skier Meaning I can ski anything iwith good technique castle rock at sugarbush is my spirit animal but I'm not jumping off stuff in Paradise Woods.
My last all mountain ski was the Brahma 88 cm, but I prefer being in the trees and I had trouble getting the tails around in there - they felt "hooky.
I want a second ski for the quiver to carve and rip, but I'm concerned the will be too much if I decide to take the Mantras that day and then decide the moguls look good. So I want a little overlap with the Rustlers, but want to cover myself for those days when speed is on the menu.
Confused yet? Or should I look at the Kendo?! Too many decisions! HI Don! I think the is the way to go, in either the M6 or the Kendo. If you have a Rustler 10, the Kendo makes a bit more sense in my mind, and certainly is a better choice in the bumps. You will likely just end up skiing the M6 all the time if you get it, and that's not a bad thing, just didn't want too much overlap in widths between that and the Rustler.
Different builds, though, so while they creep onto each other a bit, the Mantra is way burlier and more precise on trail. Personally, I either prefer a big gap in my skis, or not at all.
Sorry I know you've answered tons of questions so I appreciate your help if you are able. I'm 6'0" lbs. I'm looking at the M6 as my all mountain to cut through the crud sierra cement and charge. I'm thinking cm for my M6 but wondering what the benefits if any to going up to cm would be at my height and weight? I want to be able to hit everything on the mountain but worried will limit where I can go yet I want to go fast Hi Mike!
Save your sorrys, this is what we do! I normally ski the longer lengths, and own a Enforcer and Pinnacle , so I do like the longer lengths. I'm not so sure I would in this ski, though, as it's going to be quite a handful up to a certain speed. Unless you know that you like long skis and the work that goes along with it, a precise and demanding ski like this M6 can be appropriately utilized in the by someone your size.
You will have a more stable ski at over 30 mph in longer turns, but that's really the only benefit I can think of for someone your size. I also ski moguls every trip, at least a little runs. Now the hard part: I also really like to dive into the trees at slow speeds and cruise through them with tight turns. Would the M6 be a good ski for me? I got back into skiing after 18 years off and would consider my self close to an expert still.
I can ski about anything. I bought used Volkl RTM 84s when i got back in, and they have been pretty good for two seasons.
But now I'm ready for something better and newer and more expensive! Any help appreciated!! Hi Jerry! The M6 sounds like a winner. That mid's width is great for fast skiing, and the width and shape of the ski make it fun in the woods, especially with the addition of the 3D Radius Sidecut that's new for in the Mantra. I'd think the would be the right size in that ski for you. If you're looking for more expensive, I'd also check out the Stockli Stormrider 95 as a slightly lighter option versus the M6.
I forgot to send specs with my question yesterday, sorry. I'm 5'10", pounds. I'm most interested in stable on runs with good in the trees. My old RTMs are probably not ideally suited to the trees. I've got so much to learn on equipment. Hi - I love your reviews - thank you. Hoping for your advice on a new pair of skis. I had a pair of second or third gen Mantras. The generation before they went partial rocker. Best skis I've ever had. The red and silver fu man chu ones.
Most stable ski I've had - comfortable up to 65mph - at that point i'm scared but the skis weren't. However they didn't turn unless you could load them up - skiing powder in trees was a chore. Had to throw them sideways on choppy ice after hitting 40mph. I now ski on 3 year old Enforcers which are played out. I like that they turn eagerly and make even an inch of new snow feel like butter, but have always been disappointed with their high speed stability - anything over 45mph.
And they skitter like crazy on hard pack and gravel - edge hold is pretty terrible especially at low speed. I was exited to hear about the M5 and now the M6 but in reading more about them I don't know if they'd be the right ski for me. I've had two people tell be to get them but I'm concerned about the rocker. Given my primary mode is going fast, but I'd also appreciate something that is willing to turn without needing to load it up especially now that i'm older , what would you recommend?
Definitely looking for a mids underfoot and around length. I'm a western skier, turning 49 this summer. HI Brenden! I feel like older Mantra skiers tend to like the new ones as well. I'd think you'll get what you're looking for out of either the M5 or M6 great deals on M5 these days on our site in the Thanks so much. Sounds like they're both willing to turn in powder. Would you recommend one over the other M5 vs. I generally don't turn much, so stability and ability to straight line through crud would be my deciding factor.
My home mountain is Mt. Hood Meadows in Oregon. The main terrain that's open every day isn't very steep, hence not many turns. There is a lot of steep terrain open after storms, but there too I'm not making many turns because it's wide open, except for the treed terrain. HI Brendan! It's not a huge difference. I'd say the M6 is a bit more lively and energetic, while the M5 is more planky.
For crud and speed, this is a good thing, so you might be happier on the M5. It's time to replace my Mantras after a great run. I'm currently on Mantras, s, 5' 8" ish, and Expert level. I need one ski to serve me well in both places and my first thought is certainly to stick with Mantras. Would love to know your thoughts about the M6 for me, sizing, and any other options to look into next season. I think these 's have a significant amount more energy, pull into the turn, and kick out of the turn.
One of the main differences is that the M6 is more lively and less planky, which was always one of my complaints about Mantras pre-M5. We've also found that skiers who like the mm Mantras should also take a look at the Mantra , especially if you prefer a slightly wider ski than the 96 mm M6. If you are in a , I'd stick to the , rather than move up to the I really like the M5 but found super steep and tight terrain trees and chute-like runs can be a little cumbersome to ski.
I really like what I'm hearing about the M6. If I decide on the length will I loose that much stability or will they feel too turny? I typically will bring the M5s out West for leaner snow trips or a few-inch snow forecasts otherwise the Enforcer s are my choice for deeper stuff. I ski fast and I ski slow, like a serious carver and also a versatile options in one ski to replace M5. I am 5'10" lbs and consider myself an advanced skier.
HI Rocco! They're going to feel turnier than the for sure. There's not a huge performance difference from M5-M6. Based on your stats, I'd recommend the in that ski anyway, so I don't think it's going to lack in stability, or that you're going to find them too turny, it's more a difference of what you're used to, but I would say the is a great size for you.
They turned me into an amazing mogul skier and are fantastic in the trees. They don't cruise as well because they always want to turn, but I'm in love with them. No regrets, would buy them again. Thank you for your recommendation!
Any thoughts on these or other skis I should consider, as well as best length? Hi Russ! The M6 will be much the same as your Mperhaps with a little more energy coming out of the turn due to the tailored metal and carbon, but overall it's a very similar feel and behavior.
Enforcer would be a nice change--it's a bit heavier and with more of a woody feel versus the more metallic Mantra. The Elan is the sleeper of the bunch--its use of carbon tubes to replicate the energy and stability of the metal laminates in the other skis is beyond impressive.
It charges hard, for sure, but with the weight savings and slightly easier use, the Ripstick 96 Black is a very amazing ski. The shovel is a bit lighter and more flexible than you're used to with the Mantra, and what you lose in precision, you more than make up for in soft snow performance, moguls and trees.
If you stick to the Mantra, or go with Enforcer, I'd size the same as you are now, but if you switch to the Ripstick, I'd size up. Thanks so much for the feedback! To say the Volkl Mantra is a go-to for hard-core skiers would be an understatement. Waist width is the most obvious difference between the Mantra M5 and the outgoing version. The new ski has a 96mm waist width as opposed to the mm waist on the old Mantra. While a tweak of a millimeter or two is relatively negligible, a 4mm difference is substantial.
This will make the new ski significantly quicker edge to edge. The downside? Despite having a narrower waist, the new version has wider tips. In ski design terms, the Mantra M5 has more sidecut.
What does this mean for on-snow performance? The new ski has a tighter turn radius. The outgoing ski had a
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