i was considering buying the Kendo this season. I have good carving technique and charge hard but still go into the softer snow every time im on the slopes what you think ?
Hi Andy! Have you tried Völkl 90eight or do you have any ideas of this model. If you compare 90eight with Mantra, what can I expect? I ride the old Mantra today 09/10 and i thinking it is time to get a new pare of Völkl!
Original Bonafide vs Mantra was a very straightforward comparison: they were Slalom (Mantra) vs GS (Bonafide) oriented skis. New Mantra vs new Bonafide much more difficult to encapsulate. New Mantra very easy, loose, pivoty ski, fluid and balanced. New Bonafide improves in soft snow but gets harsher on its edges, not as refined nor easy as Mantra. Try 'em and let me know what you think!
i demo'd them and loved them, right up till i didn't. didn't seem like a great ski to be on when your tired after running down my 11 year old son all day, seemed like a lot to disengage if i wasn't charging, and at 160lbs, maybe just not playful enough
Great Review. Thx for that!
i totally agree with your review. I'd love to see the Mantra as per the 2013 model. Although I'm not the one trying to sell a gimmick.
i was considering buying the Kendo this season.
I have good carving technique and charge hard but still go into the softer snow every time im on the slopes
what you think ?
God damnit Andy, get on the Nordica Enforcer! They have some at the Peak 8 Christy's Sports at Breckenridge! Thank you! :)
+BattleRattle It's on the list! Didn't get through as much gear at Copper Mtn as I was hoping to. Got diverted by some new boot offerings... :)
Hi Andy!
Have you tried Völkl 90eight or do you have any ideas of this model. If you compare 90eight with Mantra, what can I expect? I ride the old Mantra today 09/10 and i thinking it is time to get a new pare of Völkl!
Could you elaborate on how Mantra differs from Bonafide?
Original Bonafide vs Mantra was a very straightforward comparison: they were Slalom (Mantra) vs GS (Bonafide) oriented skis. New Mantra vs new Bonafide much more difficult to encapsulate. New Mantra very easy, loose, pivoty ski, fluid and balanced. New Bonafide improves in soft snow but gets harsher on its edges, not as refined nor easy as Mantra. Try 'em and let me know what you think!
Thanks a lot! :)
I really did not enjoy the mantra. I was fighting it, feeling i couldnt get enough pressure on my toes. Comes alive only in good conditions imho.
Get the skis with dragons, 13'. New is not always better. Enough said!
i demo'd them and loved them, right up till i didn't. didn't seem like a great ski to be on when your tired after running down my 11 year old son all day, seemed like a lot to disengage if i wasn't charging, and at 160lbs, maybe just not playful enough
In other words, not nearly as cool as these: images.evo.com/imgp/700/58639/291887/volkl-mantra-skis-2013-front.jpg
I have those and maintain them religiously as I don't want to think about replacing them. My favorite ski, all time.