Volkl M7 Mantra Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab

The Volkl M7 Mantra takes over where its older brother left off. It builds upon the successes of its predecessor to retain our Editors' Choice award among this year's top men's skis.Volkl's …

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Are Volkl mantra M7s still good?

These skis still have the powerful performance and reliable edge control that’s made them Volkl’s flagship ski for years. Initial Impressions My first time on the 2025 Mantra M7s was in late January at Mission Ridge (WA) when conditions were firm in the morning but softened continually to spring-like slush by the end of the day. ...

Is the 2025 Völkl M7 mantra a 'dad ski'?

A directional all-mountain charger that maintains Volkl's signature on-piste performance, the 2025 Völkl M7 Mantra is certainly not the "dad ski" I initially wrote it off as. In fact, these were perhaps one of the most exciting new skis for the upcoming 2024/2025 season. ...

How did Volkl make the M7 mantra so stiff?

Volkl adjusted the carbon weave in the tips to consolidate the material and make them even more precise and damp. They also adjusted the titanal frame’s flex, to give it a slightly more round flex than something super consistently rigid from tip to tail. Fear not, this ski is still stiff. The rocker/camber profile of the M7 Mantra. ...

Is the Volkl M6 mantra a good ski?

Although it is a bit more of an investment, the Volkl M6 Mantra is the most versatile ski we tested and still costs less than other top models in our lineup. This ski easily slices through suncups. A ski's stability is particularly important at speed. ...

Does Volkl's 7th edition mantra have a new construction?

Volkl claims to have a “new construction” for this 7th edition Mantra but what that really widdles down to is this: Wider tip shape – improves float in deeper snow as well as providing better edge hold when you put the ski on edge and want to make more sweeping, GS-style turns. ...

What is a mantra M7 ski?

With their powerful, titanal frame, heavier feel, and slightly softer flexing tips, these new Mantra M7 skis bring the perfect blend of dampness to charge confidently through the oftentimes heavier and tracked out PNW snow. ...