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Völkl Mantra 102 2027

Völkl Mantra 102 2027 top sheet, image © Völkl
image © Völkl
Category
Freeride
Profile
Rocker, camber, rocker
Lengths
170 · 177 · 184 · 191 cm
Tip / waist / tail
142 / 102 / 124 mm
Radius
18.0 m at 177 cm
Weight
2,140 g per ski at 177 cm
Core
Multilayer Woodcore
Metal
not stated
Carbon
Stringers
Sidewall
Sandwich
Base
Base P-Tex 2100
RRP
US$949.99 (US brand site, read 14 Oct)
Intended ability
not stated
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Lengths and published dimensions

  • 170 cm

    Tip (mm)
    142.0
    Waist (mm)
    102.0
    Tail (mm)
    124.0
    Radius (m)
    16.0

    multi-radius: (R1) 26 m, (R2) -, (R3) 16 m, (R4) 23 m

    Weight (g, per ski)
    2,020

  • 177 cm

    Tip (mm)
    142.0
    Waist (mm)
    102.0
    Tail (mm)
    124.0
    Radius (m)
    18.0

    multi-radius: (R1) 28 m, (R2) -, (R3) 18 m, (R4) 26 m

    Weight (g, per ski)
    2,140

  • 184 cm

    Tip (mm)
    142.0
    Waist (mm)
    102.0
    Tail (mm)
    124.0
    Radius (m)
    19.0

    multi-radius: (R1) 30 m, (R2) -, (R3) 19 m, (R4) 27 m

    Weight (g, per ski)
    2,200

  • 191 cm

    Tip (mm)
    142.0
    Waist (mm)
    102.0
    Tail (mm)
    124.0
    Radius (m)
    21.0

    multi-radius: (R1) 33 m, (R2) -, (R3) 21 m, (R4) 30 m

    Weight (g, per ski)
    2,310
Dimensions by length
LengthTip (mm)Waist (mm)Tail (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g, per ski)
170 cm142.0102.0124.016.0

multi-radius: (R1) 26 m, (R2) -, (R3) 16 m, (R4) 23 m

2,020
177 cm142.0102.0124.018.0

multi-radius: (R1) 28 m, (R2) -, (R3) 18 m, (R4) 26 m

2,140
184 cm142.0102.0124.019.0

multi-radius: (R1) 30 m, (R2) -, (R3) 19 m, (R4) 27 m

2,200
191 cm142.0102.0124.021.0

multi-radius: (R1) 33 m, (R2) -, (R3) 21 m, (R4) 30 m

2,310
Völkl Mantra 102, top view, 177 cm: tip 142 mm, waist 102 mm, tail 124 mmTAIL 124 mmWAIST 102 mmTIP 142 mm

TAIL 124 mmWAIST 102 mmTIP 142 mm

“est.” marks a number the maker does not publish: ours. Where each number was read is under “Where these numbers come from” at the bottom.

What the model says

Carve radius, to scale

  • Sidecut radius: 18 m
  • Carve radius at 30° edge: 15.6 m
  • Carve radius at 45° edge: 12.7 m
All three drawn on one scale, from the same starting point. A smaller arc is a tighter turn.

Edge hold and float

  • Edge hold: 95%, Holds well
  • Float: 76%, Floats well
Ticks mark where the word changes. For 90 kg at 177 cm: hold on groomed snow, float in powder. Model figures, not measurements.

The Völkl Mantra 102 at 177 cm, worked out by the Edge Lab model for three skier weights.

  • 70 kg skier

    Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
    15.6 / 12.7 / 9 m
    Edge hold, groomed
    Holds well (98%)
    Edge hold, ice
    On the limit (63%)
    Float, powder
    Floats well (88%)

  • 90 kg skier

    Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
    15.6 / 12.7 / 9 m
    Edge hold, groomed
    Holds well (95%)
    Edge hold, ice
    Slides (58%)
    Float, powder
    Floats well (76%)

  • 110 kg skier

    Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
    15.6 / 12.7 / 9 m
    Edge hold, groomed
    Holds well (93%)
    Edge hold, ice
    Slides (55%)
    Float, powder
    Some float (68%)
The Völkl Mantra 102 at 177 cm, worked out by the Edge Lab model for three skier weights.
SkierCarve radius at 30° / 45° / 60° edgeEdge hold, groomedEdge hold, iceFloat, powder
70 kg15.6 / 12.7 / 9 mHolds well (98%)On the limit (63%)Floats well (88%)
90 kg15.6 / 12.7 / 9 mHolds well (95%)Slides (58%)Floats well (76%)
110 kg15.6 / 12.7 / 9 mHolds well (93%)Slides (55%)Some float (68%)

These are the model’s numbers, not measurements. Carve radius comes from the sidecut, so it does not change with weight; edge hold and float do. Flex and camber are our estimates (see “What the model uses” below).

By ability

The Völkl Mantra 102 at 177 cm for a 90 kg skier on groomed snow. Reviewers are mostly experts, so read the left of each band for what most skiers get.

Edge hold

On firm snow, 177 cm
  • First-timer: slides (18%)
  • Beginner: slides (39%)
  • Intermediate: on the limit (67%), assumed level
  • Advanced: holds well (90%)
  • Expert: holds well (95%)
assumed intermediate: on the limit (67%)

Float

In soft snow
  • First-timer: some float (58%)
  • Beginner: some float (62%)
  • Intermediate: some float (65%), assumed level
  • Advanced: floats well (71%)
  • Expert: floats well (76%)
assumed intermediate: some float (65%)

Ease

How forgiving it is
  • First-timer: hard (30%)
  • Beginner: easy (90%)
  • Intermediate: easy (100%), assumed level
  • Advanced: easy (90%)
  • Expert: manageable (79%)
assumed intermediate: easy (100%)

Our model, run with working assumptions about how each level skis (edge angle, speed, how much weight reaches the edge). Not measurements. The marked cell assumes an intermediate skier; compare with your own details to see your own level.

Who it suits

It suits

  • 70 kg, intermediate, on groomers179 of 858 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
    • Carve radius about 13.9 m at 30° edge and 11.3 m at 45° (170 cm)
    • Built from 5 reviews, 0 by testers within 10 kg of you
    • Strongest here: edge hold. Even its weakest part, float, is solid.
  • 90 kg, advanced, all over the mountain158 of 858 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
    • Carve radius about 15.6 m at 30° edge and 12.7 m at 45° (177 cm)
    • Strongest here: turn shape. Even its weakest part, float, is solid.
  • 110 kg, expert, off-piste in soft snow149 of 858 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
    • Carve radius about 16.5 m at 30° edge and 13.4 m at 45° (184 cm)

It doesn’t suit

It lands in the top half of the catalogue for all three skiers we check.

What the model uses

Physics inputs
Flex underfoot155 N·m²est.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Camber height3.2 mmest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Tip rocker25.2 % of lengthest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Tail rocker13.9 % of lengthest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Tip rocker height18.9 mmest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Tail rocker height9.1 mmest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Mount point offset-6.3 cmest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)

Made of

Construction
CoreMultilayer Woodcore
CarbonCarbon stringers
SidewallSandwich
BaseBase P-Tex 2100
Maker's descriptionMultilayer Woodcore with Tailored Titanal Frame and Tailored Carbon Tips

Only what the maker prints. A field left out is one the maker does not state.

What reviewers say

Reviews from Realskiers (opens in a new tab)

  • 2022 Volkl Mantra 102

    Reviewed as the 2022 model.

    A powerhouse big-mountain model that excels at high speeds and cuts through challenging snow with ease. It demands momentum to come alive, acting solid and secure on firm conditions while charging through chop like a wider ski. Though less agile in tight, short-radius turns, it offers exceptional stability and strength for hard-charging skiers.

    “It’s super stable in hardpack or crud”
    Read the full review (opens in a new tab)

  • 2021 Volkl Mantra 102

    Reviewed as the 2021 model.

    The Mantra 102 is an uncompromising, powerful charger built for aggressive skiers. It comes alive at higher speeds, plowing through rough terrain and variable snow rather than floating over it. Although sluggish in tight turns and requiring momentum to maneuver effectively, it behaves like an oversized giant slalom ski designed to blast through crud and maintain relentless stability.

    “glory is a wide-open crud field where it can cut loose”
    Read the full review (opens in a new tab)

  • 2025 Volkl Mantra 102

    Recent design refinements have softened the previously aggressive nature of the Mantra 102 into a much more cooperative ride. It initiates turns smoothly and delivers remarkable rebound energy when transitioning between carves. Though its width slightly reduces edge-to-edge agility, it demonstrates exceptional composure and dependability when making medium to long turns across demanding snow conditions.

    “skis narrower than indicated, making it very easy to turn”
    Read the full review (opens in a new tab)

  • Mantra 102 - Realskiers

    Recent design updates have transformed the Völkl Mantra 102 into a much more accessible and manageable ski than its aggressive predecessor. It initiates turns smoothly, delivers energetic rebound, and provides exceptional support for heavier or aggressive skiers powering through rough conditions.

    “skis narrower than indicated, making it very easy to turn”
    Read the full review (opens in a new tab)

  • 2023 Volkl Mantra 102

    Reviewed as the 2023 model.

    The redesigned Mantra 102 gains noticeably better accessibility and finesse thanks to updated carbon tips and customized Titanal construction. Although it remains a powerful, damp ski suited for heavier and aggressive skiers tackling crud, it steers much more easily than its predecessor and delivers energetic rebound through turns.

    “the new incarnation is a pussycat that readily bends to its pilot’s will.”
    Read the full review (opens in a new tab)

  • From video

    2027 Volkl Mantra 102 - SkiEssentials Ski Test Review

    SkiEssentials · 17 Aug 2026 · 184 cm tested

    The tester reviews the Mantra 102, noting that the construction carries over unchanged with an updated graphic. It remains an exceptionally powerful, heavy, and precise charger designed for high speeds, wide turns, and busting through variable snow. However, its substantial weight and stiff nature make it demanding to ski, requiring strong legs and significant effort when navigating tighter terrain like bumps or trees.

    Watch on YouTube from 5:03 (opens in a new tab)

  • From video

    Volkl Mantra 102 - NeveItalia Ski-Test 2025/2026

    NeveItalia · 11 Dec 2025 · 177 cm tested

    Reviewed as the 2026 model.

    NeveItalia team testers evaluate the Völkl Mantra 102 across hard and spring snow conditions. Testers highlight the ski's structured build, substantial weight, and strong on-piste carving capability. While demanding at slower speeds and requiring athletic technique, it offers great stability and edge hold at speed, performing admirably as a robust all-mountain ski suited for intermediate to expert skiers.

    Watch on YouTube from 0:54 (opens in a new tab)

  • From video

    2026 Volkl Mantra 102 - SkiEssentials Ski Test Review

    SkiEssentials · 13 Aug 2025 · 184 cm tested

    Reviewed as the 2026 model.

    The Völkl Mantra 102 returns structurally unchanged with fresh graphics. Built with a Titanal frame, carbon tips, and dense wood core, it provides immense power, high-speed stability, and exceptional carving edge grip. It demands strong skier input, feeling stiff and heavy underfoot, but rewards aggressive skiers who push it hard. The flatter camber profile and 3D radius design aid varied turn shapes despite its demanding nature.

    Watch on YouTube from 6:39 (opens in a new tab)

  • From video

    2025 Volkl Mantra 102 - SkiEssentials.com Ski Test Review

    SkiEssentials · 17 Sept 2024 · 184 cm tested

    Reviewed as the 2025 model.

    The Völkl Mantra 102 returns for 2025 structurally unchanged, featuring a burly construction with dual Titanal layers and tailored carbon tips. It delivers exceptional edge grip, high-speed stability, and powerhouse carving performance across groomers and freeride terrain. Due to its stout build, substantial weight, and demanding nature, it asks for strong skier input and full commitment, prompting the tester to advise sizing down for easier maneuverability and daily usability.

    Watch on YouTube from 4:34 (opens in a new tab)

  • From video

    Short & Sweet ski review Volkl Mantra 102 If you ski the steep and deep like you hate snow, then...

    Tamararck Trailworks · 13 Jan 2023

    The tester reviews the Völkl Mantra 102 after a morning of skiing fresh snow and chopped powder at Copper Mountain. He describes it as a powerful, damp charger packed with metal that punches through cut-up snow with ease while providing solid edge hold and stability back on groomed runs. Though hefty and stiff, it offers enough width and rocker to stay above soft snow, making it best suited for aggressive skiers who want to blast through variable off-piste terrain.

    Watch on YouTube from 1:45 (opens in a new tab)

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Where these numbers come fromvolkl.com, edgelab.ski, read 14 Oct 2026· “est.” marks ours

Numbers come from the maker’s own pages, with the date we read them. “est.” marks a number the maker does not publish: ours.