M102 doesnt really have that annoying carbon sound a deacon v-werks has, or m6
Think you meant to say “You think the carbon tipped Mantra skis are bad? The Deacon V-Werks are even worse!” LolM102 doesnt really have that annoying carbon sound a deacon v-werks has, or m6
Think you meant to say “You think the carbon tipped Mantra skis are bad? The Deacon V-Werks are even worse!” Lol
Instantly notice any ski with carbon tips as they all have a similar sound. I’m so used to skis using rubber dampening in tips now that skis without it seem loud.
The article is correct and the Pro Rider/MPro 105 being replaced by the MPro108. Hear the MPro 108 is much lighter, shorter turning radius(2 iirc) so definitely more accessible but less of a charger now.Still looking for a ski to complement my new bonafides for this coming year. Anyone know if the pro-rider has been phased out? Still on the dynastar website but this review states its been replaced by the pro 108.
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Anyone know if the pro rider will be available, anywhere, this fall? I cant find any in stock, anywhere, not even at full price.
I contacted Dynastar and they got back to me with a few places but none had the pro-riders in stock. If anyone sees the pro-riders/mpro 105 in stock, please post up. Not really interested in the 2023 model, yet..Maybe contact Dynastar and they could maybe search out dealers who ordered any of those skis and then contact the dealers to see if they still have any. I did that years ago to find some leftover stock of replaced Head skis when the Kores came out.
Guy on TGR had some Red / Black that he was going to sell new. Ithaca area- send me a PM & I’ll see if I can connect ya.I contacted Dynastar and they got back to me with a few places but none had the pro-riders in stock. If anyone sees the pro-riders/mpro 105 in stock, please post up. Not really interested in the 2023 model, yet..
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I was loving a pair of 2015 Mantras in 191cm last season. I found em for $150 with bindings, barely used on craigslist, and they are on the of the best skis I've ever tried. Mini Katanas, they are very fast and very maneuverable. I have been keeping my eyes out for more!
AEV…glad to see you back…Couldn't find my old log in information.
What's new in this category for 2023?
I was loving a pair of 2015 Mantras in 191cm last season. I found em for $150 with bindings, barely used on craigslist, and they are on the of the best skis I've ever tried. Mini Katanas, they are very fast and very maneuverable. I have been keeping my eyes out for more!
I loved my Mantra M5's and Mantra 102's, unfortunately durability wasn't that great. Were the 2015 the top sheet with pretty much all red and white lettering?
Did you ever ski the full rocker Mantra? I think I remember talking to you about how I didn't understand why they did that rocker profile on a 100mm all mountain ski, but after skiing them they feel like mini katanas. So good. ELP rocker, 28m radius in 191. They float well in powder for their width and weight, but then hold an edge and ski moguls like a 98mm-ish ski should. If you truly carve them, the long turn radius definitely shows itself, but with the rocker profile you can slarve super tight turns and wiggle through bumps with ease (at least under my 225lb self). I got rid of my Dynastar Menaces because the Volkls are almost as good in moguls, but obviously much more stable. The Mantras became my daily driver last season, they can handle any snow condition or terrain very well. They can even ski switch OK too. Probably the most versatile ski I've ever skied.AEV…glad to see you back…
Yes…that Mantra was my “trip ski” back when I used to take more trips. Most memorable Tahoe (solo) trip where a local grabbed me in a lift line and asked if I wanted a “tour”…skied the hell out of those Mantras on that trip with my new ski bud.....great, versatile ski.Yes the all red ones were 2015. They rock, one of the best skis I've ever skied. They made them through 2018, but I can't find them anywhere on craigslist, KSL, eBay etc.. I'm so glad mine have a ton of life left in them. I'd like to grab a pristine set (or two) as back up though.
Did you ever ski the full rocker Mantra? I think I remember talking to you about how I didn't understand why they did that rocker profile on a 100mm all mountain ski, but after skiing them they feel like mini katanas.