 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi. I’m 6”2 (187cm) and 183 pounds, strong intermediate / advanced skier. I’ve been looking at the 2024 M6 Mantra for a while now, but can’t decide between the 177 and 184. I have an opportunity to buy the current model at a good price, but have to buy before I can try. I’ve skied the 177 before and liked it, but didn’t have much time with it - on piste only. I’m leaning strongly towards the 184, but I’d really appreciate any advice other M6 owners / experts can share as to what would be a good length for me.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Welcome!
I’m ~60kgs and ski the 177… I’m no fan of unnecessary length but defo the 184s
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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184cm. No debate.
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I have Manta M6 184cm and am a shade under 6'2" and very happy with them. 177s would be too small.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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The 184. You want to be able to get over the shovels off piste.
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@Toutatis, we really need to know what kind of skiing you will be doing on said boards. I’m your size, and I love my 184s. If I was younger and still skied bumps, I’d get the shorter model. But now it’s an easy choice for the 184–for me. Plenty adequate off piste, and they rip on groomers. What was it about the 177s that has pushed you to the 184s?
Basically, I think all of us should be on the shortest ski that provides the necessary control and stability.
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@Toutatis, this isn't what you asked, but are you sure it's the ski you want? Your location says Japan, famous for soft and deep conditions but even Volkl don't recommend this for powder. Too stiff and too narrow. Blistergear reckon that it's fine in up to 20cm of fresh snow but wouldn't be their first choice in fresh snow:
https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/2021-2022-volkl-m6-mantra
If you already have a more dedicated pow ski and this is for when there's no fresh snow, or not for use in Japan then ignore me.
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Thank you so much everyone. I really appreciate the quick replies! To answer your question Scooter, I favor groomed and the occasional off-piste, but would like to get more into moguls. I think what first put me on the 184's is the advice I found online, and the fact that I like going fast. I am a bit worried that this might be too long for moguls, but it would fit the majority of what I enjoy skiing. You make a fine point (to go as short as possible), and given the M6 is built for stability the 177's might be suitable. I think I'll go for the 184cm and consider adding a shorter ski down the line.
Thank you everyone for the great advice!
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Mantras are probably a bit stiff to be IDEAL mogul skis but IME length is less important than you might think - you are going to be pivoting them more than carving them in the bumps anyway.
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while 184 would be right per se, I don't see why you would want to buy a Mantra for skiing moguls. I would go for something more pliable. I may sound like a broken record, but the Black Crows Serpo ist pretty good at that, besides carving nicely. 180 in that Ski.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Thank you all. I bought the 184s and will be trying them out this weekend. I'll look into a second set of more pliable skis for moguls down the line.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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@Toutatis, Mantras aren't optimised for skiing bumps (bit wide). But what is? (you probs don't want a dedicated bumps ski).
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I was wondering whether it might make sense to look into a shorter softer more playful ski down the line.
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You know it makes sense.
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Your writing makes me think you are an AI bot. The way you pick up phrases.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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LoL - I do work in AI, maybe I need to rethink my writing style. I'll share a photo of the skis to prove I'm real. Trying the skis out in Niigata this weekend, will let you know how I get on.
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Poster: A snowHead
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6'4 here. Bought ex display M6's at the end of last season for half price.
They are 191cm and I thought they might be a little long, but I loves em. No issues at all.
Very forgiving ski, even on ice.
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