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Mission's V Mantra's
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I've been using 2007 178cm Scott Missions for the last couple of trips (Banff, Tignes and Chamonix) and found them generally smooth and rewarding both on and off-piste. However, i've felt at times that i'm overpowering them, and might benefit from something stiffer.

I've an opportunity to pick up a pair of 2008 177cm Volkl Mantra's cheap from a colleague (the swap would cost me next to nothing if I sold the Missions). I'd also use the opportunity to upgrade to some touring bindings such as Marker Dukes as I plan some backcountry touring in the next couple of years. Apart from the extra 7mm underfoot, what other differences might I notice?

I'm an Advanced skier, 80kg, 5'10" who likes to ski hard and fast, approx 40% piste, 60% off piste most trips (100% off on powder days Very Happy ).

Cheers

BrightonSki
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Quote:

I'm an Advanced skier, 80kg, 5'10" who likes to ski hard and fast, approx 40% piste, 60% off piste most trips


Go for the Scott Crusade - they are everything you want and love being skied hard on piste.
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BrightonSki, The Mantra's have a titanal plate in the rear of the ski which gives it longitudinal and torsional rigidity - so the they'll feel stiffer than the Missions. They are are a more aggressive, off-piste orientated ski than the Missions and with the addition of a pair of Dukes will become one of the most versatile set-ups available. Sounds like an ideal 'swap'.
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