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Scott Punisher / Mission compared to the Volkl Mantra
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Hi all. Does anyone know how the Mantra compares to the Punisher or Mission? I skied the Punisher and really liked it a lot but I am wondering how the Mantra compares on-piste with regards to short / long turns and edge grip? Is it stiffer than the Punisher? I am pretty sure off piste the Mantra will be better because of the greater width. I skied the Punisher in a 172 and found it really manoeuvrable considering it is quite a wide ski but was looking at the 177 Mantra, just wondering if the Mantra will seem like an oil tanker in comparison or whether there won't be much difference? This will be a 60% on / 40% off piste ski. Thanks!
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Mantra: Stiffer, Stronger, Wider, bigger turn radius. Rails on piste like all
volkl
skis.
The Scotts all ski very short.
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178cm
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Missions are great on and off-piste. Not tried the 177cm Mantra's but my understanding is that they offer a better ride if you're heavier and/or more aggressive.
The Mantra's and Punishers are both twin tips so will ski slightly shorter than the Missions.
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I have the Punisher and I think it is a ski that needs to be skied aggressively too, it doesn't like cruising about really. The Mantra is definitely stiffer and probably doesn't like short radius turns as much (?). Not sure about how they compare grip wise on the hard stuff, the Punisher I find very good except on ice where it is pretty bad not surprisingly.
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I skiied both the punnisher and mantra at the sigb test in saalbachlast season, the reviews are here...
http://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?t=37631&highlight=
actually, think I didnt review the Mantras! I skiied the 184 and from what I remember they were pretty awesome on the piste but I felt they comromised in the soft snow due to their stiffness, pretty nimble and sweet graphics. I felt they would make a nice all-mountain ski if your not quite sure what the conditions are like. Might be worth checking out my review to give you a few more ideas (ie Icelantic!!) of skis to agonise about (have the same problem myself!)!! Personally I wouldnt touch the Punisher with a 10 foot bargepole, felt it was waaay to soft and flappy in anything apart from perfect snow, but of course bare in mind that the feel of a ski really can come down to weight and experience.
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