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Best ski for advanced all mountain skiing?

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Basically, I want it all. I have the opportunity to buy new skis for this season, but only one set, and I want them to do as much as possible as well as possible. Pretty much what everyone wants.

I ski just about every type - on/off piste, bumps, groomers, powder, backcountry - but can only afford one set of skis to cover the full range. I don't race and I don't do a lot in the park, yet. I'd like them to be pretty capable in all situations yet still quite playful and not all hard work.

With my limited knowledge of equipment I have narrowed this down to the Volkl Mantra, Volkl Kendo or Salomon Twenty-Twelve (within my price range). Can anybody advise? Also, any bindings recommendations?

I'm 5'10, about 85kg, and normally ski 177-181cm.

Thanks in advance; I realise I have asked for the unattainable, ultimate ski that everyone is seeking.
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I'll open with Rossi S3. (Which I now realise isn't in your list!)
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New Mantra does look brilliant. Dynastar Sultan 94/Sixth Sense Slicer/Legend Pro 105 too. The Moment PB&J has had a few good reviews. Line Prophet 98, Armada TST?
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Mantra, good choice. Kendo a bit weak in the limited environment we tested (Braehead). Salomon, do they make skis?
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Bargain right here I'm not selling them, but that's dirt cheap and I use a pair as my "do it all"
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apeman241, I have a vested Interest here but

The 2012 is a super piece of kit you will sacrifice prehaps a little more on piste at high speed carving than you might want but off it they are superb in every condition.

Mantra's are a sweet ski and the biggest compliment I can pay them is I have never heard any one say a bad word about them!
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Fattes13 wrote:


Mantra's are a sweet ski and the biggest compliment I can pay them is I have never heard any one say a bad word about them!


Was about to say exactly the same. No opinion on the new ones, but mine are from 09/10, great ski
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only negative i've ever heard about mantras is that their a bit stiff in the bumps and powder.

New Prophet 98 looks a good option and worth considering.

Do you have any plans to get into skinning anywhere to get to off piste patches, if so, check out a couple of the K2 adventure series.

What's the budget and do they need to be this years model?
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If I was really looking for a single all round ski with good performance on piste and moguls, I'd be keeping it under 90mm underfoot. If your more piste than off, head back towards 80mm IMHO.....
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shoogly, no issue in bumps, haven't tried them in powder yet but sis-in-law has and loves em.
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Thanks all for the response. I think I am gravitating towards the Mantra as it seems to offer the best all round package.

Shoogly, no plans to start skinning as yet but certainly something I may look to do in future. Doesn't necessarily need to be this year's but I will probably buy the newest version available; unless there is any reason not to?
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apeman241, i would+ the mantra to top ski if you are a strong skiers you will love it.
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apeman241 wrote:
Doesn't necessarily need to be this year's but I will probably buy the newest version available; unless there is any reason not to?


only because it can save you a good couple £100s if you buy last years model that has a different top sheet. Mind you, a lot of skis now have a bit of rocker coming in this year (the Prophet being one) which makes such a difference when you're skiing variable conditions so probably worth spending extra for that. Plenty skis out last year though that had rocker as well.

I know that the K2 Hardside is €200 cheaper on sport conrad for last years model - same ski as this years. Great ski but may not be what you're after.
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shoogly, the Mantra got rocker and extra width for this season.
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I've had a look at the ski review on Winter sports.com... it might help you choose what's right for you....every little helps!
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apeman241, Mantra 100%, me and good pal ski them 184cm, I'm on my 2nd pair and they are great with Marker Dukes. They need driving hard, but are a go anywhere ski......love 'em.
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clarky999, 10-11 132-98-118, 11-12 133-96-116, only 1-2mm difference, and its just a rockered tip for 11-12.

Still some 10-11 good deals about Ski Bartlett etc.
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I have last seasons Salmon twentytwelves and I use them almost every day, from fresh powder to end of season slush, in the park and just getting about, I can't recommend them highly enough although I haven't tried the others.
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