Skied the new M7 this weekend vs my M6. What stands out most is the wider tip. This made the ski have more edge grip in GS type turns when leaned over and should be better in powder. I found maybe at slow speed fast turns with bases more flat I liked the M6 better for bumps. I have a second ski the Blaze 106 that is my Pow/backcountry ski. Maybe it was the tip but the M7 also feels a tad more damp than the M6 which is good for icy conditions but maybe not as lively as the M6 was my feel. If looking for a one ski quiver with good groomer and powder performance the M7 is an improvement but for me with a 2 ski quiver didn't think it was worth an upgrade to the newest version. I also tried the new Enforcer and Anomaly skis which were improvements over previous but still preferred the Mantra M7.
Do you find it easier to engage the tips to initiate turns/carves in the M7 vs the M6? Also, does the M7's new shape affect maneuverability in steeps/trees?
@@PlasticBagable yes I think the tip helps engage the turn more. To me the big difference is it just feels like a little wider damper ski but carved real well and definitely will be better in powder. Bases flat where not really engaging the tips I liked the M6 better just feels like a narrower ski better in bumps and snappier out of turns. I wouldn't say the M7 is a slouch bases flat though.
@@Andy-gn2hj thanks!! And sorry to clarify when you say “just feel like a narrower better ski better in bumps and snappier out of turns” was that referring to the M6 or M7? Like, does the M6 feel like the narrower ski, and more maneuverable in bumps?
@@PlasticBagable yes the m6 is 135 tip and the m7 is 139 tip width. Both are still 96 under ft. So the m7 just feels like a wider ski. Can’t go wrong with either.
I love my M6. The wide turn radius is a plus - keeps it stable at high speed. The new 4D sounds interesting. I am curious how many times they can change the shape and still keep the magic recipe that makes the ski so popular. I am tempted to try out the 2024 model to see if I would notice. I'd like to see some reviews of experts testing the M6 and M7 back-to-back to see if they notice anything different in how it behaves.
Thanks for the info. I can't wait to try them. I had an m5 and really liked the m6 too. With the increasing multi radii, I can't help but reminded of the razor wars going from 2 to 3 then 4 and 5 blades. I wonder if we will end up like Libteck serrated edges.
Any change to tip and tail rocker, & camber on the M7 from the previous M6? Also what would be the weight comparison between M7 and M6 in the same length?
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Skied the new M7 this weekend vs my M6. What stands out most is the wider tip. This made the ski have more edge grip in GS type turns when leaned over and should be better in powder. I found maybe at slow speed fast turns with bases more flat I liked the M6 better for bumps. I have a second ski the Blaze 106 that is my Pow/backcountry ski. Maybe it was the tip but the M7 also feels a tad more damp than the M6 which is good for icy conditions but maybe not as lively as the M6 was my feel. If looking for a one ski quiver with good groomer and powder performance the M7 is an improvement but for me with a 2 ski quiver didn't think it was worth an upgrade to the newest version. I also tried the new Enforcer and Anomaly skis which were improvements over previous but still preferred the Mantra M7.
Do you find it easier to engage the tips to initiate turns/carves in the M7 vs the M6?
Also, does the M7's new shape affect maneuverability in steeps/trees?
@@PlasticBagable yes I think the tip helps engage the turn more. To me the big difference is it just feels like a little wider damper ski but carved real well and definitely will be better in powder. Bases flat where not really engaging the tips I liked the M6 better just feels like a narrower ski better in bumps and snappier out of turns. I wouldn't say the M7 is a slouch bases flat though.
@@Andy-gn2hj thanks!! And sorry to clarify when you say “just feel like a narrower better ski better in bumps and snappier out of turns” was that referring to the M6 or M7? Like, does the M6 feel like the narrower ski, and more maneuverable in bumps?
@@PlasticBagable yes the m6 is 135 tip and the m7 is 139 tip width. Both are still 96 under ft. So the m7 just feels like a wider ski. Can’t go wrong with either.
dang the m6 was already super damp. That was my most and least favorite part about that ski
I love my M6. The wide turn radius is a plus - keeps it stable at high speed. The new 4D sounds interesting. I am curious how many times they can change the shape and still keep the magic recipe that makes the ski so popular. I am tempted to try out the 2024 model to see if I would notice. I'd like to see some reviews of experts testing the M6 and M7 back-to-back to see if they notice anything different in how it behaves.
The litle more turn in from the tip is noticeable and appreciate by me.
I'm scared, I love the M6/102 so much!!
So the changes in the rest of the skis including the 88 is cosmetic?
Thanks for the info. I can't wait to try them. I had an m5 and really liked the m6 too. With the increasing multi radii, I can't help but reminded of the razor wars going from 2 to 3 then 4 and 5 blades. I wonder if we will end up like Libteck serrated edges.
LOL
I love all my Volkls and now that I thought I had the models straight.... 😂😂
I like the orange of the 102...
@SkiTalk when is your M7 review going to drop?
Any change to tip and tail rocker, & camber on the M7 from the previous M6? Also what would be the weight comparison between M7 and M6 in the same length?
Not significant changes in the tip and tail rises or the weight. If a few grams is your concern, you shouln't be looking at a Mantra.
Is 4 radii too many? I'm wondering how instinctual it will feel....
What are the changes from Katana 108 to new Mantra 108?
New name, new cosmetics for 24/25
I own the Kendo 88. So the new Mantra 88 will have this new "4 radius drive" technology to help it turn better?
No. It will not be on the 88 just the 96 for this year. I am guessing the 88 is still a year out.
Mantra 88 is now a renamed Kendo, regraphic, otherwise identical as before?
Please sell me a set of brand new 2012 mantras with a sheet of titanium.
Yes...the best ever...I made the mistake of buying the 2015 with no camber. A dull dead ski.
Oh no. Are they killing off Kanjo?