The all-new 2026 Volkl Mantra 84 W with Marker Squire 11 Bindings brings frontside precision and all-mountain versatility together in a sleek, high-performance package. Designed to fill the gap between carving-specific skis and more all-around tools, the 84 W is powerful, stable, and ready to charge whether you're linking fast turns on firm snow or exploring variable terrain with confidence. We paired the Mantra 84 Women's with the Marker Squire 11 because of the Squire’s high performance and dependability for lighter weight all mountain and freeride skiers. With a light weight construction and a safe, reliable release, the Squire 11 is a go to choice to keep performance high and weight low.

Why we like it:

This ski doesn’t compromise—it carves like a race ski, but its all-mountain shape and construction keep it responsive and capable beyond perfect groomers.

Who it's for:

Made for advanced and expert women skiers who want firm snow performance with the freedom to explore more of the mountain. If you’ve outgrown frontside skis but still love carving arcs, this is your upgrade.

Highlights:

Volkl’s Multilayer Wood Core provides strength and pop, while the Tailored Titanal Frame adds stability and torsional stiffness, dialing in the ski’s power and edge hold. Tailored Carbon Tips improve turn initiation and reduce unwanted chatter when conditions get choppy. Combined with Volkl’s 3D Radius sidecut, this ski can snap short turns or lay out big arcs with ease, giving it a dynamic, intuitive feel across varied terrain. Marker’s Triple Pivot Light 2 Toe and Hollow Linkage Heel systems work in tandem to provide powerful energy transmission to the ski, allowing for maximum edge grip and control of the ski. Lighter weight skiers can rest easy knowing the Squire 11 will be easier than ever to step into thanks to a re-designed heel piece. Perhaps the most underappreciated feature of the Squire 11 is the anti-ice rail, which sits on top of the toepiece and can be used to scrape the sole of your boots clean before stepping in.

Things to consider:

This is a stiff, high-performance ski that rewards precise input and confident skiing; in other words, you’ll need to be willing to work a bit to access the best of the 84 W. If you're still working on edge engagement or prefer a more relaxed, mellow day on the hill, this will feel quite demanding and won’t be the best choice.

Fit & sizing considerations:

These ski true to size. You can size down for quicker handling without sacrificing performance thanks to the ski’s robust build and excellent edge hold.