The 2027 Volkl M7 Mantra with Tyrolia Attack 14 GW Bindings is the flagship of Volkl's all-mountain freeride line, a wide-bodied ski that carves far better than its waist width suggests. A poplar and beech wood core, a full sheet of titanal under a three-piece metal frame, and tailored carbon tips deliver a ski loaded with energy and edge grip for skiers who like to push the pace. We paired the M7 Mantra with the Tyrolia Attack 14 GW because of the Attack’s light weight, reliability, and ease-of-use for all mountain and freeride skiers. Additionally, ample elastic travel and direct power transmission function to ensure these bindings cater perfectly to the needs of demanding freeriders.

Why we like it:

That three-piece Tailored Titanal Frame is doing real work, storing and returning a ton of rebound when you load the ski up through a turn. Tailored carbon tips lighten the swing weight too, so for something with this much mass it comes around quicker than you would expect.

Who it's for:

Advanced and expert skiers who like to drive a ski hard and mix on and off-trail terrain at speed. There is an entry point to this ski; it rewards strong technique and confident input rather than a relaxed, cruising style.

Highlights:

The big story is the shape. 4 Radius Drive adds a longer second radius through the mid-body, smoothing out the jittery feel some skiers found in the previous generation and unlocking composed performance at shallower edge angles. Long, low rocker lets you access all four radii, so a 96 mm waist can lay down a race-like carve or slide and release at will. Volkl builds around a multi-layer poplar and beech wood core, beech toward the edges for power and smoothness with central poplar handling flex and soft-snow articulation. A full layer of titanal sits below that core while the three-piece frame rides on top, providing grip and energy while still letting the ski flex properly. With a low stand height of just 17 millimeters, the 2027 Tyrolia Attack 14 offers an impressively close connection to the snow, delivering precise power transmission and a confident, locked-in feel. The FR Pro3 toe piece allows for a full 180 degrees of boot release, enhancing safety in a variety of fall scenarios, while the AFS (Anti-Friction Slider) ensures reliable re-centering and consistent release characteristics. Built to withstand hard use, the Attack 14 combines durability with performance, making it a go-to option for aggressive skiers who demand trust in their gear.

Things to consider:

Mellow or moderate skiers should keep walking. The stiffness and weight demand attention, and it does not fare as well in soft snow as the width and rocker might imply; this is a carver at heart. Anyone between sizes should know that sizing down crisps up the carving feel at a slight cost to off-trail stability.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Sizing is true, so stick with what you usually ride, or drop a length if you favor a quicker, more energetic carve over top-end stability.