The 2027 Volkl Mantra 88 W Women's with Atomic Atomic Strive 12 GW Bindings is all about hard-snow performance with a women's-specific tune. This all-mountain ski delivers exceptional edge grip and rebound for its width, backed by a poplar and beech wood core, full titanal, and the three-piece titanal frame that defines the Mantra family's grippy, energetic character.

Why we like it:

Grip and rebound together are addictive here. Lay this ski on edge and it springs you out of every turn, while the flatter, turn-ready shape makes those clean arcs feel natural rather than forced.

Who it's for:

Advanced and expert women who want a powerful, grippy ski with a frontside bias. Best suited to confident skiers with strong technique who like to ski with intent on firm and variable snow.

Highlights:

A flatter overall profile with long tip and tail rocker keeps more edge in contact with the snow, and that is where the smooth, predictable feel comes from. The family's serious build supports it: a multi-layer poplar and beech wood core loading beech toward the edges for power, a full sheet of titanal beneath, and the three-piece Tailored Titanal Frame above for damping, grip, and natural flex. Up front, carbon in the tips takes mass out of the shovel so the ski never feels its weight at the start of an arc. A narrower footprint calls for 3D Radius Sidecut in place of 4 Radius Drive, and that geometry is what produces this ski's crisp, rounded turn from a long-radius tip through a tight middle to an open tail beneath an 88 mm waist.

Things to consider:

Stiff and demanding, this one wants an active skier on top of it. It is not the easiest choice for someone still building technique, and off-trail performance asks for effort. Skiers who prioritize playfulness or float should look elsewhere in the line.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Sizing runs true, so stick with your usual size, or go shorter for quicker, crisper carving with a small tradeoff at speed.