Volkl M7 Mantra Skis 2026

It's been a couple seasons since Volkl updated construction in the M7 Mantra, and that's okay. It's still one of the top performing skis in its class. The construction updates the M7 got a few years ago maintained that hard-charging personality that Mantra fans have come to know and love, but has a more accessible powerband and takes less work to drive at lower speeds. That's the biggest difference, and improvement, with the M7 over older Mantras like the M6 and M5. 

It's still a 96MM all-mountain ski that can hold an edge and provide stability like none other in its category, it's just less sluggish at lower speeds when compared to previous versions of itself. This opens the door for better off-trail performance and more control over the way you shape each turn. When reconstructing a ski to make it less demanding like Volkl did here, you usually have to take something away from it. The M7 is less damp than the previous model, but it's still my top choice out of the 90-100MM category if I want stability and grip.

The new ski never feels nervous or shaky at higher speeds, so it doesn't feel like anything was sacrificed. If anything, the less damp feel makes it less overwhelming at Mach speeds because it takes less effort to release from a turn or scrub some speed. Major improvements across the board from Volkl, and this is now a ski we can recommend to a much wider range of skier types and ability levels. 

There's a reason why plenty of skiers keep coming to Volkl Mantras, there is truly nothing out there that feels like a Mantra. Ya gotta ski em to feel what we're talking about here. It may not be the best ski for more casual or less aggressive skiers, but it's a great option for those who demand top end horsepower and a smooth feel at higher speeds.