These rippers come with a Marker WC plate without a center line index. True center line on this model ski (there’s a very small zero (0) on the ski) is 79.5 cm measuring from tail to up. Following...

Finally have some time on my 184 M5's in Mammoth, in-bounds packed powder. Being a Mantra guy since the M2's here's what I experienced:
-They ski 'shorter'. Compared to the previous Mantras, my...

Tanks ACH, me too. I'll stick to neural on these also

Tanks brudda...will probably fly with neutral (like all the other M' s I've been ridin')Will post a report back after this weekend, Mamm's going off

New 184's, skier ability level damn near expert, used exclusively for in bounds rippin (Mammoth). Anyone out there yet with positioning expertise on the M5's?
Thanks all,
Denny

Found a very cool alternative to buying those way-too expensive diamond stones. Go to www.fdjtools.com pull up P/N# ST7673 (PSA Strip). This is an adhesive backed 400 grit 3/4" X 7" diamond strip...

Fit: Not so good: #4&5 finger lengths are almost the same leaving a 1/2-3/4" gap in the pinky, the index finger seam is opposite the others.
Padding: Overkill, very bulky
Function: TBA, need some...

Speaking of Flylow, their Baker Bib is an easy winner. (Chem Pant w/a bib and suspenders)

I'll kick this one off:
#1- Marmot Randonnee

Jump in TGR'rrs...

By all means, roto away baby....

Picked up a new Smith Variant Brim last season, went back to my race helmet because:
1. Full ear coverage, better protection
2. Warmer
3. Stays in place without cranking the chin strap to strangle...

Responsible SoCal skier looking for winter room rental Jan-Mar. Past Mammoth homeowner, worked on the hill, know the ropes & the value of having a place. Relegated to weekender status due to business...

Spoke with Faction today regarding their 3 Zero factory beveling= 1/2 base, 2 side. Of note, with this ski in western snow (Mammoth) those metrics work awesome.
Hope it helps,
DV

Thanks all...I did the 5-6 temperature cycling suggestion using some warm wax (Hertel Hot Sauce). I agree on the non-scape dealio especially here in Mammoth. Now there's this thing called waiting...

Just took delivery of 2014 Mantra's and need thoughts on to
wax prep first? Not wax? Ride 'em as is? During my pole bending days there was a 1st time wax procedure that would rival NASA. Ski's home...

Thanks Smails, appreciate the feedback. Been riding a couple of daily drivers (that's why I want just one), both Rossignol both 178's- The S3 and the S87. The twin tip S3 is fun except when things...

Thanks all, 184 it is.

Poked around the shops towards the end of last season in Mammoth and surprisingly no Mantra's. Conscientious from the boys in JH & SV so far is saying can't go wrong with the 184. Appreciate your...

Decided to go with the new Mantra and big time waffling between the 177 and the 184. Anyone know if this ski skis "short" or "long". Short bio is age 59, 6'1", 175lbs (dry), aggressive, fast skier....