Awesome - thanks for the reply, Greg!!!

The Koala is a little heavier than the Mana 2 but a similar flex pattern so it should be a bit more damp. The Mana 2 would still have a little more effective edge and a bit longer turn radius so should have a touch more grip and stability. The 21 CT 2.0 is the best of both worlds with the extra weight and damping but the Mana 2 is still the same great shape.

I’d say either the 103 or Mana 2 would be good choices so depends on what one you can get the best deal on!

Greg

Hey!

Based on all your great posts I get the feeling you are a ski expert that might be able to help me out - if you have a few minutes of course! 😊

I’m down to deciding between the Faction Mana 2 (CT 2) and the DPS Koala 103. I love to rip groomers and moguls, pop off small features and this will be my low tide ski. I have the Moment Wildcat as my pow ski (I love it).

Based on all your write ups it sounds like the 2021 version of the Mana/CT2 would have been the best but I’m wondering if the current lighter version still holds up. I would also think about mounting it at either the “classic” line (-7CM) or the “progressive” line (-5CM) depending on your guidance.

Not sure if you know anything about the Koala 103 but thought I would ask anyway.

Thanks!