Völkl Mantra 88 W Skis 2026

The Völkl Mantra 88 W Skis 2026 are powerful women’s all-mountain / frontside skis with an 88 mm waist, 3D Radius Sidecut, and metal/carbon reinforcement—built for strong skiers who want serious edge grip, high-speed stability, and groomer-crushing performance that can still handle mixed terrain.

Why the Mantra 88 W Stands Out

• Groomer specialist with all-mountain range: An 88 mm waist and approx. 134–88–114 mm sidecut deliver lightning-fast edge-to-edge response on hardpack while staying composed in late-day chop, firm bumps, and the occasional off-piste detour.
• 3D Radius Sidecut: Three different radii blended along the ski—longer in the tip and tail with a shorter mid-body radius—let you switch between short, snappy turns and long, GS-style arcs just by changing edge angle and pressure.
• Tailored Titanal Frame: Length-specific Titanal along the perimeter and underfoot adds huge torsional rigidity, damping, and edge hold without making the ski feel dead or sluggish.
• Tailored Carbon Tips: Precisely placed carbon fibers in the shovel sharpen tip engagement, reduce chatter, and trim swing weight so the ski feels quicker into the turn.
• Multilayer wood core: A poplar/beech core balances strength and damping with a smooth, confidence-inspiring feel underfoot, even when you’re pushing the speed limit.
• Tip & tail rocker with camber underfoot: Rocker in the tip and tail makes turn initiation easier and helps in variable snow, while traditional camber underfoot keeps a long, grippy edge on ice and firm groomers.
• Full sidewall + sintered base: Full ABS sidewalls drive your input straight to the edges for precise control, and the P-Tex 2100 sintered base is fast and durable when regularly waxed.

Ideal For

The Mantra 88 W is ideal for advanced and expert women who love carving groomers, skiing fast, and feeling locked into the snow. It’s perfect if you spend most of your time on-piste but still want a ski that can handle bumps, crud, and occasional off-trail laps without getting knocked around.

The Details

• Category: Women’s all-mountain / frontside ski
• Sidecut Dimensions: Approx. 134 – 88 – 114 mm (tip – waist – tail)
• Waist Width: 88 mm
• Available Lengths: 149, 156, 163, 170 cm
• 3D Radius Sidecut (per length):
  • 149 cm – R1: 18.5 m, R2: 10.6 m, R3: 17.6 m
  • 156 cm – R1: 20.9 m, R2: 11.9 m, R3: 19.4 m
  • 163 cm – R1: 23.5 m, R2: 13.2 m, R3: 21.3 m
  • 170 cm – R1: 26.3 m, R2: 14.7 m, R3: 23.3 m
• Rocker Profile: Tip & tail rocker with camber underfoot (rocker / camber / rocker)
• Core: Multilayer Woodcore (poplar and beech)
• Laminates: Tailored Titanal Frame and Tailored Carbon Tips
• Construction: Full sidewall sandwich construction
• Base: P-Tex 2100 sintered base
• Flex & Feel: Stiff, powerful, and very damp with a strong, supportive tail; rewards an aggressive, directional skiing style
• Approx. Weight: ~1710 g per ski @ 163 cm (about 7 lb 5–6 oz per pair)
• Bindings: Flat ski; bindings sold separately (Völkl recommends Marker Griffon 13 / Griffon X 13 with ~90–100 mm brakes)
• Recommended Terrain: Groomers and hardpack with enough stability for mixed conditions and demanding terrain
• Recommended Ability Level: Advanced–Expert
• Model Year: 2026
• Country of Manufacture: Germany

How It Compares

The Mantra 88 W essentially takes over from the Kenja/Secret 88, keeping the same metal-heavy construction and groomer-focused personality but updating the geometry with Völkl’s 3D Radius Sidecut and refined Tailored Titanal Frame and Carbon Tips. Compared to the wider Mantra 102 W or M7 Mantra W 96, the 88 W is quicker edge to edge and more frontside-focused, making it the go-to choice if your priority is carving and firm-snow confidence rather than maximum float.

Bottom Line: If you’re a strong, speed-loving skier who wants a one-ski quiver that absolutely rips groomers yet stays composed when the snow gets rough, the Völkl Mantra 88 W Skis 2026 deliver big-time precision, power, and confidence for women who like to push it.

Mount them with your favorite bindings and turn every blue and black run into your personal carving lane.