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The Santa Ana 104 Free from Nordica has been one of the most well received skis of the past few seasons.  Compared to the regular Santa Ana, the 104 Free model is designed for slightly more advanced skiers looking for one ski to excel in all conditions.  It has more tail rocker and skis a bit quicker edge to edge.  Additionally, the new rocker profile gives it a bit more rebound in deep snow.
Key Features:
- All-Mountain Rocker â€“ With a significant amount of tip rocker and some tail rocker, this ski feels responsive and quick on edge while providing float in deeper snow.
- Energy TI Balsa Core â€“ A full wood core with a sheet of metal over the top provides more strength and rigidity.
- Carbon Reinforced Chassis â€“ This new construction feature from Nordica sheds weight, coming in at about 35% lighter than traditional glass.

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Nordica Santa Ana 104 Free Skis · Women's · 2023 · 172 cm

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 You can really see that tail rise and what that does is allow you to wiggle around in that deeper snow, release that tail easier. It also reduces that radius just slightly in order to make you allow you to make quicker turns when you need to in bumps or trees. Who I would gear this 104 for is more of an advanced expert lady skier, someone that really wants high performance from a wider ski. It would be a great ski if you still wanted to ski on trail a little bit but mainly skiing off trail and in the powder

 Who I would gear this 104 for is more of an advanced expert lady skier, someone that really wants high performance from a wider ski. It would be a great ski if you still wanted to ski on trail a little bit but mainly skiing off trail and in the powder. This is one of my favorite powder skis for those days that are a little bit denser out there. Because it has the metal in the construction you can really power through that denser powder

 It does have a single sheet of metal and unlike its old predecessors where it had two sheets, that reduced the weight and made it a little bit more approachable, making it less fatiguing throughout the day. Never takes away from the performance though, it's definitely still a powerful ski that can take you in the woods, powder and on piste. So if you want to check it out, check us out on SkiCentrals.com or follow us on YouTube

 It also includes their carbon tip or sorry true tip technology which is a reduced tip construction which reduces the weight of the ski and allows you to get into the turn easier. The biggest difference between this Santa Ana and the others in the series is the tip in the tail rocker. It still has that shovel tip that we have in all the other Santa Anas that allows that tip to go glide over crud, float over powder and really an easy turn on those groomed trails. The big difference is this tail

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2023 Nordica Santa Ana 104 Free - SkiEssentials.com Ski Test

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Taught girlfriend how to ski last year against everyone’s advice. She got about 10 days on the snow. Looking to gift her a pair of her own skis this year. What would be appropriate for her skill level?

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The Volkl M6 Mantra has truly earned our approval as the best all-mountain ski, keeping the Mantra series atop the podium once again. With high scores across all testing metrics, the M6 transmits a magnetic and confidence-inspiring ride to the skier through all types of terrain and snow conditions. Whether the forecast is unclear and snow conditions uncertain, staying true to your “Mantra” is what we recommend. With three of Volkl’s Tailored Technologies underfoot, be prepared to tackle anything the mountain throws your way.
This year Volkl introduces their 3D Radius Sidecut technology to the M6 Mantra. Boasting three different turn radii within the side of the ski, the M6 can achieve a different turn outcome depending on skier input. This new technology admittedly took some getting used to. However, we found the tech especially helpful when merging onto a new run with more traffic or exiting a mogul field back onto the groomer. The M6 Mantra is on the damp side of the spectrum for skis. But we can’t complain when the overall result is the superior combination of stability and maneuverability that this ski offers through icy groomers, afternoon chop and slop, and deep pow days.

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On the heels of the extremely successful and well-loved M5, Volkl hasn’t rocked the boat too much with the new M6 Mantra. It remains an extremely powerful and precise all-mountain option that’s perfectly happy in the hands of hard chargers at speed. Volkl did make some tweaks to the Titanal Frame construction: shorter skis now have less metal and are a little softer, while longer options are stronger with more metal. You also get the brand’s 3D Radius (also found in the Kendo below), which effectively gives the ski three different turn radii. In practice, it’s pretty impressive, and the M6 feels comfortable at everything from tight and quick turns to wide GS sweepers.

It’s a close call between the M6 and Nordica Enforcer above, and both are versatile, standout models. In parsing out the differences, the Mantra is noticeably wider at the tip (by 8mm), and its stiffer build gives it the advantage in terms of stability. But the Nordica is more comfortable in tight spaces with its nimble, easier-to-manage flex (this also makes it a better option for intermediate-level skiers). Both are excellent one-quiver options for riders that spend the majority of their time on groomers or in regions with moderate snowfall. We think the Nordica is a bit more well-rounded, but if you prioritize unflappable performance in nearly all conditions, the M6 Mantra is hard to beat.See the Volkl M6 Mantra  See the Women's Volkl Secret

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The Volkl M6 Mantra has truly earned our approval as the best all-mountain ski, keeping the Mantra series atop the podium once again. With high scores across all testing metrics, the M6 transmits a magnetic and confidence-inspiring ride to the skier through all types of terrain and snow conditions. Whether the forecast is unclear and snow conditions uncertain, staying true to your "Mantra" is what we recommend. With three of Volkl's Tailored Technologies underfoot, be prepared to tackle anything the mountain throws your way.
This version of the M6 Mantra comes with Volkl's 3D Radius Sidecut technology. Boasting three different turn radii within the side of the ski, the M6 can achieve a different turn outcome depending on skier input. This new technology admittedly took some getting used to. However, we found the tech especially helpful when merging onto a new run with more traffic or exiting a mogul field back onto the groomer. The M6 Mantra is on the damp side of the spectrum for skis. But we can't complain when the overall result is the superior combination of stability and maneuverability that this ski offers through icy groomers, afternoon chop and slop, and deep pow days.
Read more: Volkl M6 Mantra review

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6'0 270lbs here. Volkl M6 Mantra 184 is what I ski, and before that I was on an older pair of Matra's. This is what you want, or something similarly stiff like a Nordica Enforcer etc.

I recently switched from boards to skiing again and am looking for a solid all mountain ski that will actually let me carve instead of just folding and sliding sideways.  I don't have much faith in the Amazon sponsored lists, and every manufacturer seems happy to say that their ski will work great, so I'm looking for real world info.

I am 6'3" and presently 260lbs and falling (down from 300).  I intend to reach a 230lb goal weight by next season.  I am mostly on 184 k2 poacher twin tips, but the whole twin thing isnt as fun as I had expected.  I have a worn out pair of 193 salomon xscreams that are old and shitty.  I ski midwest groomed/ice 95% of the time 2+ times a week with occasional real snowfall and 1-2 trips west.  I'd say I'm solid intermediate maybe a little advanced, sometimes I like to go 25-30mph according to gps.

I have been told to get skis with metal, and avoid the capped ones for ones with more rigid sidewalls.  Hoping to look late or off season because I just spent alot on proper boots.  Anyone have advice?

<div class="md"><p>I recently switched from boards to skiing again and am looking for a solid all mountain ski that will actually let me carve instead of just folding and sliding sideways.  I don&#39;t have much faith in the Amazon sponsored lists, and every manufacturer seems happy to say that their ski will work great, so I&#39;m looking for real world info.</p>

<p>I am 6&#39;3&quot; and presently 260lbs and falling (down from 300).  I intend to reach a 230lb goal weight by next season.  I am mostly on 184 k2 poacher twin tips, but the whole twin thing isnt as fun as I had expected.  I have a worn out pair of 193 salomon xscreams that are old and shitty.  I ski midwest groomed/ice 95% of the time 2+ times a week with occasional real snowfall and 1-2 trips west.  I&#39;d say I&#39;m solid intermediate maybe a little advanced, sometimes I like to go 25-30mph according to gps.</p>

<p>I have been told to get skis with metal, and avoid the capped ones for ones with more rigid sidewalls.  Hoping to look late or off season because I just spent alot on proper boots.  Anyone have advice?</p>

<p>Edit: Thanks so much everyone - have a pair of Volkl kendo 88 184cm coming.  I will try to post a followup.  I would have waited but supply chain issues are real!</p>
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Any real world heavy (230lb+) skiers?

 Buy the Volcomantra M6 if you want a slightly wider, hard-charging, powerful feeling ski that maximizes frontside performance.

2023 Volkl M6 Mantra - Ski Review

 So we get tailored titanal frame and we get tailored carbon tip. Tailored titanal frame is pretty darn cool. Simply they took some metal out of the tip of the ski. So if you're to compare m5 mantra, m6 mantra the metal frame, especially just right in the end of the ski or only in right, in the end of the ski and in the tail as well

 Something that really kind of jumped out to me is. Is this morning we skied with uh, with a local local skier named christy who's who's, very, very good. At skiing racing background, she's been with vocal for a long time as like an athlete ambassador type position, she normally skis something like a 170 secret. I had her test the 177 m6 mantra this morning and watching her

 You know you're, probably going to take this ski off trail from time to time, just because, if you're choosing this width chances are you're going to be skiing, something other than just a groomer. So it's achieving that high level of carving performance, high level, precision and responsiveness and edge grip, while still being a relatively versatile ski. So all of that stuff carries over to this new mantra. They did a really good job of retaining what was already great about it, and to me that the highlighting characteristic of this ski has always been its precision

 So taking some swing weight out of the tip of the ski and what makes it tailored is it changes per length? So this is kind of similar to, or at least reminds me of what blizzard's doing with their true blend wood core. Basically, the the engineers at vocal are looking for ways to kind of custom, tweak the performance for each length of the ski, which i think is really cool and, and i think something that we'll probably see work its way into more and more brands in the ski Industry so take this 184 take the 184 and the 177 m6 mantra. This 184 has a longer thicker part of the metal. You know, essentially, the this portion is very similar, but this portion is longer and you know without measuring

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