The Volkl M5 Mantra Demo skis with bindings are a sweet setup for skiers looking for that one-ski quiver. These are the next step in all-mountain freeride evolution and Volkl’s ability to get the best performance with a multitude of strengths is pretty darn impressive. Thanks to the shape, profile, and construction, the Volkl M5 Mantra demo skis with bindings are a fantastic choice for skiers looking for one pair to do it all. At 96 mm underfoot, the skis have enough width to float on fresh, soft, or broken snow. It’s a great blend of overall shape, with just a bit of tip and tail taper to make the skis feel lighter. This increases the playfulness of the ski without sacrificing underfoot and hard-snow performance. For that application, they’re really a lot more stable and secure than skis with less of a build. It’s an impressive amount of power and precision for a ski of this width with a perfect blend of attributes. From steeps and trees to bumps and chutes, these things will take you wherever you need to go. The titanal frame gives the ski a better overall feel versus two full sheets of metal. While neither the stiffest nor the softest ski out there in this category, it does have a ton of stability built in to take you down the burliest lines but also remaining approachable enough for slower speed skiing.