MANTRA £460

Construction:
Wood core sandwich, sidewall, metal laminate

One of our top picks for several years, the Mantra is one of a strong skier's first ports of call if they're aiming to clinically dismantle a mountain. You need to have the proper legs on to enjoy more than a day on a Mantra but you'll find they reward with real power and strong feedback. Ski them about your own height to get the best blend of float and agility. Brutally effective on piste in the right hands. Aura is the women's model.