SØ•INTERSPORT: ATOMIC MAVERICk 86 C

Meribel - Courchevel: Photo Christopher Sims ©

​SøEdited Team:
SøCreative Director: Chris Saint Sims 
​SøEditor: Demir Sayiner
​SøFashion Director: Savannah Barthorpe​​​

​SøEdited and INTERSPORT ski hire teamed up to review some of this seasons latest skis-in-store from their extensive rentals department.

Along with their in-store experts, all levels of skiers are in good hands with advice when choosing the correct skies for each individual. 

Ski Editor: Chris Saint-Sims

​ATOMIC MAVERICK 86 C
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The Atomic Maverick 86 C Skis, a fantastic choice for those who love wide versatility on the slopes. 

With a carbon backbone, this lightweight design provides an easy manageable and sharp turn performance on groomed runs, and with more rugged snow conditions I was surprised how flexible, quick and sharp carving was in deeper yet loose snow and light moguls. Pretty extraordinary believe me. ​

The Atomic Maverick 86 C

I was expecting the Atomic Maverick 86 C not to be so agile due to the width and length. But not only were they agile on groomed slopes, they felt incredibly grounded and secure, light and giving a real sense of extensions to the body. 

Taking them off piste into deeper snow they are stable, capable to move quickly, and sit above the snow pretty well while being incredible robust. 

What was noticeable was the control in the tip and heal of the skies, allowing accurate and steady alterations in movement with surprising ease and grace. ​

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Intersport Expert: Nathan Fusier

Photo Christopher Sims ©

As I traveled across the changing conditions after a heavy 20cm snow fall the night before, then onto more groomed areas the following day I could feel a kick in the heal of the ski when needed to elevate over, or into a position with mogul, pretty awesome and a new experience for me.
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These ATOMIC are something else, and have had rave reviews from both novices skiers and experts alike. 

This is not particularly a speed ski, but as a certified speed freak myself, these were a really enjoyable ride all day. The skis took more control of my speed and I wasn’t just racing away with myself. 

Often I find I’m having to control my speed and pull back, but with the ATOMIC Maverick 86C it felt as if the skis was regulating my speed to a degree. 
Believe me this was great to spend a day cruising the mountains.

Photo Christopher Sims ©

No doubt you can gather some speed on these for sure, as I experienced once the conditions got more set on ground level, but they don’t tend to run away with you as I have experienced with other styles. And the control over them, and myself was extraordinary. 

Skiers who want to feel that the skis also have good control over them, not only with the speed but with the grounding and one’s control; these are a great option in mixed conditions.

I really enjoying working with them on moguls as the skis kept me grounded and were easy to operate and manoeuvre. In fact they taught me some really good lessons on skiing, and on moguls I actually really enjoyed. 

An Excellent technology from ATOMIC, I will seriously be looking into acquiring this style.

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