TESTED 2023
Narrow without much sidecut, but with a construction that makes it suited to descents in fast races on ski slopes, as well as to verticals, so long as they're not too steep
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Intro
This is Atomic's ski designed for verticals, alongside the Backland UL 65 (as well as the 78 and 85 in the Austrian brand's ultra-lightweight class). But it's not a ski solely for the ascent, because its construction is essentially the same as the more versatile 65, so you can take on the odd descent if it's not too long. The weight difference is also minimal, just 20 or so grams, because of its narrower width. Only available in a 161 length.
On the snow
Without much sidecut, this ski is pretty straight and narrow, but it's no cross-country ski! It's the ski for ascents, so long as they're not too vertical and where less skin on the ski is better. On moderate slopes, you'll appreciate the glide of the slim form factor and the lower weight of ski-skin combo. This also makes it a good backup choice for fast races on ski slopes, like the Sellaronda Skimarathon. But with its narrow base, it can sink in softer snow. It can also have certain advantages on the descent for a skilled skier who can handle the sideslip caused by the reduced sidecut and knows how to get the ski into the turn. But once in the turn, it stays there with a bit of effort. You can play around with tuning to adjust the ski's difficulty level. And in the straight, it glides without much vibration thanks to its decently stiff bridge.
Technical specifications
Construction
cap
Materials
poplar, carob wood, carbon fiber, Carbon Backbone
Base
sintered UHMWPE
Available sizes
161
Released in
2022
Made in
Austria
Price
749.99 €
Status
Continuative
Declared specsMeasured by us
We measured the length 161 to get all the details
161 cm
Length
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83 cm
Tip width
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72 cm
Tail width
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62 cm
Waist width
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N/A
Edge contact
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N/A
Camber
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N/A
Tip rocker
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N/A
Tail rocker
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650 g
Individual weight
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N/A
Left weight
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N/A
Right weight
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31 m
Sidecut radius
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N/A
Load-bearing surface
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N/A
Tip torsion
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N/A
Center torsion
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N/A
Tail torsion
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