Atomic ski - ski test

13/10/2011

Since 1955 passion, performance and innovation have push Atomic to propose ever more technical and specific equipment for those who love snow and skiing in all its forms. Here are the results of the tests of this year!

Atomic Blackeye Ti - AllMountain (5th place)
Rating: very good - average: 39,4

Atomic Blackeye

Information: 

  • tested length: 174 cm
  • radius: 16 m
  • sidecut: 125,5-82-110,5
  • available lengths: 160, 167, 174, 181
  • RRP: € 599,00 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

  • long swing turn: 8,1
  • short swing turn: 7,8
  • edge grip: 7,9
  • smooth running: 7,7
  • general effort: 8,0

Tester's opinion:
Atomic Blackeye Ti finishes with a very strong "very good". An energy-saving Allmountain-model with great values ​​on long turns. "Like this the day of skiing is a real pleasure," stated Gwendolina Margreiter and was even not willing to return the ski. More AllMountain


Atomic D2 VF 73 - Men Allround (2nd place)
Rating: excellent - average: 40,1

Atomic D2

Information: 

  • tested length: 175 cm
  • radius: 15 m
  • sidecut: 122-73-107
  • available lengths: 151, 159, 167, 175
  • RRP: € 499,00 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

  • long swing turn: 8,4
  • short swing turn: 7,5
  • edge grip: 8,6
  • smooth running: 8,1
  • general effort: 7,5

Tester's opinion:
With an excellent rating - excellent for edge grip and long swing - the Atomic D2 VF 73 finds also this ye place on the podium. This ski also excites very good skiers. Especially Fritz Ortbauer rated this ski as his personal favorite. Our recommendation: Absolutely to buy! More Men Allround


Atomic Cloud 9 - Ladies Allround (test winner)
Gold SnowStyle
Rating: excellent - average: 40,5

Atomic Cloud 9

Information: 

  • tested length: 158 cm
  • radius: 12 m
  • sidecut: 121-73-106
  • available lengths: 144, 151, 158, 165
  • RRP: € 399,00 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

  • long swing turn: 8,5
  • short swing turn: 7,7
  • edge grip: 7,9
  • smooth running: 8,1
  • general effort: 8,2

Tester's opinion:
Last year still on the second place Atomic reaches the leap to the top and with an excellent rating! Also in SnowStyle the result is: gold for the Cloud 9. A ski for all skiers - Our tip: Absolute buy recommendation! More Ladies Allround


Atomic Cloud D2 73 - Ladies High Performance (5th place)
Silver SnowStyle
Rating: very good - average: 35,9

Atomic Cloud D2

Information: 

  • tested length: 159 cm
  • radius: 13,5 m
  • sidecut: 118-73-103
  • available lengths: 143, 151, 159, 167
  • RRP: € 499,00 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

  • long swing turn: 7,5
  • short swing turn: 7,0
  • edge grip: 7,0
  • smooth running: 7,3
  • general effort: 7,2

Tester's opinion:
The Cloud D2 impresses at first by its unusual design – awarded with silver in snow style - but also by the very attractive selling price. This ski received in all categories very good ratings. More Ladies High Performance


Atomic D2 Race SL - Men Race Slalom (test winner)
Gold SnowStyle
Rating: excellent - average: 42,6

Atomic D2 Race

Information: 

  • tested length: 165 cm
  • radius: 11,5 m
  • sidecut: 123-67-165
  • available lengths: 155, 160, 165, 170
  • RRP: € 899,00 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

  • long swing turn: 8,5
  • short swing turn: 8,7
  • edge grip: 8,7
  • smooth running: 8,6
  • general effort: 8,1

Tester's opinion:
The Atomic confirmed its last year’s test victory and is in the Snow Style on the upper level- congratulations to gold on the slopes and gold in design. Our tip: Absolute buy recommendation! More Men Race Slalom


Atomic Panic - Twin Tip (5th place)
Rating: good - average: 34,9

Atomic D2 Race

Atomic Panic

Information: 

  • tested length: 173 cm
  • radius: 18 m
  • sidecut: 123-87-113,5
  • available lengths: 149, 157, 165, 173, 181
  • RRP: € 349,95 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

  • long swing turn: 7,5
  • short swing turn: 6,9
  • edge grip: 6,8
  • smooth running: 6,9
  • general effort: 6,8

Tester's opinion:
The advantages of Atomic are long swings and the price. In all the criteria Panic receives a very balanced and good rating. For Gerhard Satran this model had the fun factor and therefore he personally awarded top marks. More Twin Tip


Atomic D2 VC 75 - Open Space Atomic D2 VC

Information: 

  • tested length: 163 cm
  • radius: 13 m
  • sidecut: 126-74-104
  • available lengths: 148, 153, 158, 163, 168
  • RRP: € 449,95 incl. binding 

Manufacturer's comment:
The D2 VC 75 is the first ski with an automatic radius and flex adaption to the speed and driving style. If in the curve there is more pressure on the ski, the shovel and tail are widened and the curve can be taken tighter. The Flex hardness increases with more speed and pressure. The Active Camber gives a perfect edge grip.

Tester's comments:
A divided ski with a plastic piece in the center draws a lot attention. The automatic radius and flex adaptation is confirmed by our testers with very good ratings on the long and short turns. Noticeable the D2: the little effort makes it possible to be the whole day on the slope. More Open Space