Atomic ski reviews 2012

The D2 technical collection is refined and reflects Atomic's legendary race success. The all-mountain/freeride collections, featuring a number of early rise and rocker designs, are as broad and deep as the technical group.

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D2 Race GS

"Wanna go fast?"

One tester described it as "The ultimate go anywhere GS race ski."

Another summed it up thus: "Super confidence inspiring citizen GS ski. Feels almost too easy going until in the gates, where it just does everything right."

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Cloud 7

Best for light cruising, although carves surprisingly well for a relatively low level ski. OK for early carve learning, can be putgrown.

"For intermediate skier. Carves nicely, stable for mid-level skiers."

"Definite speed limit."

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Cloud D2 73

The double-deck revolution continues, on the World Cup and on the recreational hill.

"This ski is all you need on steep groomers, in bumps and even off-piste. Easy to turn."

"Carves well, stable in all conditions. An intermediate will become a better skiers just by using the 73."

What could we add to that?

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Savage TI

A winner for the big boys. This is, in the words of one skier, "A burly ski that powers through anything.

Best for those who ski fast. Faint of heart, look elsewhere."

Others noted it is acceptable in bumps and excels off piste and in broken snow or crud. Strength and strong skills recommended.

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Panic

Maybe one of the best bargains in the Atomic line. Compares favorably to some $600 plus skis from other brands.

Not for those seeking high performance, but a good choice for relaxed recreational skiers who just want to cruise around. Not for skill development.

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Theory

Apparently, 'theory proven!'

"Great all mountain ski, any conditions, intermediate to expert."

"Surprisingly good ski for a ski this wide."

"Stable at speed but still light feeling."

"Easy to ski, good price, fairly soft but stable."

"Almost too easy! Just stand athletically and go. Effortless cruising turns. Remarkably easy in bumps.

The only quibbles, from three testers, is that the ski does not hook up as crisply as more technically oriented skis. But this is not a technical ski . . .

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