The Atomic Vantage 86 C isn’t in a fair fight when asked to compete against the best (and most expensive) skis in the hotly competitive All-Mountain East genre. The Vantage 86 C isn’t trying to be the best ski; it’s trying – and largely succeeding – at being the best...
For 2020, Atomic elected to simplify its collection by folding the former Vantage X series into the Vantage (sans X) family. By dint of this winnowing process, the 2019 Vantage X 86 CTi lost its “C,” it’s “X” and $67 off its MSRP when...
The Atomic Vantage 90 Ti is built on a minimalist frame called Prolite that works hard to keep the weight off. Noticeably lightweight both in the hand and on the foot, it feels more agile than its 18.4m sidecut radius (@176cm) implies, with a particular facility for...
If the new Ranger 92 Ti from Fischer were fed a strict diet of powder and crud, it would be a premier performer. Put it in the middle of field of wind-affected pow and you’ll grin all the way down. But All-Mountain East models shouldn’t be finicky about...
Because of the runaway popularity of the All-Mountain East genre – currently the market choice for a one-ski quiver – ski makers like to stock the category with a multiplicity of models. To avoid cannibalizing its own line, the brand needs to clearly...
