Atomic removed the metal elements from the Vantage 95 C in order to tuck it into a more aggressive price point, depending on the new Carbon Tank Mesh to provide sufficient support for high performance all-terrain skiing.   As it turns out, the Carbon Tank Mesh performs above expectations, delivering plenty of energy in the turn transition.

The ability to bring some juice to the party at the end of the turn works as well for All-Mountain West skis in the choppy conditions one encounters off-trail as it does for Technical skis on hard snow.  A lively lilt is the key to rhythm, and rebound energy is its source.

The raison d’être of this entire genre is to deliver more or less uniform (and excellent) performance across the full spectrum of snow conditions, so the skier never has to worry, “Do I have the right ski for today?”  If you own a Vantage 95 C, the answer is always, “yes!”

If you’re looking for a great value – and if you’re researching on the Internet, you’re probably on the alert for a deal – you just found it.  We don’t rate skis based on their price/performance ratio, but if we did the Vantage 95 C would be at the top of the list.

Our cast of very talented skiers were awe-struck by the performance attributes of the 95 C, showering it with praise normally reserved for much more expensive skis. “Lively yet stable.”  “Easy turn initiation and holds well.” “Smooth and accurate on edge.”  What else do you want in a ski?  With a probable price tag in most markets of only $499, it’s a crazy-good cost/value relationship.  As one tester summed it up:

“Price point vs. performance = amazing.”