Atomic Vantage X 83 Cti

The atomic vantage x83 cti is a progressive ski for all mountain skiers who like to spend most of the time on piste with occasional ventures into fresh snow.

Atomic vantage x 83 cti. Featuring the carbon tank mesh reducing weight while adding strength it s got a sleeker shape and thinner waist ideal for carving sharp turns on hard pack. I also liked the flat ramp. The ski costs roughly 10 more than the average price of all all mountain skis making it an upper mid range model. The carve optimized vantage x line borrows from the light yet powerful design philosophy of the wider vantage freeride models.

The 2017 atomic vantage x 80 cti is only negligibly narrower than the top of the line vantage x 83 cti 83 mm. Expert skiers looking for exciting all mountain skis that provid the kind of versatility needed to handle everything. We find out during our 2017 ski test in kuhtai austria. The atomic vantage x 83 cti is a powerful and agile ride for advanced to expert skiers looking for smooth turns on the frontside of the mountain.

The atomic vantage x83 cti are billed as frontside all mountain skis for experts but do they do what it says on the tin. During our extensive review the ski proved to be very stable at speed as well as a ski with excellent edge hold. The exo profile has a unique 3d shape that uses slanted sidewalls that lower the swingweight and increase maneuverability. The top women s models vantage x wmn 80 cti and vantage x wmn 77 cti are reinforced with atomic s ti backbone a sheet of metal that extends wall to wall underfoot where its needed for edge grip and power but tapers toward tip and tail to keep things light and.

Atomic s vantage range are marketed in the all mountain category but in its new catalogue the austrian company states that the x75 cti has a thinner waist for harder groomed pistes leaving us a bit confused as to what this ski is meant for. Great i wasn t able to find them last time. Btw i demo ed vantage x 80 cti the other day and i really liked the smooth ride in crud. The atomic vantage x 83 cti s full retail price is 699 99.

From advanced to expert skiers this will satisfy a lot of frontside skiers across the country. I am curious how different would head ititan irally prd binding be. It felt light and nimble but definitely accelerates faster somehow compared to my rev75. Hands down the most versatile ski in this category the atomic vantage x 83 cti is exciting easy to ski with energy to spare.