2025 Atomic Maverick 105 CTI

For 2025, Atomic has added some beefy power to their freeride division, and we expect the new Maverick 105 CTI to lead the charge. This ski is the ideal blend of power, playfulness, flotation, and agility when it comes to mixed conditions and terrain. With an all-new construction and shape, this ski is the narrower version of the wider 115 CTI with the same name. It also takes the place of the outgoing Maverick 100 Ti as the mid-fat ski in the range. While there’s a bit of a downturn in pure carving power from the 100 to the 105, the soft snow capabilities are drastically increased. After all, if you wanted more carving capabilities out of your Maverick, the 88 and 95 will return unchanged for your groomer skiing pleasure. For a bit more adventure and creativity, this 105 CTI will suit the needs of advanced and expert skiers who are looking for an extremely versatile ski in the mid-100's range.

Built with Atomic’s Power Wood Core consisting of ash and poplar, this ski gets a sturdy base. Ash is normally found in higher end race skis to deliver stability and power, and the poplar lends lighter weight and energy to the mix. Whereas the other Maverick Ti’s have two thin sheets of titanal, this 105 CTI features a blend of titanal and carbon mixed into the core for the ideal blend of strength and mobility. In the 185, the ski tips the scales at 2050 grams, which is right in the sweet spot for mixing on and off-piste smoothness. Part shape, part build, the HRZN 3D also plays a part in the ski’s capabilities. They extended the thinner portion lower in the ski and added wood to the tech to increase stability and power. Without jeopardizing flotation, Atomic’s 3D HRZN is quite a bit more capable than ever before.

At 105 mm underfoot, this ski could certainly be considered wide for an all-mountain ski, yet the build and turning capabilities seem narrow for pure flotation and powder. As a result, this ski is happier in the middle. Tester David Wolfgang found the blending properties of the shape to shine for sure: “The ski carved through the powder like a sharp knife. Had a very precise feel to it. The light feel provided quick maneuverability. The heavier snow and bumps were just an afterthought for this ski.” The 185 produces a 19.5-meter turn radius and we found that the ski either likes to make shorter more mobile turns or longer and more aggressive arcs. The mid-radius was a bit sketchy as the ski’s build wants to go while the shape wants to turn. Technical skiers will love the short turn ability while aggressive skiers can let it run. That’s the beauty of this ski—it's amenable to many different styles of skiing for a vast number of skiers.

It’s definitely more of an advanced and expert style of ski. It’s not terribly easy to use. The ash in the wood core and the general width and shape makes it more difficult to access the top end of the performance spectrum if you’re on the mellower side. Those that found the Maverick 100 Ti to be too precise but still want the same general feel will fit in nicely with this new 105 CTI. The ski’s ability to blend multiple performance and snow feel attributes at the same time makes such a big difference and makes a huge improvement in the mid-fat, mid-100mm range.