2026 Atomic Maven 94 CTI

The Atomic Maven 94 CTi is a fantastic choice for advanced and expert skiers looking for light weight versatility, energy, and smooth power. By using a strong build in the wood core and a mix of metal and carbon, this mid-90's electric ski is an awesome choice for all-mountain skiing. There’s a lot of pep and zest here, allowing skiers to get a lot of rebound to go along with smooth-turning and powder floating. We’ve talked for years about skis in the mid-90's as being ideally suited to mix terrain and snow conditions, and this Maven 94 CTi is a prime example of how this shape leads to fun and inspiring performance in an all-mountain format.

The construction here is a bit different from what we’ve seen in the past. The wood core consists of poplar and ash, making it feel smooth and powerful without a huge amount of weight. The poplar is great for keeping it light while the ash has been more reserved for race-room skis, and that makes it feel like a more comprehensive ski overall, even without full metal laminates. Underfoot, we get a titanal layer and the core uses carbon stringers for energy. The zip is all there due to the carbon while the metal takes the chatter out. Tester Kerry Douglas-Pearce notes that “These were a little stiffer, compared to other skis I tried. I felt stable and confident making wider turns, but a little less so on tighter ones. They did feel very stable and powerful.”

In terms of shape and profile, the skis are quite moderate. This is a good thing in terms of versatility and well-roundedness. Alli Ruschp states that “The new improvements in the construction of the ski make this version more stable and better on edge. I prefer the 86 version for more versatility. The 94 felt a bit wide for the daily groomers and would be more suited for west coast skiers or someone looking for a powder ski that's not a true powder ski.” That shape does factor in, and when the HRZN Tech in the tips lights up, it certainly helps to keep the tip of the ski above the snow level. While the skis don’t have as much rocker as the wider 103, they have enough for ski areas with low snow totals.

Great in the bumps and trees, the Maven 94 CTi also holds its own on the groomers. This is a fun carving ski, and while it won’t quite feel the same as something with multiple-metal laminates, it does have a lot of energy due to the carbon. Like most skis that fall into the mid 90’s, they don’t necessarily do one thing particularly well, rather leaning more to the well-roundedness as the prime target for potential audiences in the advanced realms.