The Atomic Maven 86 C with Marker Squire 11 Bindings is an excellent choice for all-mountain skiing with a focus on frontside performance. This lively ski provides a lightweight, nimble feel ideal for skiers who value quick turns and maneuverability in soft snow. Despite its playful nature, the combination of wood and carbon ensures a smooth and stable ride on hardpack with excellent grip when needed. We paired the 86 C with the Marker Squire 11 because of the Squire’s high performance and dependability for lighter weight all mountain and freeride skiers. With a light weight construction and a safe, reliable release, the Squire 11 is a go to choice to keep performance high and weight low.

Why we like it:

The Maven 86 C delivers impressive performance and confidence across a wide range of skier types; this versatility makes it an easy ski to love.

Who it's for:

This ski is intuitive and accessible for intermediate skiers seeking confidence, yet powerful and stable enough for advanced skiers to enjoy. Its all-mountain capabilities make it perfect for skiers looking to refine their skills on trail while also giving the confidence to explore soft snow, bumps, and trees.

Highlights:

Atomic achieves balanced performance with the Maven 86 C by combining an energetic and lightweight design with a high-performing core. The OMatic core features a blend of poplar wood, triaxial fiberglass, and carbon laminates, providing a smooth and predictable flex with sufficient torsional stiffness for a powerful feel on hard snow. Marker’s Triple Pivot Light 2 Toe and Hollow Linkage Heel systems work in tandem to provide powerful energy transmission to the ski, allowing for maximum edge grip and control of the ski. Lighter weight skiers can rest easy knowing the Squire 11 will be easier than ever to step into thanks to a re-designed heel piece. Perhaps the most underappreciated feature of the Squire 11 is the anti-ice rail, which sits on top of the toepiece and can be used to scrape the sole of your boots clean before stepping in.

Things to consider:

The Maven 86 C is super versatile, so skiers seeking highly specialized performance might prefer a more purpose-built ski. Those who frequently seek soft snow might opt for a wider model, while skiers focused on high-performance groomers might choose a ski with a more frontside orientation.

Fit & sizing considerations:

These ski true to size.