The 2025 Atomic Maverick 86 C are lightweight and approachable all-mountain skis with a laid-back feel for a broad range of skier types and abilities. The 86 C retains the Maverick’s poplar and fiberglass woodcore, but also gets a boost of carbon to increase torsional stiffness and edge grip. An excellent performer at intermediate to slower speeds, the 86 C’s shape and construction allows for boundless exploration into the bumps, trees, and powder with agility and grace.

Why we like it:

Outright intuitiveness and ease of use make the 2025 Atomic Maverick 86 C an incredible tool for intermediates looking to progress or expert skiers needing a ski that is light and not punishing throughout a long day on the mountain.

Who it's for:

Intermediate to advanced skiers who want a lightweight ski that is not tiring throughout the day and provides all-mountain performance both on and off trail.

Highlights:

Atomic’s OMatic core made up of poplar fiberglass and carbon provide longitudinal stiffness at a low weight with Carbon Backbone to boost torsional stiffness and edge grip. Dura Cap Sidewalls boost stiffness and durability to add edge grip and overall stiffness.

Things to consider:

Heavy, more aggressive skiers may find the Maverick 86 C slightly underpowered. Less aggressive skiers tend to find the flex pattern and performance of this ski perfect for cruising and exploring the mountain.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Skis true to size.