
The same as the previous one, this season brings radical changes concerning some Atomic models. To remind, last season witnessed abandoning of the Izor range and introducing of the Nomad. This Atomic season probably won't thrill the devotees of the popular Metron range; after three very successful seasons (at least according to our readers), the Metron range ceased to exist, and this season won't be replaced by a range with similar geometry. But there is the new Drive range as a replacement for the Izor range. Most SX models also ceased to exist, and there were some changes to ladies' line of Atomic skis. In the following text, you'll find a complete overview of what Atomic has to offer this season.
Well known race range is still led by slalom and giant slalom top models SL12 and GS12. The novelty comes in the form of a new model, representing a mean between the toughest and 'the weakest' race models. SL and GS models are thus accompanied by SL11 and GS11. SL10 and GS10 continue to be the entrance tickets into the world of race skis. Race models are this season accompanied by the toughest models from the SX range. The SX range now comprises only SX12, SX11 and SX10 models, while the rest of SX skis intended for less experienced and recreational skiers ceased to exist.
The new Drive range is the successor of the Izor line, which accounts for their similar purpose. The Drive models are aimed at recreational skiers and those seeking for somewhat calmer ski for cruising the groomers. The range is led by Drive 11, which is followed by Drive 9, while Drive 7 and Drive 5 are intended for somewhat less experienced skiers.
The last year's novelty, Nomad range, was this year enriched by some more models. The range is still led by the Crimson allmountain ripper, which this season got a sibling, strengthened by one more titanium layer - Crimson Ti. The same thing happened to the Blackeye model, which was accompanied by the Blackeye Ti variant, and the Highnoon model got a sibling called Highnoon Ti. The rest of the Nomad models are the Whiteout, the Bluemoon, and the weakest one, Sunburst.
Freeride models continue to be represented by the Daddy range, from the toughest Big Daddy, which is followed by the Sugar Daddy, and the Snoop Daddy. Freestyle models are as much as 11 (!): the Thug, the Pimp, the Urban Punx, the Punx, the Twins, the She Devil, the Deviant, the Bad Kitty, the Lil Punx, the Girly Punx, and the Rascal.
Although their design characteristics are the same, Ladies' models have completely different nomenclature. Former Balanze was last year replaced by Mama and Minx models. This season, Atomic decided to go with the "heavenly" nomenclature. Ladies' series continues to comprise models for more experienced skiers, as well as recreational Cloud models (successors of the former Balanze and last year's Minx). The toughest Ladies' model for experienced skiers, the Raisin' Hell, is a certain novelty in its range, because it is intended for girls with competitive spirit, and is the first Atomic Ladies' "race" ski after the Race 8 model (which ceased to exist long time ago). Apart from the Raisin Hell, the range comprises the Seventh Heaven, which is Ladies' Nomad model, a freeride model Heaven'n Hell, and the Heaven's Gate, a model for both off- and on-piste skiing.
Ladies' recreational range comprises models named Cloud, primarily intended for groomers. The Cloud range comprises the models marked with numbers from 6 to 9, with the Cloud 6 being the weakest and Cloud 9 the toughest model.
Children's models are still marked as "jr". Apart from tough jr GS, SL, and Race models, there are also likable blue Mini models for boys and pink Sweet models for girls.
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