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2019 Atomic Skis Preview

Highlights from the 2019 Atomic skis lineup:

Atomic has refined the Vantage line for 2019.

New Vantage Points

Atomic has been tinkering with the Vantage lineup for several years. The 2019 edition is no different. The skis on both the women’s and men’s sides not only look much different (hello, neat-looking 3D topsheets), but they will feel different on snow.

By introducing Prolite Construction, visible in colorful, window-like panels between the bindings and tips of the skis, Atomic aims to lighten the Vantages without compromising their characteristic balance of stiffness and skiability.

The Redesigned (and the New) Bent Chetler

Atomic’s widely-loved Bent Chetler has grown into a family. The fattest model comes in at 120mm underfoot, and it’s significantly lighter (carbon) than previous iterations of the line. The goal: extra fun and extra surfable.

2019 atomic skis bent chetler
The Bent Chetler crew

That construction also shows up in the new Bent Chetler 100, which profiles as a playful-yet-able all-mountain, powder-loving freeride/freestyle ski. One rep at Outdoor Retailer said Atomic wants it to become the “Collegiate Ski of the Year.”

The Bent Chetler will also be available in a 90mm-waisterd “Mini” version, offered in a wide number of sizes: 133, 143, 153, and 163.

The Shift 

Matching its sister company, Salomon, Atomic will also release arguably one of the most hyped-up bindings in industry history: The Shift MNC. Check out our review of the Shift.

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