Atomic Maverick 96 CTI Skis — Easygoing Charger, Off-Piste Friendly

Successor to the cult-favorite Maverick 95 Ti, the Maverick 96 CTI keeps the rip-anywhere DNA but adds smoother turn-in and better soft-snow manners. A lively Power Woodcore (ash/poplar) and a precise blend of carbon + Titanal (CTI) deliver calm stability at speed, while HRZN 3D tips add surface area for effortless planing when you duck off the groomers.

Why you’ll love it

• Carve clean, release easy — All-Mountain Rocker (~20% tip / 65% camber / 15% tail) gives confident edge hold on hardpack with intuitive turn initiation and exit.

• Stable without the “gruff” — CTI reinforcement pairs Titanal damping with carbon snap for speed limit–free confidence that’s friendlier at medium speeds and in mixed snow.

• More float up front — HRZN 3D tips (wood-reinforced) increase surface area for a smoother ride in chop and surprise overnight storms.

• Built for precision & longevity — Dura Cap Sidewall drives power to the edges; Atomic sintered base with World Cup finish and factory 1° base / 3° side edge tune keep things quick and predictable.

• Lighter footprint — Construction shifts to more wood and less fiberglass/resin/metal, trimming the ski’s CO₂e by ~26% without sacrificing performance.

Best for

Intermediate–advanced skiers who want a single all-mountain ski that rips groomers, feels composed in crud, and is noticeably easier and more fun off-piste than last gen.

Tech specs

• Terrain: All-Mountain

• Profile: Rocker/Camber/Rocker (All-Mountain Rocker 20/65/15)

• Core: Power Woodcore (Ash/Poplar)

• Laminates: CTI (Carbon + Titanal)

• Sidewalls: Dura Cap Sidewall

• Shape: HRZN 3D Maverick/Maven tip (wood-reinforced)

• Base: High-density sintered (World Cup finish)

• Edges: Dura Edge • Factory tune 1° base / 3° side

• Tail: Flat

• Series/Warranty: Maverick • 2 years

• Weight (per ski): ~1900 g (length-dependent)

Sizes & dimensions

• Lengths (cm): 165 • 172 • 179 • 186

• Sidecut (tip/waist/tail, mm): 126/95/111.5 @165 • 127.5/95.5/113 @172 • 129/96/114.5 @179 • 130.5/96.5/116 @186

• Turning radius (m): 16 • 17 • 18 • 19

Binding & mount notes

• Choose a brake equal to the 95–96.5 mm waist or up to +15 mm wider (≈ 95–110 mm ideal).

• Mount on the recommended line for the best blend of carve precision and off-piste balance.

Bottom line: A modern 96-mm all-mountain ski that still rips with no real speed limit—now easier to love in trees, bumps, and soft snow.