What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: "The Maven 86 C is my favorite ski for days when conditions are firm but I still want to explore. It’s super nimble edge to edge, the carbon keeps it stable at speed, and the poplar core keeps it light enough for all-day laps. It’s quick, responsive, and surprisingly forgiving when terrain gets variable."Who It’s For Intermediate to Advanced Resort Skiers: This ski is built for women who want a lightweight, stable platform that thrives on groomers but can still handle mixed snow. Perfect for riders who value edge precision and speed but don’t want a ski that feels overly demanding. What It’s For Frontside Carving with All-Mountain Confidence: The Maven 86 C shines on firm snow, corduroy, and technical terrain. Its quick 86mm waist and short turn radius encourage tight arcs and precision, while rocker in the tip and tail adds forgiveness and control in variable conditions. Why We Like It Light, Stable, and Quick Edge to Edge: We like how Atomic paired a poplar core with carbon reinforcement, creating a ski that feels agile without losing power. The full sidewall sandwich construction keeps turns sharp and stable, and the raised tail adds maneuverability across terrain. It’s a true frontside performer with enough versatility to roam the whole mountain.