2022 Atomic Maven 93 C

The all-new Atomic Maven 93 C is an ideal choice for advanced lady skiers who are looking for something light, versatile, and a whole lot of fun. We talk a lot about the mid-90's range for skis and how they function really well in the one ski quiver realm, and these Maven 93 C’s are no different. Built with a poplar wood core, an underfoot metal laminate, and carbon stringers through the tips and tails, the Atomic Maven 93 C has a mid-burly build capable of carving clean and round turns as easily as it floats through six inches of fresh snow. In addition, it handles everything in between. It’s this type of well-roundedness that made it a tester favorite this year, and we expect some strong and positive feedback for the lifespan of the model.

We had three testers on the 164, and that’s where we’ll begin. Alli Ruschp found it true to size, and while she might gravitate to the 172 for a personal pair, she got a lot of great input from the 164, so it’s okay to be stuck in the middle on this ski. Her top score was a 5 out of 5 for stability, with all others as 4’s. This is a high average score for any ski, so it sounds like Alli is a fan. She notes that the Maven 93 C is “Overall a decent all mountain ski that’s not too aggressive. 92 under waist in the 164 will take you anywhere on the mountain and the light construction does not tire your legs. Responsive and peppy for the width, perfect for advanced intermediate lady that wants a wider ski for her daily driver without the stiffness of metal.” Ali Kaminer-Berlin also skied the 164 and found it to be a “great length.” Like Alli Ruschp, Kaminer-Berlin scored all 4’s and 5’s with 5’s for versatility, quickness, maneuverability, and playfulness. She states that “these are a can do it all ski. They can move quickly and change speeds/turn shapes on a dime. Transitions are smooth and they were super fun! If you only had one pair of skis to take on your ski vacay these would be an excellent choice. I'd go with a little longer ski if you like to go fast.” Speaking of longer...

On the 172, Louise Lintilhac noted the trueness of the sizing, and scored the ski all 4’s out of 5, right down the line. So far, nothing below a 4 for this ski, reinforcing its versatile and well-rounded nature. Louise states that the Maven 93 C “is a solid all mountain choice for anyone looking to hit fast groomer laps on freshly groomed and then head into the side country for more exploration. The waist width is versatile enough combined with the wider tip to keep these afloat in moderate chop while also moving well enough edge to edge to make these nimble. Tip chatter was nonexistent and the slight rise in the tail allowed me to cancel my turns in favor of a slarve with ease. Would recommend for intermediate skiers looking to get out and explore.” Alix Klein states that “this was a good intermediate ski, it released fairly well in the tail. It moved edge to edge well and the tip tracked in the correct direction. It seemed to make different radius turns well. There wasn't much tip chatter. Felt like a good all-around ski.” Nice to hear the lack of tip chatter again. And finally, Nifer Hoehn notes that “the Maven is a good all-around all mountain ski. I thought it performed well on a steady pitch and at speed and diced up the bumps too. Like most of the women's skis on my list today, these were lightweight, and a mellower experience. The Maven is solid, despite the flex and weight, and provides excellent control and edging.”

Lots of great feedback here from our lady testers, all noting the light weight and stable nature of these skis, and since most scores were in the 4-range, the higher-end of the performance spectrum seemed to be close at hand and easy to achieve. For skiers looking for that one ski quiver, the Atomic Maven 93 C is an excellent choice, and a great new addition to Atomic’s ski lineup.