2026 Atomic Maverick 105 CTI

For 2026, Atomic gives their Maverick 105 CTI a new graphic but retains the sturdy and fun-loving character of the ski. This ski is the ideal blend of power, playfulness, flotation, and agility when it comes to mixed conditions and terrain. With the same construction and shape as last year, this ski is the narrower version of the wider 115 CTI with the same name. It also takes the place of the outgoing Maverick 100 Ti as the mid-fat ski in the range. While there’s a bit of a downturn in pure carving power from the 100 to the 105, the soft snow capabilities are drastically increased. For a bit more adventure and creativity, this 105 CTI will suit the needs of advanced and expert skiers who are looking for an extremely versatile ski in the mid-100's range. This ski has become a fan favorite over the year, and for good reason.

Like most skis, it all starts with construction. Built with Atomic’s Power Wood Core consisting of ash and poplar, this ski gets a sturdy base. Ash is normally found in higher end race skis to deliver stability and power, and the poplar lends lighter weight and energy to the mix. Whereas the older Maverick Ti’s had two thin sheets of titanal, this 105 CTI, and the other new CTI skis features a blend of titanal and carbon mixed into the core for the ideal blend of strength and mobility. In the 185, the ski tips the scales at 2050 grams, which is right in the sweet spot for mixing on and off-piste smoothness. Part shape, part build, the HRZN 3D also plays a part in the ski’s capabilities. They extended the thinner portion lower in the ski and added wood to the tech to increase stability and power. Without jeopardizing flotation, Atomic’s 3D HRZN is quite a bit more capable than ever before. Even for aggressive skiers, this ski will hold up.

When we talk about shape and profile, the innovations of this CTI lean more to the softer snow. At 105 mm underfoot, this ski could certainly be considered wide for an all-mountain ski, yet the build and turning capabilities seem narrow for pure flotation and powder. As a result, this ski is happier in the middle. Tester Carl Grumbine found the blending properties of the shape to shine for sure: “It was very light but its weight did not compromise its ability to slice through the slush. I use the word slice instead of charge as the feeling was more graceful than other skis I've tried.” The 185 produces a 19.5-meter turn radius and we found that the ski either likes to make shorter more mobile turns or longer and more aggressive arcs. The mid-radius was a bit sketchy as the ski’s build wants to go while the shape wants to turn. Technical skiers will love the short turn ability while aggressive skiers can let it run. That’s the beauty of this ski—it's amenable to many different styles of skiing for a vast number of skiers. Now in its second year, this attraction will only grow.

As far as who it’s for and what it’s meant to do, it’s definitely more of an advanced and expert style of ski. It’s not terribly easy to use. The ash in the wood core and the general width and shape makes it more difficult to access the top end of the performance spectrum if you’re on the mellower side. Those that found the older Maverick 100 Ti to be too precise but still want the same general feel will fit in nicely with this 105 CTI. The ski’s ability to blend multiple performance and snow feel attributes at the same time makes such a big difference and makes a huge improvement in the mid-fat, mid-100mm range. With a new graphic to take it to the next level, we’ll be stoked to see this ski more and more as the seasons progress.