Walt wrote:

Mary Malmros wrote:

To OP, Atomic, like all major ski manufacturers, has many different
models divided into a number of different product lines designed for
different types of skiing. I like Atomic and think their
manufacturing quality is very good, but I wouldn't pretend to know the
first thing about most of the skis they make. If you're looking at a
particular model, or want a ski for a particular purpose, then maybe
you can use that to narrow down your inquiry.


The nickel tour:
C series for on-piste recreational carving e.g. C8, C9
SL series for slalom racing e.g. SL9, SL11
GS series for GS racing e.g. GS9, GS11
SX series for all mountain recreational use e.g. SX9, SX11
and some new fangled thing called the Mertron that I haven't com to
grips with yet. Plus some powder models, some park-n-pipe trick skis,
and some women's models.

Higher number means a more advanced ski, for more advanced skiers. I
think they all require the Atomic Device binding (may be some exceptions)

Good skis, and good value (i.e. good bang for the buck). The C9 may be
one of the most popular skis ever made.



Thanks, Walt. I never knew their number system.

RAC