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The Atomic RT86 Ski offers the most versatile performance within Atomic's telemark line. This all-terrain killer employs Atomic's TFC technology for strength while you carve and soft response while you float the frosted flakes or hike the skin track. Atomic beefed up this ski with its TFC technology, which increases the RT86 Ski's ability to hold a hard line without compromising longitudinal flex or weight. The mid-fat profile loves the deeps and won't back down on hardpack or spring corn, nor will it prove faint on sketchy bulletproof traverses.
Bottom Line: This ski gluts on January powder, rails the resort in March, and just can't get enough of that spring corn.
Sandy- your last answer was very helpful, I think I am zeroed in on the Rt86 as my next purchase-- but... any(one have) thoughts on the Rt86 vs. the Karhu Jak BC as a capable all-mountain touring/carver? Also, if it makes any difference, I have already purchased Marker Barons as bindings.
I'm an intermediate skier looking to upgrade to a versatile ski that I can use on groomed slopes, off piste, and something light enough for occasional touring. Is this not the ski? The "quiver of one"? Am curious how it handles in wet heavy spring snow as well as hard pack... I am 6'4", about 200lbs, is the 183cm the right length? From what I've read it seems built to handle it all, but I am skeptical of the extreme light weight on groomers (though I know the featherweight will make for better touring). Thoughts or experiences anyone?
The RT86 is an awesome "quiver of one" if... -you like a quick, lively, shorter radius ski.
The light weight is OK on the groomer since it is truly torsionally rigid. 183 would be the right length for your ht/wt. It is my current fave, although I am lighter & shorter. I just like the quickness!
The RT86 is an awesome "quiver of one" if... -you like a quick, lively, shorter radius ski.
The light weight is OK on the groomer since it is truly torsionally rigid. 183 would be the right length for your ht/wt. It is my current fave, although I am lighter & shorter. I just like the quickness!
Finally upgraded after several years on older teles. These skis are snappy in turns and stable at speed through all kinds of crud. I put Hammerhead bindings on them and once they were dialed in they worked great.
I am considering this ski vs. the BD Havoc. My primary use will be skiing in VT, but I also need something that works for occasional trips to Utah. I ski the trees a lot and I like to ski the groomers at high speeds. Any thoughts on which would be a better ski for me?
I grew up in VT, but now live in UT, so I hope I can help. Both are great & versatile skis...the question really hangs on what kind of turn is your favorite. The sidecut is greater and the turn radius is tighter on the Atomic. It tends to be quicker and feels snappier, perhaps better for the trees and for VT. But...if your love is high speed and few turns, you may prefer the BD. Enjoy!
Turning radius is not listed on Atomic's website. But they have a lot of sidecut and turn FAST. In 2 years of slicing and dicing through tight backcountry trees, I have not hit one yet.
This ski was tested and recommended in this month's SKIING magazine as TELE ski only. What is the possible reason and is it TELE oriented gear or both TELE/AT ski?
In an alpine turn, all the weight is on the outside ski, whereas in a tele turn it's on both. For that reason, tele skis are flexier for their length. That said, there's no reason you can't mount alpine or AT bindings on them, they just might not ski as aggressively as an alpine ski.So Backcountry magazine( possibly a better source then Skiing) Gave this ski an Editor's Choice award. You ca see them for their review. I am on my second season on the RT86 and love it. I am a lightweight Tele skier and use it in the backcountry only. A possible reason some may have issues with this ski mounted AT, is that it is very light( a good thing) and a bit soft in the tip. So like Angus pointed out, it may not ski aggressively in some chunky conditions. but it excels in Powder.
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