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Atomic RT86 Ski
This ski was tested and recommended in this month's SKIING...
By Piotr Mikucki
Ranked #162 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
October 29, 2008
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?
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By Jeff Mikaelian
January 19, 2009
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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Tech Specs:
- Lengths:
- 162cm, 169cm, 176cm, 183cm
- Dimensions:
- 127 / 86 / 113mm
- Construction:
- Nomad structural cap with TFC, magnesium cap sidewall
- Core Material:
- Densolite
- Base:
- Sintered 2000
- Tail:
- Raised
- Binding System:
- No
- Binding Included:
- No
- Recommended Binding:
- Any telemark or AT binding
- Weight:
- [Per pair] 6lb 8oz (2950g)
- Recommended Use:
- Touring, backcountry skiing, backcountry freeriding
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
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