Year of birth: 1980
Discipline: freeride
best results
1 place, Scott Czech Ride - Open Championship 2010 Lenzerheide, Switzerland
2nd, Mystic Experience - Freeride World Qualifier 2009 Monte Rosa, Italy
1st place, K2 Big Mountain 2006 Cragieburn, New Zealand
2nd, Mission Freeride 2006 Schilthorn, Switzerland
1st place, Red Bull Snow Thrill Qualifications on Jasna 2005 Chopok, Slovakia
ATOMIC Maverick 96 CTI are men’s/unisex all-mountain/freeride skis for sporty skiers looking for a wide and versatile model for varied conditions – from groomed slopes to powder and other mountain terrain. According to the supplied information, the skis were designed in North America and made in Austria, with versatility across different snow and terrain conditions as their primary focus. The product classification places them in both the All Mountain/All Round and Freeride categories, while the 95–96.5 mm waist, depending on length, forms the basis of their versatile character.
The construction is based on a Power Woodcore, complemented by HRZN 3D Maverick/Maven, Directional Shape, CTI Powered and Dura Cap Sidewall technologies. The model uses an All Mountain Rocker 20/65/15 profile, Matte Topsheet, Dura Edge and World Cup Base Finish. The technical specifications list a weight of 1900 g for the 179 cm length, although the source does not specify whether this figure refers to one ski or a pair.
The geometry changes with length, ranging from 126-95-111.5 mm at 165 cm to 130.5-96.5-116 mm at 186 cm. At the same time, the radius increases from 16 m at 165 cm through 17 and 18 m to 19 m for the longest 186 cm version. The specific values therefore correspond to the product classification, which includes both a Medium radius of 14–17 m and a Long radius above 17 m. The technical information also lists Carbon Footprint Reduction -16%, but does not provide further details about the methodology, reference product or calculation method behind this figure.
ATOMIC Maverick 96 CTI are listed in the supplied information both as a Flat version without bindings and as a version with Strive 14 GW. The Flat version carries manufacturer code AA0030928, while the version with Strive 14 GW is designated AAST02572. The recommended binding is Strive 14 GW. The product classification also includes the specification “Binding up to 140 kg”, but the source does not provide a DIN value or a specific binding adjustment range, so we do not add these values without further supporting information.
Who are these skis designed for
ATOMIC Maverick 96 CTI are primarily designed for sporty skiers looking for wide men’s/unisex all-mountain/freeride skis for combining groomed slopes, powder and varied mountain terrain. The character of the model is primarily defined by its 95–96.5 mm waist depending on length, Power Woodcore, CTI Powered, HRZN 3D Maverick/Maven and All Mountain Rocker 20/65/15.
The model is particularly suitable for skiers who:
are looking for men’s/unisex All Mountain / All Round skis
want a model with a strong freeride focus
prefer a sporty skiing style
are looking for versatile skis for varied conditions
want to combine groomed slopes and powder
are looking for a model for varied mountain terrain
prefer a wider 95–96.5 mm waist depending on length
want Power Woodcore
are looking for a construction featuring CTI Powered
prefer HRZN 3D Maverick/Maven
want Directional Shape
are looking for Dura Cap Sidewall
prefer All Mountain Rocker 20/65/15
want Dura Edge
are looking for World Cup Base Finish
are choosing from lengths of 165 / 172 / 179 / 186 cm
are looking for a radius from 16 to 19 m depending on length
want a combination of medium and long radii across the available lengths
want the option of a Flat version without bindings
are also looking for a version with Strive 14 GW
are looking for a model designed in North America and made in Austria
want a model for which the technical information lists Carbon Footprint Reduction -16%
Maverick 96 CTI combine a 95–96.5 mm waist, Power Woodcore, CTI Powered, HRZN 3D Maverick/Maven and All Mountain Rocker 20/65/15 with an all-mountain/freeride focus. According to the supplied information, this is a highly versatile model for sporty skiers who want one pair of skis for different conditions and for combining groomed slopes, powder and other mountain terrain.
How the skis behave on snow
ATOMIC Maverick 96 CTI use an All Mountain Rocker 20/65/15 profile. This designation is stated directly in both the technology list and the technical description. However, the supplied information does not explain the exact meaning of the individual values or their units, so without an additional source we do not interpret them as a specific percentage-based or length-based distribution of the individual profile sections.
The radius ranges from 16 to 19 m depending on length. The 165 cm version has a 16 m radius, the 172 cm length 17 m, 179 cm 18 m and the longest 186 cm version 19 m. Based on the listed values, the first two lengths therefore fall within the Medium (14–17 m) product category, while the 179 and 186 cm versions with 18 and 19 m radii correspond to the Long (above 17 m) category.
The product information characterises the Maverick 96 CTI as highly versatile all-round skis designed to handle a wide range of conditions. The product classification combines All Mountain/All Round and Freeride while also specifying use in powder and a combination of groomed slopes and powder. The construction includes HRZN 3D Maverick/Maven, Directional Shape and CTI Powered. However, the supplied information does not explain in detail how the individual technologies specifically affect stability, stiffness, edge grip, flotation or other skiing characteristics, so we do not expand on these claims without an additional verified source.
How to read the specifications
Geometry 126-95-111.5 to 130.5-96.5-116 mm
The geometry of the ATOMIC Maverick 96 CTI changes depending on length:
165 cm – 126-95-111.5 mm
172 cm – 127.5-95.5-113 mm
179 cm – 129-96-114.5 mm
186 cm – 130.5-96.5-116 mm
The waist width therefore gradually changes from 95 mm at 165 cm to 96.5 mm at 186 cm. All available versions correspond to the product classification of an under-binding width in the 85–100 mm category.
Radius 16–19 m
The radius is listed separately for each length:
165 cm – 16 m
172 cm – 17 m
179 cm – 18 m
186 cm – 19 m
The 16 and 17 m values correspond to the Medium (14–17 m) product classification, while 18 and 19 m fall within the Long (above 17 m) category.
Lengths 165–186 cm
The model is available in lengths of 165, 172, 179 and 186 cm.
The specific length should be selected according to the skier’s height, weight, skiing ability, experience, preferred terrain and desired ski characteristics.
Weight 1900 g / 179 cm
The technical description lists a weight of 1900 g for the 179 cm length.
However, the supplied information does not specify whether this figure refers to one ski or a pair. We therefore do not add this information without an additional verified source. Separate weight figures for the other lengths are not provided.
All Mountain Rocker 20/65/15
ATOMIC Maverick 96 CTI use an All Mountain Rocker 20/65/15 profile.
This designation is stated directly in both the technology list and the technical description. However, the source does not explain the values 20/65/15 or their units, so without additional verified information we do not convert them into a specific percentage-based or length-based distribution of the profile.
Carbon Footprint Reduction -16%
The technical information lists Carbon Footprint Reduction -16% among the additional features.
However, the source does not provide the calculation methodology, the reference product or construction against which the stated 16% reduction is compared, or further information about the scope of this figure. We therefore retain the value exactly as stated in the supplied information and do not interpret it further without an additional verified source.
Technologies and construction
Power Woodcore
The ATOMIC Maverick 96 CTI are built around a Power Woodcore, a wooden core specified directly in the technical description of the model.
The specific wood species, their arrangement and the exact construction of the core are not provided in the supplied information. We therefore do not add more detailed claims about its material composition or its specific effect on skiing characteristics without an additional source.
CTI Powered
One of the main construction elements of the model is CTI Powered.
This technology is listed in both the technology overview and the technical construction description. However, the supplied information does not explain the meaning of the CTI abbreviation, the material composition or the exact construction of this technology. We therefore do not add specific claims about the materials used or their influence on flex, torsional stiffness or other ski characteristics without an additional verified source.
HRZN 3D Maverick/Maven
ATOMIC Maverick 96 CTI use HRZN 3D Maverick/Maven technology.
This designation appears consistently in both the technology list and the technical construction description. However, the source does not provide a more detailed construction description, dimensions or an exact explanation of how the technology affects ski behaviour, so we do not expand on its properties without additional information.
Directional Shape
The construction of the ATOMIC Maverick 96 CTI includes Directional Shape.
This technology is explicitly listed among the model’s construction features. However, the supplied information does not contain further specifications regarding its exact implementation or geometric parameters, so we do not add these without an additional source.
Dura Cap Sidewall
ATOMIC Maverick 96 CTI use the Dura Cap Sidewall construction element.
This designation appears in both the technology list and the technical construction description. However, the exact material composition and construction of the sidewalls are not described in greater detail in the supplied information, so we do not add properties beyond the stated technology name.
Dura Edge
The designation Dura Edge appears in both the technology list and the edge tuning specifications.
The supplied information does not provide further details regarding the material, dimensions or construction of these edges. We therefore do not add specific claims about their durability or other properties beyond the stated technology name without an additional verified source.
World Cup Base Finish
The technical information lists World Cup Base Finish.
This designation appears both in the technology list and in the tuning specifications. However, the source does not provide further details regarding the specific structure, finishing process or base parameters, so we do not add this information without additional supporting material.
Matte Topsheet
According to the technical description, the model features a Matte Topsheet.
This is the designation for the upper surface finish listed directly among the construction elements. Further material or functional characteristics of this layer are not specified in the supplied information.
Edge tuning
The technical description provides the following values:
Base Edge Angle: 1.0°
Side Edge Angle: 87°
World Cup Base Finish
Dura Edge
We retain these values exactly as stated in the supplied technical information. No further specifications regarding edge tuning, base structure or edge construction are provided.
Strive 14 GW
The technical information lists Strive 14 GW as the recommended binding.
According to the supplied information, the model is available as a Flat version without bindings under code AA0030928 and also as a version with Strive 14 GW under code AAST02572. The product classification states “Binding up to 140 kg”, but the source does not provide a DIN value or a specific adjustment range. We therefore do not convert the 140 kg figure into DIN or interpret it as an exact adjustment range. The supplied information also does not specify a recommended brake width. The correct choice and adjustment of the binding must always correspond to the parameters of the individual skier.
Technical specifications
Target group: men / unisex
Ski type: All Mountain / All Round / Freeride
Skier type: sporty
Intended use according to technical description: All Mountain
Terrain according to product classification: powder / groomed slopes and powder
Lengths: 165 / 172 / 179 / 186 cm
Geometry 165 cm: 126-95-111.5 mm
Geometry 172 cm: 127.5-95.5-113 mm
Geometry 179 cm: 129-96-114.5 mm
Geometry 186 cm: 130.5-96.5-116 mm
Waist width: 95 / 95.5 / 96 / 96.5 mm depending on length
Radius: 16 m (165 cm) / 17 m (172 cm) / 18 m (179 cm) / 19 m (186 cm)
Weight: 1900 g / 179 cm
Rocker: All Mountain Rocker 20/65/15
Core: Power Woodcore
Construction: HRZN 3D Maverick/Maven / Directional Shape / Dura Cap Sidewall / CTI Powered
Topsheet: Matte Topsheet
Edges: Dura Edge
Base finish: World Cup Base Finish
Side Edge Angle: 87°
Base Edge Angle: 1.0°
Additional feature: Carbon Footprint Reduction -16%
Binding: Flat without binding / version with Strive 14 GW
Recommended binding: Strive 14 GW
Binding up to according to product classification: 140 kg
Colour according to technical description: Gunmetal / Black
Colour according to product classification: black / grey
Manufacturer code Flat: AA0030928
Manufacturer code with Strive 14 GW: AAST02572
Product code: N26000984
Why choose ATOMIC Maverick 96 CTI?
ATOMIC Maverick 96 CTI are particularly suitable for sporty skiers looking for wide and highly versatile men’s/unisex all-mountain/freeride skis for different snow and terrain conditions. The 95–96.5 mm waist depending on length, Power Woodcore, CTI Powered, HRZN 3D Maverick/Maven and All Mountain Rocker 20/65/15 form the technical foundation of a model that, according to the supplied information, is designed to handle varied conditions from groomed slopes to powder.
Four lengths from 165 to 186 cm offer radii from 16 to 19 m, and according to the supplied information the model is available both as a Flat version without bindings and as a version with Strive 14 GW. The combination of an all-mountain/freeride focus, a waist approaching 100 mm and the construction features specified by the manufacturer creates a versatile model for sporty skiers who do not want to be limited to just one type of terrain or snow condition.
ATOMIC Maverick 96 CTI are wide and versatile men’s/unisex all-mountain/freeride skis with a 95–96.5 mm waist, Power Woodcore, CTI Powered, HRZN 3D Maverick/Maven and All Mountain Rocker 20/65/15, designed for sporty skiers looking for one versatile model for varied conditions from groomed slopes to powder.
| For whom: | Men's/Unisex |
| Type of skis: | All Mountain/All Round, Freeride |
| Type of skier: | Sports |
| Type of ski slope: | Powder, Prepared and powder |
| Color: | Black, Gray |
| Core type: | Wooden core |
| Ski width under bindings: | 85 - 100 mm |
| Radius: | Long (over 17 m), Medium (14-17m) |
| Including binding: | No, Yes |
| Binding up to - kg: | 140 kg |
A 1.0° base edge angle for easy turning, excellent edge grip and aggressive tracking.
Carbon and titanal deliver the ideal balance of agility and stability for lively, highly charged performance.
Minimal tail rocker for more edge contact creating better grip and stability.
A sidewall from the base to the top sheet of the ski enables controlled power transmission and excellent edge grip.
The rounded Dura Cap shape makes the ski significantly more durable, as it is less prone to scratches.
Reinforced with wood for added stability and smoothness, HRZN 3D provides better float in deep snow.
A matte topsheet gives the ski a shine-free finish, for a stylish, modern look.
Dynamic wood core brings you stability and absorbs vibrations at high speeds.

WORLD CUP-LEVEL GRINDING MEANS LESS FRICTION AND MORE SPEED.
Ski profile for on or off piste. Early rise in the tip, or in tip and tail for total versatility.