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Men's · all-mountain · directional

Atomic Maverick 86 C

6 available lengths: 153, 159, 165, 172, 179, 186 cm
$600 MSRP
The read

This all-mountain ski targets intermediate to advanced skiers seeking a versatile frontside-leaning platform. Its 88.5mm waist sits near the middle of the all-mountain cohort, its 16.5m radius suits medium-to-long arcs, and rocker-camber-rocker shaping aids turn entry and release. The carbon-reinforced wood core with no metal keeps it light and lively, rewarding skiers who want an energetic, accessible ride on groomers and moderate off-piste terrain.

Where it sits across every ski we carry

Waist 88.5 mm
Narrower · firmer-snow Wider · powder
Weight 1,580 g
Lighter · playful Heavier · damp & planted
Turn radius 16.5 m
Shorter · quick & nimble Longer · stable at speed
Tip taper 36.5 mm
Straighter · grippy More taper · loose

Specs & what they mean

What the Maverick 86 C's numbers add up to, as a model — the three things that define how it skis.

Turn & shape

A 16.5-meter radius sits in the all-purpose range — turn shapes that shorten up or open out without committing to either; a moderate tip taper keeps turn entry easy while the shovel still engages.

Stability & dampness

Built without metal on a poplar wood core, it's lighter and livelier underfoot — easy to release from a turn and quick edge to edge. At 1,580 g it's a genuinely light ski, nimble and easy to move around.

Float & width

At 88 mm it's an all-rounder leaning toward firm snow — enough width for soft conditions, still quick on edge. Rocker at tip and tail lets it smear and release easily, while the camber underfoot keeps an edge.
Metal
None
Core
Poplar wood core
Rocker
Rocker camber rocker
Tail
Not published
Recommended binding
Not published
By length — exact specs for each size
Spec 153 cm159 cm165 cm172 cm179 cm186 cm
Tip (mm) Not published Not published Not published Not published 125.0 Not published
Waist (mm) 88.588.588.588.588.588.5
Tail (mm) Not published Not published Not published Not published 110.0 Not published
Radius (m) Not published Not published Not published Not published 16.5 Not published
Weight (g) Not published Not published Not published Not published 1,580 Not published

Common questions

How much does the Maverick 86 C weigh?

Per ski, the Maverick 86 C weighs 1,580 g across its lengths (1,580 g at 179 cm).

What is the Maverick 86 C's turn radius?

The Maverick 86 C has a 16.5 m turn radius.

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