Atomic Maverick 88 CTI Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Atomic
Atomic Maverick 88 CTI Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Atomic
Atomic Maverick 88 CTI Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Atomic
Atomic Maverick 88 CTI Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Atomic
Atomic Maverick 88 CTI Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Atomic
Atomic Maverick 88 CTI Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Atomic
Atomic Maverick 88 CTI Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Atomic
Atomic Maverick 88 CTI Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Atomic
Atomic Maverick 88 CTI Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Atomic
Atomic Maverick 88 CTI Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Atomic
Atomic Maverick 88 CTI Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Atomic
Atomic Maverick 88 CTI Alpine Ski Skis - Alpine Skis - Mens-Unisex Atomic

Atomic Maverick 88 CTI Alpine Ski

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The Atomic Maverick 88 CTI is an 88 mm firm-snow all-mountain ski with a carbon and titanal laminate, 1,770 g per ski at 179 cm, and a 15 m to 17 m radius across five lengths.
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88 mm All-Mountain Alpine Ski

Atomic Maverick 88 CTI Alpine Ski

The Atomic Maverick 88 CTI is a directional all-mountain ski for skiers whose home mountain is firm more often than it is deep but who still want to duck off the groomer on occasion. An 88 mm waist at 172 cm keeps the ski quick from edge to edge on hardpack, and 75 percent camber underfoot with only 15 percent tip rocker puts a long stretch of edge on the snow, which is what carries a carved turn through ice. At 1,770 g per ski in the 179 cm the Maverick 88 CTI is 130 g lighter per ski than the wider Maverick 96 CTI, and the radius runs 15 m to 17 m across five lengths, which keeps turn shape short and repeatable rather than long and drawn out.

Expert Review Specs and setup guidance reviewed by CCBB ski staff.

Is This the Right Ski for You?

Best For
Skiers on firm-snow mountains who want a quick, edge-holding ski for groomers with enough width to leave the trail, and who prefer a shorter, more frequent turn shape.
Consider Another Ski If
You ski soft snow often or want float. An 88 mm waist with 15 percent tip rocker gives up soft-snow performance to gain grip on firm snow.

CCBB Ski Ratings

Downhill Performance
4/5
Carbon and titanal laminate at 1,770 g per ski
Firm Snow Grip
5/5
88 mm waist with 75 percent camber underfoot
Soft Snow Float
2/5
88 mm waist with 15 percent tip rocker
Playfulness
3/5
15 m radius in the 159 cm with 10 percent tail rocker

Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.

CCBB Ski Profile

Dimensions123-88-108 mm (172 cm)
Turn Radius16 m (172 cm)
Rocker ProfileAll Mountain Rocker 15/75/10
Core and LaminateAsh and poplar with carbon and titanal
SidewallDura Cap
Tip DesignHRZN 3D
Factory Edge Angles87 degree side, 1.0 degree base
Recommended UseFrontside and all-mountain

Why We Like It

  • 75 percent camber underfoot and only 15 percent tip rocker keep an unusually long stretch of edge in contact with firm snow, which is the whole point of this ski.
  • The carbon and titanal CTI Powered laminate adds damping at 1,770 g per ski, so the ski holds a line on scraped-off snow without feeling heavy underfoot.
  • Five lengths from 159 cm to 186 cm on a 15 m to 17 m radius make this the easiest ski in the Maverick line to size accurately.
  • A Dura Cap sidewall wraps from base to topsheet, which sheds the chips and dings that a daily resort ski collects at the rack.

Best Uses

  • Firm-snow and hardpack resort days
  • Carved turns at a 15 m to 17 m radius
  • Frontside skiing with occasional trips into soft snow off the trail
  • Skiers who want a quicker turn shape than a 96 mm ski gives
  • Daily resort use where durability matters

Ski Selection Advice

The Maverick 88 CTI has the tightest length spacing in the Maverick line, five sizes from 159 cm to 186 cm, so there is usually a length that fits without compromise. Radius moves in half-metre steps from 15 m to 17 m, a narrower spread than the wider Maverick 96 CTI, which means length here changes stability and edge contact more than it changes turn shape. Waist width also creeps from 87 mm at 159 cm to 89 mm at 186 cm.

This is a flat ski that mounts with any standard alpine binding on a four-hole pattern, no plate needed. Match the binding to your boot's sole norm rather than to the ski. Brake width needs to clear the waist of the length you buy, so a 90 mm brake is the practical floor at 172 cm and a 95 mm brake still mounts cleanly. Atomic publishes no recommended mount point, so use the factory boot-center mark.

Length and mount guidance from CCBB ski staff. Confirm brake width against the length you order.

📏 Technical Specifications Manufacturer specs · Click to expand

Shape and Sizing

Dimensions119-87-104 mm (159 cm), 121-87.5-106 mm (165 cm), 123-88-108 mm (172 cm), 125-88.5-110 mm (179 cm), 127-89-112 mm (186 cm)
Turn Radius15 m (159 cm), 15.5 m (165 cm), 16 m (172 cm), 16.5 m (179 cm), 17 m (186 cm)
Lengths159, 165, 172, 179, 186 cm
Weight1,770 g per ski (179 cm)
Rocker ProfileAll Mountain Rocker 15/75/10

Construction

CorePower Woodcore, an ash and poplar wood core
LaminateCTI Powered, carbon fiber with titanal aluminium sheet
SidewallDura Cap sidewall, base to topsheet
TipHRZN 3D, added shovel surface area
Edges and Base87 degree side edge, 1.0 degree base edge, World Cup base finish, Dura Edge
Built InBulgaria

Compare the Atomic Maverick 88 CTI

Maverick 88 CTI vs. Atomic Maverick 96 CTI

Same family, same laminate, different job. The Atomic Maverick 96 CTI runs 96 mm underfoot at 179 cm with 20 percent tip rocker and an 18 m radius, so it floats better and draws a longer turn. The Maverick 88 CTI is narrower, 130 g lighter per ski, and quicker on firm snow. Pick on how often your snow is soft.

Shop the Atomic Maverick 96 CTI Alpine Ski

Maverick 88 CTI vs. Atomic Maven 88 CTI

The Atomic Maven 88 CTI is the women's ski built on the same 88 mm all-mountain concept, offered in a shorter length run, 147 cm to 172 cm against 159 cm to 186 cm. The underfoot number is identical, so length availability and flex preference decide between them rather than width.

Shop the Atomic Maven 88 CTI Alpine Ski

Maverick 88 CTI vs. Atomic Backland 102

These sit at opposite ends of the catalogue. The Atomic Backland 102 is a 102 mm touring ski at 1,430 g per ski in the 179 cm, built for skinning uphill. The Maverick 88 CTI is 340 g heavier per ski, narrower, and built around edge grip on lift-served firm snow. Nobody should be choosing between these on specs alone.

Shop the Atomic Backland 102 Alpine Ski

Common Questions

Who should buy the Atomic Maverick 88 CTI?
The Atomic Maverick 88 CTI suits resort skiers on firm-snow mountains who want a quick, precise ski for groomers with enough width to leave the trail. An 88 mm waist at 172 cm on a 16 m radius, with 75 percent camber underfoot, favors edge grip and a shorter turn shape over float.
Does the published 1,770 g weight apply to every length?
No, and this is the most common error made with this ski. 1,770 g per ski is the figure at 179 cm only. Ski weight scales with length, so the 159 cm is meaningfully lighter and the 186 cm heavier. Any weight quoted without a length attached is incomplete, whoever is quoting it.
What bindings work with the Atomic Maverick 88 CTI?
The Maverick 88 CTI is a flat ski and accepts any standard alpine binding on a four-hole pattern with no reinforcing plate. What decides compatibility is the sole norm printed on your boot, not the ski, so match the binding to the boot. The brake has to clear the waist of your chosen length, which means 90 mm or wider at 172 cm.
How does the Atomic Maverick 88 CTI ski on ice?
This is where it is strongest. 75 percent camber underfoot with only 15 percent tip rocker keeps a long edge on the snow, the 87 degree factory side edge is set for grip, and the titanal in the laminate damps the chatter that makes a lighter ski skip off hard snow.
What length Atomic Maverick 88 CTI should I choose?
Five lengths run from 159 cm to 186 cm on a 15 m to 17 m radius, which is a narrow spread, so length changes stability and edge contact more than it changes turn shape. Sizing near your height works well here. The waist also grows from 87 mm at 159 cm to 89 mm at 186 cm.
Is the Atomic Maverick 88 CTI wide enough for powder?
No. At 88 mm underfoot with 15 percent tip rocker it is built to grip firm snow, and it will feel narrow on a deep day. It handles a few inches of fresh over a firm base without complaint. Skiers who see real soft snow regularly should look at the Atomic Maverick 96 CTI or wider.
What is the difference between Power Woodcore and CTI Powered?
They are two different layers. Power Woodcore is the core itself, ash and poplar, which sets the ski's base flex and damping. CTI Powered is the laminate wrapped around that core, carbon fiber plus titanal aluminium sheet, which adds torsional stiffness and quiets vibration. Both appear on the Maverick 88 CTI.

Our Verdict

The Atomic Maverick 88 CTI is a firm-snow all-mountain ski that does its job well. An 88 mm waist at 172 cm, 75 percent camber underfoot, and a carbon and titanal laminate at 1,770 g per ski add up to a ski that grips hard snow and comes around quickly on a 15 m to 17 m radius. It gives up float to do that, and on a deep day the wider Atomic Maverick 96 CTI is the better tool. But for skiers whose mountain is firm most mornings and who want one ski that carves properly and still tolerates a run through the trees, the Maverick 88 CTI is well judged, and five lengths make it easy to size.

Frequently Asked Questions

What foot shape works best?

Low- to medium-volume feet with a lower instep and secure heel.
Does it punch well?

Minor boot fitting is possible, but race boots are less forgiving to modify than heavier Grilamid touring boots.