88 mm All-Mountain Ski
Atomic Maverick 88 CTI Alpine Ski
The Atomic Maverick 88 CTI Alpine Ski is for advanced resort skiers who spend most days on groomers and firm snow and want a ski that still steps off the trail when the bumps and trees call. An 88.5 mm waist and a 16.5 m radius at 179 cm keep the ski quick from edge to edge on hardpack, while a carbon and titanal layer adds torsional grip and damping. Weighing 1,770 g per ski at 179 cm, with an early-rise tip and only a short tail rocker, the Atomic Maverick 88 CTI suits front-side carving, chalky steeps, and mixed resort days with a few inches of new snow.
Specs Verified
Ratings synthesized from verified manufacturer specs.
Is This the Right Ski for You?
Best For
Advanced skiers who carve groomers and firm snow most days, want an 88 mm ski that changes edges quickly, and still ski bumps and trees.
Consider Another Ski If
You want a soft-snow ski over 95 mm, a light touring ski for the skin track, or a forgiving ski for building fundamentals.
CCBB Ski Ratings
Downhill Performance
Carbon and titanal layer, 16.5 m at 179 cm
Soft Snow Float
88.5 mm waist at 179 cm
Firm Snow Grip
75 percent camber underfoot
Playfulness
15 percent tip rise, 1,770 g at 179 cm
Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.
Ski Profile
Dimensions125-88.5-110 mm (179 cm)
Turn Radius16.5 m (179 cm)
Rocker ProfileAll Mountain Rocker 15/75/10
Core and LaminateAsh and poplar, carbon and titanal
Binding InterfaceFlat ski, no plate
Recommended UseAll Mountain
Why We Like It
- Camber runs through 75 percent of the length, with 15 percent tip rise and 10 percent tail rise, so most of the edge stays in contact on hard snow.
- CTI Powered construction lays a carbon and titanal sheet, carbon fiber bonded to an aluminum alloy, over the core for edge grip that stays lively rather than heavy.
- Radius scales from 15 m at 159 cm to 17 m at 186 cm, so a shorter length really does turn tighter rather than just being a cut-down long ski.
- A Duracap sidewall, a rounded cap that wraps from base to topsheet, resists chips from rocks and lift-line knocks.
Best Uses
- Groomer carving and front-side laps
- Firm, chalky steeps
- Bumps and tight trees
- Mixed resort days with a few inches of new snow
- Skiers stepping up from an intermediate carver
Ski Selection Advice
Atomic shapes each length of the Maverick 88 CTI separately: the waist grows from 87 mm at 159 cm to 89 mm at 186 cm, and the radius from 15 m to 17 m. We start most skiers at a length between chin and forehead height, then shorten it for bumps and trees or lengthen it for speed on open groomers.
The Maverick 88 CTI ships flat, without a plate, and takes any alpine binding mounted to Atomic's line. Choose a brake wider than the waist, which tops out at 89 mm on the 186 cm, so a 90 mm brake clears every length. Match the binding to your boot sole norm.
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Technical Specifications
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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)
Weight1,770 g per ski (179 cm)
Lengths159, 165, 172, 179, 186 cm
Rocker ProfileAll Mountain Rocker 15/75/10: early-rise tip, camber underfoot, minimal tail rocker
ShapeDirectional, minimal tail rocker
Edge Angles1.0 degree base, 87 degree side
Construction and Use
CorePower Woodcore of ash and poplar
ConstructionCTI Powered carbon and titanal layer, HRZN 3D tip, Duracap sidewall
Recommended UseAll Mountain
SidewallDuracap, base to topsheet
BaseWorld Cup base finish
Brake Width90 mm or wider
Compare the Atomic Maverick 88 CTI
Atomic Maverick 88 CTI vs. Atomic Maverick 96 CTI
The Atomic Maverick 96 CTI uses the same Power Woodcore and carbon and titanal layer on a 96 mm waist at 179 cm, with an 18 m radius. It floats better in new snow and weighs 1,900 g per ski at 179 cm. Choose the 96 for soft-snow days and the 88 for firm snow and quick edge changes.
Atomic Maverick 96 CTI Alpine Ski
Atomic Maverick 88 CTI vs. Blizzard Anomaly 84
The Blizzard Anomaly 84 is 84 mm underfoot, 4.5 mm narrower than the 179 cm Maverick 88 CTI, which tilts it further toward groomers. The Maverick 88 CTI gives up a little hardpack precision for more versatility when you leave the trail.
Blizzard Anomaly 84 Alpine Ski
Atomic Maverick 88 CTI vs. Elan Ripstick 96
The Elan Ripstick 96 is 96 mm underfoot at 182 cm and 1,640 g per ski, with dedicated left and right skis. It is the lighter, softer-snow ski of the two. The Maverick 88 CTI is narrower and carries a titanal layer, which suits skiers who spend most days on firm snow.
Elan Ripstick 96 Alpine Ski
Common Questions
Who should buy the Atomic Maverick 88 CTI?
The Atomic Maverick 88 CTI suits advanced resort skiers who carve firm snow most days and still want a ski for bumps, trees, and light new snow. An 88.5 mm waist and 16.5 m radius at 179 cm keep it quick, and the carbon and titanal layer holds an edge on hardpack.
Is the Atomic Maverick 88 CTI a ski mountaineering ski?
No. The Atomic Maverick 88 CTI is an all-mountain resort ski at 1,770 g per ski at 179 cm, with a titanal layer and no touring-specific features. For skin-track days at a similar width, a touring ski such as the Blizzard Zero G 88 is the right tool.
What bindings work with the Atomic Maverick 88 CTI?
The Atomic Maverick 88 CTI is sold flat and takes any alpine binding mounted to Atomic's line. A 90 mm brake clears the waist at every length, up to 89 mm on the 186 cm. Match the binding to your boot sole norm.
What length Atomic Maverick 88 CTI should I ski?
The Atomic Maverick 88 CTI comes in 159, 165, 172, 179, and 186 cm, with the radius growing from 15 m to 17 m. Most skiers land between chin and forehead height; size down for bumps and trees and up for speed on open terrain.
What does CTI mean on the Atomic Maverick 88 CTI?
CTI stands for Atomic's carbon and titanal layer. A sheet of carbon fiber and titanal, an aluminum alloy, sits over the ash and poplar core to add torsional stiffness and damping, which Atomic pitches as a balance of agility and stability.
How does the Atomic Maverick 88 CTI handle powder?
The HRZN 3D tip, a wood-reinforced shovel with a raised, rounded profile, adds surface area for a few inches of new snow. At 88.5 mm underfoot at 179 cm the ski still sinks in deep snow, so powder-day skiers should look at the 96 mm Maverick 96 CTI.
Our Verdict
The Atomic Maverick 88 CTI Alpine Ski is a firm-snow all-mountain ski for advanced skiers who want precision on hard snow. A long camber section, a carbon and titanal layer, and a 16.5 m radius at 179 cm hold an edge on hardpack, and an early-rise tip lets the ski leave the groomer when the day calls for it. At 1,770 g per ski at 179 cm, the Atomic Maverick 88 CTI Alpine Ski is a strong daily driver for resort skiers who see more firm snow than powder.
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