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2020 Atomic Vantage 86 Ti

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Philpug: The Vantage 86 Ti is a bit of a throwback, back to the days of original Nomad Crimson Ti and Völkl AC50, a burly mid-80mm-waisted charger but now with a modern flair. Just looking at the black-on-black graphics of the 86 Ti, you can tell it means business. It wants to charge and take no prisoners, let alone names. Where most system skis in this class use $200-ish retail bindings, the Vantage 86 Ti uses the $279 Warden 13, one of the few MNC (multinorm certified) bindings in this segment.

Insider tip: Lighter or finesse skiers, look at the Vantage X 83 CTi.​

Drahtguy Kevin: The 86 Ti is light with great grip on edge. The turn radius feels much tighter than the 18.9 m advertised. The tip initiates easily and the tail follows suit with a taste of pop. Intermediate skiers and above will find this a viable frontside-biased all-mountain ski.

Insider tip: Don’t be afraid to test your skills; the Vantage 86 Ti is willing to work with you.​
 
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Who is it for?
Bigger, stronger skiers unite. Skiers wanting to spend time both on and off piste.
Who is it not for?
Finesse skiers; the ski will take you for a ride. Pure carvers. This ski likes to play.
Skier ability
  1. Advanced
  2. Expert
Ski category
  1. Frontside
  2. All Mountain
Ski attributes
  1. Groomers
  2. Off Piste
  3. Trees
Segment
  1. Men

Specifications

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Available sizes
165, 173, 181
Dimensions
123-86-106.5
Radius
18.2m@173cm
Rocker profile
  1. Camber with tip rocker
Construction design
  1. New graphics
Binding options
  1. System

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