Reviewers' score
15.7
Atomic VF 73 review 2011
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The Atomic VF73 is an excellent ski but unfortunately there’s too much emphasis on performance for our "Intermediate" programme. It just missed getting a “reviewer’s favourite” rating as it was considered less accessible than the other models in the category. It’s nonetheless an ideal ski for a wide range of skiers, from the intermediate (relatively sportive) to the good skier who’s looking for a more technical ski that’s responsive, precise and effective.
Review: Pros
- The performance of the Atomic VF73 impressed the reviewers. The ski is stable, highly responsive and playful. It's fun to manoeuvre and is great for short-radius turns. Relatively rigid, it has excellent grip and is faultless in turn control.
Review: Cons
- The VF73 was judged slightly too rigid for a ski in this category. Rigidity is an advantage in terms of performance, but makes it less accessible (although it’s still not bad) as it requires some technical know-how and physical prowess, and so is less suitable for a complete beginner.
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.3 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.8 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
Who's it for?
Beginner → Excellent
Features of the VF 73
| Brand : | Atomic |
| Model : | VF 73 |
| Year : | 2011 |
| Family : | Men's intermediate |
| Size tested : | 167 cm |
| Tip size : | 120 mm |
| Waist size : | 73 mm |
| Tail size : | 105 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2010