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Atomic Redster S9 + X12 TL review 2019

PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments

Objectively, the Redster S9 is a good ski, remarkably smooth and versatile. Testers thought it was easy to use, fun, and very predictable so it will give confidence to a lot of skiers. It is especially at ease when carving short turns.

However, the testers said that the ski was sluggish in very quick turns at high speed, which was one of the ski's limitations. Generally, the ski performs well, but its stiffness, edge grip, and rebound at the end of a turn are not as good as some of its rivals.

The ski performs more like a “carver” and the reviewers agreed the ski would have done very well in this category. Something to think about for the next review.

The Redster S9 is a very good ski that we recommend for intermediate to advanced skiers who want to improve their carving skills.

Review: Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Predictable
  • Good at carving small turns
  • Good overall performance
  • Easy to pivot

Review: Cons

  • The ski is soft for a slalom ski
  • Lackluster performance

The ski review scores

Turn initiation
☆☆☆☆☆
14.0
Stability
☆☆☆☆☆
14.0
Stability/turning performance
☆☆☆☆☆
14.0
Grip
☆☆☆☆☆
13.8
Short turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
14.8
Long turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
13.3
Skid turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
15.3
Handleability
☆☆☆☆☆
13.8
Comfort
☆☆☆☆☆
13.3
Snow contact
☆☆☆☆☆
13.5
Soft snow fluidity
☆☆☆☆☆
13.5

Who's it for?

Intermediate+ → Excellent

Manufacturer's remarks

Featuring Servotec technology, which guarantees enhanced agility in tight turns, the Atomic Redster S9 was designed for slalom racing or short turns on the groomers. The Servotec technology provides maximum agility in turns and maximum stability at high speed. The smaller sidecut translates into maximum stability at high speed, but with the Servotec technology, you will feel like you’re on a ski with a more pronounced shape. The full sidewall construction runs the whole length of the ski for more precise turns.

Features of the Redster S9 + X12 TL

Brand : Atomic
Model : Redster S9 + X12 TL
Year : 2019
Family : Slalom
Size tested : 165 cm
Tip size : 118 mm
Waist size : 68 mm
Tail size : 104 mm
Radius for the size reviewed : 12 m

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Reviewed by PROSKILAB™

in La Clusaz, France, March 2018