Maven 93 C - Review 2023

Taking notes from Atomic’s racing heritage and their more recent renown in the freeride world, the Maven 93 C aims to bring piste-quality edgehold and stability to the whole mountain. Released in tandem with the Maverick series above, the two series effectively replace the Vantage as Atomic’s capable-yet-accessible all-mountain models.

Given its shape, the Maven 93 C should leave no one wondering about its purpose. The series lands right in the sweet spot for intermediate and advanced recreational skiers who favor stability and engaged maneuverability over the newschool slashy style. 

While they borrow from the successful features of the Bent Chetlers (namely in their loose, flotation-device tips) the Maven adheres to the tenets of practical ski design. A long effective edge and a traditional taper make skiers who like to carve their turns feel at home most anywhere on the mountain. Atomic’s Carbon Backbone helps keep things stable when you pick up speed on said edges.

We think the Maven 93 C is a great place to start or end your journey into all-mountain skis. It’s light and accessible enough to hold appeal for those moving out of beginner territory, with enough support to cater to all but the most aggressive skiers.