The Atomic Maverick 86 C is the ski you reach for when the conditions aren't looking good but you're still ripping, remember you aren't a ski bum if you only ski powder days. The skis Poplar core is bolstered by a poplar core and carbon fiber, this combination provides a nice level of do it all stiffness that is still playful and fun. The skis construction provides great hold in variable conditions while still being steady at high speed and responsive in different conditions. The Atomic Maverick 86 C is a nice hard charger for anyone getting after it!