Testers’ Choice: Atomic Automatic 109

by The Editors October 6, 2015 Leave a Comment

Atomic Automatic 109

$725 – atomic.com
SIZES: 175, 182, 189
DIMENSIONS: 135/109/125
WEIGHT: 9 lbs. (189)

Tested and Reviewed

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Matt Kiedaisch | 5 ft. 8 in. | 160 lbs. | Green Mountains, Vt.

Tester Matt Kiedaisch likes tree lines in the woods of Vermont—but he enjoys letting his skis open up when he gets the chance. He says of his backcountry goals, “I don’t mind climbing, but it’s not why I’m out there. Solid performance on the ride down is what makes me happy.”

Here is his review of the Atomic Automatic 109:

OVERALL SCORE: 8/10
BEST FOR: Inbounds
BEST SPEED: Medium
RESPONSIVENESS: 8/10
PLAYFULNESS: 8/10
SHORT TURNS: 8/10
MEDIUM TURNS: 8/10
HARD SNOW PERFORMANCE: 8/10

Comments: “Nice one-ski option for the East or West. It is comfortable with a range of input from relaxed to fairly aggressive and has really solid edge hold. I’d opt for a lighter ski if I were planning to tour a lot.”

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