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Additional Information about Atomic Theory 2012 Skis (B Grade) Skis Only |
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 Here it is, the Ski Of The Year, according to Fall Line, and according to Edge & Wax! We have managed to get our hands on some pairs of skis without bindings so you can choose your own, with very minor cosmetic defects.
These skis are what the ski industry refers to as B Grade skis, although we think these are more A-! There are minor cosmetic issues with the skis, in the case of all of these skis it is on the base (The black bases were cut a little short so have had clear P-Tex to make a 100% effective repair) and the skis will perform 100% and are offered with the standard warranty.
Click on the video tab below to hear the same things being said by each of our test team who tried these skis on different days. It is uncanny!
The Atomic Theory is from Atomic's All Mountain Twin Tip range, but don't go running if you are not a park skier. This is very much for the intermediate and advanced all mountain skier looking for a good all round ski that can carve the mountain and float off-piste.
The Theory features a slanted sidewall within a traditional sandwich construction, to give you edge hold, and the sidewall damper is 360 degrees to dampen at the tip and tail whilst still driving power to the edges. Atomic's L3 Woodcore is a half cap construction at the tip and tail to offer protection, whilst the sidewall features underfoot to drive power from your movements. It is triple-layered is extremely durable and offers further damping to the skier. The combination of this sidewall construction and a wood core ensures a lively feel and makes for a great flexing ski.
A new Adaptive Rocker offers a slight rise at the tip when the ski is weighted for float in softer snow and reduces edge catch, but when tilted onto it's edge the ski offers full length contact of the edge with the piste.
This is the flat deck ski option, which means bindings are not included. We offer a range of bindings to suit this ski, and thanks to the versatility of the ski you can look at adding a Schizo style binding or even an AT Touring binding.
SPECIFICATION
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LENGTH |
168cm |
177cm |
186cm |
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Tip |
128mm |
130mm |
132mm |
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Waist |
95mm |
95mm |
95mm |
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Tail |
117mm |
119mm |
121mm |
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Radius |
18 Metres |
19 Metres |
20 Metres |
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OUR OPINION
A cracking all-mountain ski, this one received universal acclaim at the annual ski test.. If you are a between the sticks rapid carver it won't be for you, but if you want an amazingly versatile all-mountain ski that holds it edge well in sweeping turns, and floats well on powder, this is a go-to ski. Confidence inspiring, stable, fun.
IS IT FOR ME?
If you want a value for money ski that performs incredibly well across the whole mountain in all ski conditions, at a fantastic price, then this is THE choice for this season. Having a twin tip too, makes this a lot of fun for the more advanced skier wanting to mess around.
Here is a handy reference chart to give you an indication of your correct ski size. Remember that this chart is just a starting guide. If you have rented a ski length recently and found that this suited you, do NOT be afraid to select that size if it differs from the above - Length is a personal thing!
This should be enough to help direct you to the ski for you, but if you need more help just contact us here at Edge & Wax.
Next we need to adjust the length to match your ability:
Decide on your ski level using the above chart, and then make the following adjustments:
REMEMBER! This chart is just a starting guide. If you have rented a ski length recently and found that this suited you, do NOT be afraid to select that size if it differs from the above - Length is a personal thing!
 Here is our shipping table to give an indication of our packing and postage charges. If you have any queries about shipping charges please contact us before placing your order so that we can answer your questions. Please note that shipping charges are subject to change on oversized objects and for shipments to certain international locations due to courier restrictions
UK DOMESTIC SHIPPING
(normally 3-5 working days on in stock items) (Please note skis sometimes take a little longer due to set-up/waxing,) Select PRIORITY shipping if you need your items/skis faster | Up to £50.00 | £50.01 And Over | Priority Shipping
(Next Day Service apart from skis*) | | England And Scotland (Not Scottish Highlands) | £3.50 | FREE | Additional £5.00 ** | | Wales | £3.50 | FREE | Additional £5.00 ** | | Other UK Areas (Channel Islands See Below) | Up to 500G | Up to 2KG | Over 2KG | | Isle Of Man | £3.50 | £6.00 | £25.00 | | Northern Ireland | £3.50 | £6.00 | £25.00 | | Scotland – Highlands and Northern Scotland | £3.50 | £6.00 | £25.00 | INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING OPTIONS
(normally 7-10 days depending on location)
Shipping up to 2KG is NOT insured. To add insured shipping
please select the “priority shipping” option | Up to 500G | Up to 2KG | Over 2KG | | Albania (AL) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Algeria (DZ) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Andorra (AD) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Argentina (AR) | £8.00 | £28.00 | £55.00 | | Armenia (AM) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Australia (AU) | £8.00 | £35.00 | £65.00 | | Austria (AT) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Belgium (BE) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £35.00 | | B.F.P.O | £2.50 | £3.50 | CALL | | Bolivia (BO) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Bosnia-Herzegovina (BA) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Brazil (BR) | £8.00 | £28.00 | £55.00 | | Bulgaria (BG) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £40.00 | | Canada (CA) | £8.00 | £28.00 | £55.00 | | Chile (CL) | £8.00 | £28.00 | £55.00 | | China R.O.C (CN) | £8.00 | £28.00 | £55.00 | | Croatia (HR) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Cyprus (CY) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £55.00 | | Czech Republic (CZ) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Denmark (DK) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £35.00 | | Egypt (EG) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £40.00 | | Estonia (EE) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Falkland Islands (FK) | £8.00 | £28.00 | £55.00 | | Finland (FI) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | France (FR) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £35.00 | | Georgia (Republic Of) (GE) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £35.00 | | Germany (DE) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £35.00 | | Gibraltar (GI) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £55.00 | | Greece (GR) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £40.00 | | Greenland (GL) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Guernsey (GU) | £5.00 | £12.00 | £25.00 | | Hong Kong (HK) | £8.00 | £35.00 | £65.00 | | Hungary (HU) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £40.00 | | Iceland (IS) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Ireland (IE) | £5.00 | £12.00 | £25.00 | | Italy (IT) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £40.00 | | Japan (JP) | £8.00 | £35.00 | £65.00 | | Jersey (JE) | £5.00 | £12.00 | £25.00 | | Latvia (LV) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Liechtenstein (LI) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Lithuania (LT) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £40.00 | | Luxembourg (LU) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £35.00 | | Macedonia (Republic Of) (MK) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £35.00 | | Malta (MT) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £40.00 | | Monaco (France) (MC) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £35.00 | | Netherlands (NL) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £35.00 | | New Zealand (NZ) | £8.00 | £35.00 | £65.00 | | Niue (New Zealand) (NU) | £8.00 | £35.00 | £65.00 | | Norway (NO) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Paraguay (PY) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £40.00 | | Poland (PL) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £40.00 | | Portugal (PT) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Romania () | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Russia (RU) | contact us | contact us | contact us | | Saudi Arabia (SA) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £55.00 | | Serbia-Montenegro (YU) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Slovakia (SK) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £55.00 | | Slovenia (SI) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | South Africa (ZA) | £8.00 | £28.00 | £55.00 | | Spain (ES) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £40.00 | | Sweden (SE) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Switzerland (CH) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Taiwan (TW) | £8.00 | £35.00 | £65.00 | | Turkey (TR) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | Ukraine (UA) | £6.00 | £15.00 | £55.00 | | United Arab Emirates U.A.E (AE) | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | United States of America (US) | £8.00 | £28.00 | £55.00 | | Uruguay | £6.00 | £20.00 | £45.00 | | We cannot guarantee that we will accept any orders from countries outside of the UK and those countries mentioned above.
* Skis are sent to our workshop prior to shipping for correct set-up, waxing and packing, therefore we cannot offer a next day service on skis. Priority shipping does however move your order to the front of the workshop queue for priority set-up.
** Not Available to Scottish Highlands & Islands  Please Note: Priority shipping orders need to be received by 13:30pm Monday-Thursday for a next working day delivery on in stock items. For skis this is 10am to allow us time to wax and pack your skis. Orders placed on Saturday or Sunday using priority shipping will be shipped on the following Monday. Our couriers and Royal Mail do NOT collect from us on Saturday or Sunday. For a Saturday delivery please contact us.
 Snowpulse bags, due to the nature of the gas cannister in this system, we cannot ship internationally at our standard pricing, as a dangerous goods agent is required to prepare the shipment. In these cases we will contact you with a revised cost before proceeding with the order.
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Ski Buying Guide
There is a lot of information on the web, in magazines, and from friends on how to choose the right skis, and of course the correct length.
We were there once, buying our first pair. It's a big investment, but the payback if you choose the right skis is amazing; retail skis are superior to rental skis, only you have used them so they will last a lot longer, and you can also gain valuable ski time on the mountain not having to get into the ski and boot rental queue.
We have broken our guide into two sections - Skis 101, a breakdown of what a ski actually is, all the geeky words used, and what they really mean to you. And then we have the Ski Buyers Guide below, to help guide you through your ski purchase.
We hope you find both of these guides useful, and remember, we are only a phone-call, email or short trip away if you need further advice on your purchase. If you are buying skis, we are here to help!
Buying Skis
Step 1 - Which Type Of Ski?
The first step in buying your own skis, is to work out the type of skier you are and the skier you want to be.
Skis come in a variety of types. Here are the key ones:
Piste Skis - These are suited to skiing on piste, in good snow conditions. Some models use technology direct from the racing scene. Piste skis are great carving skis. Piste skis may struggle a little when skiing in less perfect conditions, and also if you wish to go off-piste.
All Mountain Skis (Or All Condition Skis) - These skis allow you to ski in a variety of snow conditions. So whether it is icy or slushy, an all-conditions ski will perform better than a piste ski. There is sometimes a loss of carving ability, but the modern all-conditions skis such as Volkl AC skis and Attiva women's skis have the latest technology to maintain carving ability.
Back Country Skis - These skis are for venturing out of bounds, hiking all over the mountain. They will remain versatile enough to ski the whole mountain, and also be lighter than normal to make it easier to carry them or travel uphill with them. Normally these are supplied without bindings, and you select an appropriate binding to suit your needs (See our Ski 101 section)
Off-Piste Skis (Or free ride, powder skis) - These skis are designed for skiing in powder and off-piste conditions. They will generally be wider to help with floating in the snow, and be a little more forgiving to give you more feel in powder and to absorb impacts from jumping/landing.
Which Length Of Ski Do I need?
You know the type of ski you want, you now know what each brand. Now you just need to work out the correct length.
This chart is to give you a rough indication of size. Height is not the main factor with modern carving skis; weight and ability are the two key things to consider. You can contact us any time for advice on ski lengths.
If you are between sizes, a shorter ski will give you shorter turns and a longer ski will be a little faster. If you are comparing to old non-carving skis you will see modern skis tend to be used in shorter lengths.
If you are buying a piste ski this chart should be accurate, if you are looking at an all-conditions ski, and again are between sizes, we suggest the lower of the two lengths. If you are a female skier, also choose the shorter length
Next, adjust the length to match your ability:
Decide on your ski level using the above chart, and then make the following adjustments:
REMEMBER! This chart is just a starting guide. If you have rented a ski length recently and found that this suited you, do NOT be afraid to select that size if it differs from the above - Length is a personal thing!
This should be enough to help direct you to the ski for you, but if you need more help just contact us here at Edge & Wax.
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