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?
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 |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2018