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Tip: 121 Waist: 79 Tail: 107

Pros: All mountain carver; little bit better in fall line bumps than its big brother, the Crimson.

Cons: Heavier skier might not feel enough float for all mountain conditions. 

Comments: Mainly a front side ski yet wide enough for the occasional foray into the bowls.

Additional Review Provided by SKI Magazine:

Testers happily welcomed Atomic’s new Nomads, a free-spirited collection of all-mountain skis. The Black Eye will be the most useful Atomic for a broad range of experts. It’s damp and powerful, but never lifeless or unruly. It loves high-speed arcing, but put up impressive scores for Rebound Energy. Also cool: You can buy any Nomad flat ($925 for the Black Eye). "A more maneuverable Atomic than recent vintages," said Hogen.

Best For:

Experts in search of true versatility.

Not For:

Bump-skiing, the only skill it lacks.