Redster S9 RVSK S + X 12 GW Re

The Redster S9 RVSK S is Atomic's consumer-facing slalom ski — a direct descendant of World Cup race stock dressed for the lift line. At 68mm underfoot with turn radii running 11.3 to 13.1 meters across its 155–170cm range, this is pure short-turn geometry. The foundation is a dual-titanal sandwich — two full sheets of titanal wrapping an ash-and-poplar Power Woodcore — which is what gives the ski its trademark lock: the edge grabs hard on firm snow and doesn't chatter, doesn't wash, doesn't negotiate. The Ultrawall sidewall adds to that torsional authority. On top of that Atomic layers in Revoshock S, a small suspension element built into the binding interface that takes the high-frequency buzz out of icy morning groomers, and Carbon Boost heel inserts that stiffen the tail selectively so each turn exits with a clean, punchy kick. The full-camber 0/100/0 profile means there's no rocker anywhere — the ski is on the snow tip to tail, always loaded, always live. It comes as a complete system with the Atomic X 12 GW binding, a race-plate DIN 4–12 setup compatible with both alpine and GripWalk soles.

This ski is for expert and advanced-expert skiers who live on groomed terrain and want a short-turn machine they can actually ski every day — former racers, NASTAR regulars, strong recreational skiers who know how to use a stiff, narrow platform and are comfortable driving both ski tips at speed. If you ski at a more measured pace, or if you spend meaningful time on variable or soft snow, the S9 will feel unforgiving and one-dimensional — the stiff tail punishes anything but clean technique in the fall line. If you want the same Redster DNA with more versatility and a longer-radius option, look at the Atomic Redster Q9, which runs 75mm underfoot with a more forgiving flex pattern built for linking carved turns across a full day of groomer skiing rather than lap after lap of slalom gates.