Atomic Automatic 109 vs Atomic Drifter
Skis comparison — 2014-2015 season
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How they compare
Both target all mountain terrain, while the Atomic Automatic 109 leans more freeride/powder. The Atomic Automatic 109 uses a twin tip shape while the Atomic Drifter is flat. Both feature hybrid (rocker/camber) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile. The Atomic Automatic 109 targets expert riders while the Atomic Drifter is aimed at advanced riders. At $18 vs $640.95 MSRP, the Atomic Drifter is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
Atomic Automatic 109
7
Atomic Drifter
7
Powder
Atomic Automatic 109
5
Atomic Drifter
5
Freestyle
Atomic Automatic 109
6
Atomic Drifter
5
Freeride
Atomic Automatic 109
5
Atomic Drifter
6
Stiffness
Atomic Automatic 109N/A
Atomic DrifterN/A
Versatility
Atomic Automatic 109
8
Atomic Drifter
7
Atomic Automatic 109
Atomic Drifter
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride, Powder
TerrainAll Mountain
ShapeTwin Tip
Shapeflat
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelExpert
Riding LevelAdvanced
MSRP$640.95
MSRP$18
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
182 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
173 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
Camber Profile