Atomic Automatic 117 vs Atomic Punx Jr. III - Big Boys'
Skis comparison — 2014-2015 season
Compare two models
How they compare
the Atomic Automatic 117 leans more freeride/powder, while the Atomic Punx Jr. III - Big Boys' leans more freestyle / park/all mountain. They share a twin tip shape — symmetrical tips for skiing switch and park; playful and forgiving. The Atomic Automatic 117 has a hybrid (rocker/camber) profile (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile), while the Atomic Punx Jr. III - Big Boys' uses camber (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise). The Atomic Automatic 117 targets expert riders while the Atomic Punx Jr. III - Big Boys' is aimed at intermediate riders. At $63.96 vs $279.95 MSRP, the Atomic Punx Jr. III - Big Boys' is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
Atomic Automatic 117
3
Atomic Punx Jr. III - Big Boys'
8
Powder
Atomic Automatic 117
9
Atomic Punx Jr. III - Big Boys'
5
Freestyle
Atomic Automatic 117
3
Atomic Punx Jr. III - Big Boys'
6
Freeride
Atomic Automatic 117
6
Atomic Punx Jr. III - Big Boys'
5
Stiffness
Atomic Automatic 117N/A
Atomic Punx Jr. III - Big Boys'N/A
Versatility
Atomic Automatic 117
5
Atomic Punx Jr. III - Big Boys'
8
Atomic Automatic 117
Atomic Punx Jr. III - Big Boys'
Core Specs
TerrainFreeride, Powder
TerrainFreestyle / Park, All Mountain
ShapeTwin Tip
ShapeTwin Tip
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberCamber
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelExpert
Riding LevelIntermediate
MSRP$279.95
MSRP$63.96
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
193 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
150 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
Camber Profile