Atomic Vantage 85 Skis - Women's: The Atomic Vantage 85 W is the perfect choice if you like the piste but love dipping into the powder. It's the smaller-waist option in our popular Vantage series - progressive all-mountain skis built to be great on hard pack and equally good in soft snow. It features a Light Woodcore made of strong, lightweight poplar wood. It also comes with the iconic Vantage Firewall, an extra full sidewall for awesome power transmission and edge grip on hard pack. All this, plus the 85mm waist width, more directional shape and All Mountain Rocker in the tip and tail make the Vantage 85 W a top performer in all conditions. You'll turn like a dream both on the piste and in soft snow. Firewall Light Woodcore Structured Top Sheet AMT ROCKER 15/75/10 *Realskiers Recommended 2018* For the beleaguered skier on a budget, it must seem like every highly rated model has a core made from Caspian Sea caviar. Thank goodness for the Atomic Vantage 85 W. With a down-to-earth street price of $399, it's perfect for the intermediate woman who wants to ski more of the mountain. The Vantage 85 W is so affordable because its construction sticks to the essentials and eliminates the extraneous. A light wood core encased in a slip of fiberglass provides support and energy; a thick vertical sidewall puts direct pressure on the edge, giving the Vantage 85 W the tenacity of pricier rides.