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2007 Atomic Sugar Daddy Scores 90 out of 100 points

Posted in 4 Extreme Skis, 6 Powder skis, Atomic by admin

Feb 11 09

2007 Atomic Sugar Daddy Scores 90 out of 100 points

Rated by: Julie Sexton

Size Rated: 173cm

Dimensions: 124-99-115

Turn Radius: 28m

The lightweight Atomic Sugar Daddy is perfect for powder conditions and stable on groomers. I have mine set up with a touring binding and skins, and they are lightweight for backcountry travel. At 99mm under foot, a ski like this was once considered a powder only ski, however it proves to be versitile for most conditions. The Sugar Daddy gets a little chattery at high speeds on groomed or icy runs.

See the video below for a glimpse of how the Sugar Daddy rates in tree skiing, powder skiing and even some hard pack:

Flex, Energy, Power and Acceleration 4

Responsiveness in Short Radius Turns 4

Responsiveness in Medium Radius Turns 4

Responsiveness in Long Radius Turns 4

Stability and Control at Slow Speeds 4

Stability and Control at Cruising Speeds 4

Stability and Control at Fast Speeds 4

Performance and Edge Hold on Hardpack/Ice 4

Performance on Groomed Lift Served Packed Powder 5

Performance in Crud/mixed conditions 4

Performance in Powder 5

Performance in Heavy Wet Snow Spring Conditions 4

Performance in Steeps, Chutes, Couloirs, Backcountry 5

Performance in Bumps, Trees 4

Performance in Racing and Competitive Events NA 5

Design, Innovation and Graphics 5

Durability and Warranty NA

Value vs. Price Paid 5

Overall Impression 5

Would you buy this product (again)? 5 (Yes)

TOTAL SCORE = 90/100

I use this Product for Recreation

Rated By: Julie Sexton (JSex13)

Discipline: Alpine skier

Age: 27

Gender: Female

Ability Level:3

Years skiing/riding: 9

Average days on the hill p/season: 40

Favorite type of terrain: Steeps, Bumps, and Trees

Favorite conditions: Powder and Groomers

Are you a paid professional skier or snowboarder? No

Are you a sponsored athlete? No

Professional Affiliation: (Shop name/Resort Name/Company/)  SkiProphet.Com™

Current City, Province/State and Country of Residence:

Wilson, Wyoming, United States

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2009 Atomic B5i scores 93 out of 100

Posted in 3 Expert Level, 8 Alpine Race Skis, Atomic by T Flanagan

Feb 10 09

2009 Atomic B5i scores 93 out of 100

By: Team Billy Flanagan

The GOOD news:

This is a hero ski for the expert!!!! Hands down, this ski is a “machine” that allows me to make short slalom turns at 15 to 20 mph and high spped G.S. turns at 40 mph on any type of snow, less powder. The amount of energy released at the end of a turn puts me in the air about two inches off the snow. This allows me to throw my feet back acroos the hill for the next turn and thus, every turn is pure power and acceleration. Edge hold is simply amazing. No chatter, no clatter. like skiing on hockey skates. Crud busting is easy, like shooting a Missle through a canvas tent. It slices, dices and you come out the back-side feeling like a hero…

The BAD news:

Atomic, in their infinite and short sighted wisdom has decided to drop the ski from the 2009/10 product line-up. American’s just don’t get it and Atomic should have made a greater effort in educating them to the skis benefit(s). The price is hard to swallow and the skis weight scares many until they actually put it on their feet and feel the energy explosion at the end of a turn. If I could afford them, I’d purchase 5 pair and hold them for the future when my current two pair wear-out.

Check out my detailed rating here:

http://www.rateskigear.com/products/b5i/ratings/24

Flex, Energy, Power and Acceleration 5

Responsiveness in Short Radius Turns 5

Responsiveness in Medium Radius Turns 5

Responsiveness in Long Radius Turns 5

Stability and Control at Slow Speeds 5

Stability and Control at Cruising Speeds 5

Stability and Control at Fast Speeds 5

Performance and Edge Hold on Hardpack/Ice 5

Performance on Groomed Lift Served Packed Powder 5

Performance in Crud/mixed conditions 5

Performance in Powder 3

Performance in Heavy Wet Snow Spring Conditions 4

Performance in Steeps, Chutes, Couloirs, Backcountry 3

Performance in Bumps, Trees NA

Performance in Racing and Competitive Events NA Although I’ve run both Slalom and GS on them and they are very good for a 1.63m (163cm) ski.

Design, Innovation and Graphics 5 

Durability and Warranty 5

Value vs. Price Paid 3

Overall Impression 5

Would you buy this product (again)? 5 > NA The ski is not available for 2009/10

TOTAL SCORE = 93/100

I use this Product for Recreation Yes

I use this Product for Work Yes

Site Member: Team Billy Flanagan

Discipline:

 

·         Alpine Skiing

Age:

 

·         50 year old “Wanna-Be”

 

Gender:

·         Male

 

Ability Level:

·         Expert

 

Years skiing/riding:

·         48

 

Average days per season:

·         60

 

Favorite type of terrain:

 

 

·         Alpine Lift Served

·         Gentle, easy runs

·         Intermediate runs

·         Intermediate to Advanced runs

·         Expert runs

·         Extreme includes Chutes and Couloirs

 

Favorite conditions:

 

 

·         Alpine

·         Hardpack/Ice/Man-made snow

·         Groomed packed powder

·         Crud and Mixed snow conditions

·         Powder

 

Are you a paid professional skier or snowboarder?:

 

·         Yes

 

Are you a sponsored athlete?:

 

·         No

 

Professional Snowsports Affiliation: (Shop name/Resort Name/Company/Brand):

·         SkiProphet.Com™

 

Title:

 

·         Founder/Owner

 

Certifications:

 

·         PSIA

·         USSA Coach

·         Level II National Avalanche School

 

Years working in the Snowsports Industry:

 

·         35

 

Current City, Province/State and Country of Residence:

 

·         Jackson, Wyoming U.S.A.

 

Education Level:

 

·         BA

 

Favorite Product Brands:

 

·         All of them!

 

Major accomplishments:

 

·         I got outta bed this morning!

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