popsci.com - 10/22/2008
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The Atomic D2 Vario Cut is like two skis in one: It's straight and narrow for zooming downhill but expands to be wider at the tip and tail when you turn -- creating a curved ski that, like a sharply turned car wheel, carves through a tight arc.
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Atomic D2 Vario Cut new twist for the speed frenzy skiers
Gizmo Watch —
... in two models D2 Vario Cut 72 and D2 Vario Cut. at AtomicSnow.
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Austrian Altenmarkt has always been the main player in the ski market. Their products have always been convincing to the customers. This time they have replaced their Atomic B5i, with the making of Atomic Doubledeck. Making improvements with two decks features in the same product makes this ski non-comparable in the market.
SkiMag :Via: PopularScience
Atomic D2 Vario Skis Are Like No Other
GadgetReview —
... to the sport. Embedded in the center tip of the ski is a flexible rubber. As pressure is applied to the skis the rubber expands making for a wider surface and ultimately better control in turns, at least that’s what their marketing says. I’d love to see these things tested by a hardcore, 60MPH+ downhill skier and see what they think.
The Atomic D2 Vario Skis are available now for $1,660
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