2023 Atomic Redster S9 - SkiEssentials.com Ski Test

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[@vendejos]

Tried it back in February in Austria. 164 cm. It was awsome, so easy to control

[@sgoldie3235]

Another great review, thanks!

[@damianclarkson]

Hey, great review. Iv skied these last 2 years and loved them for all the control you get but they are hard work on my old legs! Are the X9s easier to ski? Or maybe X7. I have skid for 8 years and am intermediate level and always ski on piste. Ski in Austria and the pistes can be a real mix of crisp icy groomers and then sometimes bumpy sloppy in the afternoons as its pretty mild where I go, (Soll, Kitzbuhel area). Thanks

[@SkiEssentials]

X7 is easier to ski. X9 has a similar build, narrow waist, and mid-turn radius. X7 has lighter bindings and uses carbon instead of steel in the Revoshock zone.

[@tonyg3091]

"She is the best skier in the world and I am not and you are probably not either..." Marko Odermatt watching this vid: What did you just say? 🤣😂

[@SkiEssentials]

Or Candide. I could understand Candide challenging what I said... ;)

[@OVOCNYCHECK]

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[@jenniferduan7764]

Hey great video and review, love it! I am 180cm, do you recommend 165 or 160 for these skis? Also, how do you compare s9 vs head e-sl vs head e-magnum? Thanks.

[@SkiEssentials]

The 165 will give you more stability and a slightly longer turn shape. The 160 feels more like a true slalom experience. It's more similar to the E-SL than the Magnum, which is more of a high end recreational ski that happens to have a shorter turn radius.

[@honuman39]

Kind of a weird question, I have a pair of Salomon Xscreams I've been using for 20 years. It's time to retire them. One of the issues I have is finding skis that match the dimensions of the Xscreams. They have a 103/66/93 profile but I can't find skis that come close. Usually I see tips in the 120s and 74-100 under foot and 110 or so in the tail. The redster x9s are very close to my Xscreams however I'm certain the x9s are far more performance based. I do like to carve and make fast short turns but I also enjoy casual longer carves. I ski front side pretty much exclusively with a bump run here and there. My question is do you think the x9s would be a good fit for me?

[@SkiEssentials]

Most skis that have those measurements are more race-oriented these days--that's just been the evolution of ski design, for better or worse. The X9S is definitely a strong ski with a heavier binding system. I'd also check out the Stockli Laser GS or WRT ST. K2's Disruption Ti2 is a 111/71/96, and that's one of the most fun skis I've been on the past two years. Volkl Racetiger GS is 115/67/98.

[@honuman39]

@@SkiEssentials I appreciate the response. I'll def check those out.

[@markopopovic4645]

Hey, I like doing short to mid turns. Would you recommend this or q9 and what is the biggest difference? I am 188 tall so I would either take q9 167cm or s9 165. Thanks for response

[@SkiEssentials]

The S9 is a lot of work if you have longer runs where you ski. The shorter radius makes you earn it for sure. The Q9 is a lot more manageable and performs a greater variety of turn shapes and styles. I'd go Q9 in the 167.

[@nirmoskovitz3652]

Some auto mistake. It fell on the floor. Now the servotec rod isn't so stiff as before, buy more loose.. something I can do??

[@SkiEssentials]

I have no idea other than bringing it to a shop.

[@nirmoskovitz3652]

I need some help brother - I bought the S9 servotec, and one ski fill flat on the floor on the servotec rod. Now the servotec rod is so tight and stiff as before but more loose... What can I do to fix it? Is there any possibility? Need you expertise. Tnx

[@SkiEssentials]

Yikes, I don't think I can help out with that one.

[@boyangchen5586]

Why it only comes with 170 at max? Is it enough for a 6'1, 180lb skier?

[@SkiEssentials]

That's pretty consistent with slalom style skis. You generally don't see them longer than that, and even 170 is on the long side. That length will be plenty for you, yes!

[@tonyg3091]

Because this is a slalom ski. If 165 cm is good enough for Zenhauesern who is like 3 meters long,, it should be fine for you too,😅

[@osho5996]

@@tonyg3091 🤣

[@Simon-Simon-Simon]

does atomic make a in between ski 15m radius of this build quality

[@SkiEssentials]

I'd say the Redster X9 is the one you're looking for, or slightly wider the Q9.

[@jbkivontop]

what's the difference from this and the Redstart X9s?

[@SkiEssentials]

Mostly turn radius. The S9 is a true slalom radius, while the X9s is a little bigger, up into the ~15 m range.

[@zukacs]

I was going to ask the same question... I would prefer the S9's but there are none of my size on used market. So gonna grab the X9s

[@julialachka7080]

Hi, Would it be good for ice slopes?

[@SkiEssentials]

yes, this is what the ski is made for for sure.

[@francisliubin]

Is the ski good for moguls?

[@SkiEssentials]

It's narrow and likes short turns, but it's very stiff and reactive. You would need a good skiing skillset to fully enjoy this ski in moguls.

[@oitoitoi1]

This won't make me ski as well as Mikaela Shiffrin?! Get outta here! It's red just like hers! xxx

[@SkiEssentials]

You can try!