Most companies go to vertical sidewalls when they want extra edge-grip. Atomic does so when it wants something less grippy than its usual Beta cap construction. The Snoop still tops the category in Hard-Snow Grip, but testers loved the way the precision was tempered with fun-loving agility. The stability and crud-busting heft are still there, but the Snoop has a forgiving side, too. “Fun ski,” said Woods. “Light and agile; great for variable conditions.”
