Atomic Heaven's Gate (2009)

As for curves, it doesn't get any sexier: This sidecut is built to turn. Fun and snappy, the Heaven's Gate makes concise work of any pitch you throw it on. Atomic's 4Tix binding-one of the lightest on the market-and a foam core make it nimble and agile. Some testers felt it was too light and nervous at full throttle-and too turn-happy to be versatile. Most, though, found it to be fun and trustworthy. "These make ripping steeps a walk in the park," said Wilde.

Best For

The frontside slalomer

Not For

Heavyweights: It's light and dynamic

PRICE (MSRP): $879.00

Product Specifications | How We Test

Year	2008/2009
Level	Advanced
MSRP	$879.00
Gender	Female
Binding	with binding
Tip/Waist/Tail	125/74/110
Rating: Powder Performance	3.31 / 5
Rating: Stability at Speed	3.73 / 5
Rating: Long Turns	3.73 / 5

Rating: Medium Turns	3.61 / 5
Rating: Short Turns	3.48 / 5
Rating: Maneuverability	3.39 / 5
Rating: Hard Snow Grip	3.48 / 5
Rating: Crud Performance	3.41 / 5
Rating: Corduroy Performance	3.48 / 5
Rating: Moguls Performance	3.48 / 5
Rating: Forgiveness	3.29 / 5
Rating: Quickness/Bumps	3.48 / 5