2027 Atomic Maverick 115 CTI Skis with Marker Griffon 13 ID Bindings

The 2027 Atomic Maverick 115 CTI with Marker Griffon 13 ID Bindings is the widest member of the Maverick family, a powder ski engineered for storm days and big-mountain freeride. Its wide waist and powder-tuned rocker make it a committed soft-snow tool, yet it still carries the all-mountain construction and shape that define the Maverick line. We paired the Maverick 115 CTI with the Marker Griffon 13 ID because of the Griffon’s precision and reliability for all mountain and freeride skiers. With a robust construction and all the best tech, the Griffon 13 is a popular high-performance binding choice for wider-bodied skis for good reason.

Why we like it:

Flotation is what this ski is built around. A broad platform and deep rocker make bottomless snow feel effortless, while the HRZN 3D tip lifts the shovel even faster so the ski planes early. Even an average storm starts to feel like a great one underfoot.

Who it's for:

Powder-focused advanced and expert skiers, or anyone living where deep snow is a given, are the target here. This is a dedicated storm-day and big-mountain freeride ski rather than a do-everything daily driver, so it suits people adding a true soft-snow specialist to the quiver.

Highlights:

With a 115 mm waist, this is an unapologetic powder specialist. The HRZN 3D tip sounds like a gimmick but earns its keep, using a beveled, three-dimensional contour that adds surface area and pushes snow aside, so the ski climbs to the surface quickly and resists grabbing in chopped-up crud. A Powder Rocker profile blends generous tip rocker with measured tail rocker for a loose, surfy ride. CTI Powered construction stacks carbon and Titanal over a Power Woodcore for the stiffness a wide ski needs at speed, and Dura Cap sidewalls, a World Cup Base Finish, and a clean factory tune complete a premium package. As we’ve come to expect from Marker, there’s no shortage of tech packed into the Griffon 13 binding. Marker’s Triple Pivot Elite Toe and Inter-pivot 3 Freeride Heel systems work in tandem to provide improved edge grip and control, as well as helping to mitigate vibrations for a smooth ride. A cleverly placed anti-ice rail sits on top of the toepiece and can be used to scrape off those pesky clumps of snow and ice that accumulate on the sole of your boot. With Multinorm (MN) boot compatibility, the Griffon 13 is a versatile and reliable choice for a huge range of skiers and applications.

Things to consider:

This is a specialist, not a quiver-of-one. On firm groomers or thin, variable days it gives up ground to narrower skis, so it is best kept for the deep stuff it was made for.

Fit & sizing considerations:

The heavy rocker shortens the running length, so it skis shorter than the topsheet number. Most people lose little by sizing up for extra float.