

"What Our GearheadĀ® Experts Are Saying:""I set a progressing skier up with the Nomad Tune Ski w/ EF 12 GW Binding on a firm morning at Snowbird, and the improvement from run to run was obvious. The rocker profile made turn initiation feel nearly automatic, and the EF 12 GW's GripWalk compatibility meant no fussing at the base area. By early afternoon, they were charging pitches they never would have touched before.""There's a moment every skier knows, that first clean carve of the day when the snow is still smooth, and the mountain is yours. The Atomic Nomad Tune Ski w/ EF 12 GW Binding is built for exactly that feeling, and for every run that follows. Atomic designed the Nomad Tune as the most approachable model in the Nomad S series, and that intention shows up in every turn. The Rocker / Camber / Rocker profile floats the tips into the fall line naturally, letting the ski do the work so you can focus on building confidence. The sintered base holds wax well and keeps things quick underfoot, while the wood core delivers a lively, responsive feel that doesn't punish small mistakes. Up top, the Atomic EF 12 GW Binding steps in and out with ease and plays nicely with modern GripWalk soles, so there's nothing slowing you down between the lodge and the lift. This is the kind of complete, ready-to-ski setup that gets you on the hill faster and keeps you there longer."
Price: $349.50 from Backcountry
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