Atomic Cloud 12 + X12 LTL review 2019
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The Cloud 12 from Atomic offers amazing performance but falls short when it comes to versatility and accessibility.
The ski is extremely happy at high speed, carving smooth long arcs, its area of predilection, where the ski is incredibly grippy and stable and riders can fearlessly adopt serious angles to carve momentous long turns. The Cloud 12 is an excellent ski for making swooping arcs on the piste at high speed.
On the other hand, once out of its favourite programme, it becomes more demanding. It's difficult to vary the radius, is not very forgiving, is less stable and more difficult to bend at slow speed.
The Cloud 12 is too exclusive for this category where we're looking above all for consistency, but experienced speed freaks and long turn fans will love it.
Review: Pros
- Great performance
- Stable at high speed
- Loves long turns
- Excellent carving
- Fast
- Grippy
Review: Cons
- Lacks accessibility and tolerance at slower speeds
- Difficult to vary turn radius
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.5 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.8 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.8 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.8 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.8 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.8 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
Featuring our race technology, the Cloud 12 is our top-of-the-range model to push the limits on piste.
The Servotec technology ensures maximum agility in turns and ultimate stability at high speed.
The poplar Light Woodcore optimises the ski's weight while giving it stability and maximum shock absorption.
Features of the Cloud 12 + X12 LTL
| Brand : | Atomic |
| Model : | Cloud 12 + X12 LTL |
| Year : | 2019 |
| Family : | Cruisers |
| Size tested : | 161 cm |
| Tip size : | 112 mm |
| Waist size : | 70 mm |
| Tail size : | 97 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | 15 m |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2018