Who it's for: Women skiers who spend most of their time on groomers and want a ski that's confidence-inspiring, genuinely well-made, and priced fairly. The Maven 86 C is the women's counterpart to the Maverick — lighter, shorter, and tuned for a different weight profile, but built on the same platform with the same construction quality. It sits at the same price point as the women's K2 Mindbender 90 and Salomon QST 92, and is the narrower, more on-piste focused option for skiers who aren't spending much time in soft snow. More capable than its price suggests — you won't outgrow it.

The Maven 86 C carries the same platform and construction as the Maverick — poplar Light Woodcore, Carbon Backbone, Dura Cap Sidewall, Dura Edge — in a shorter, lighter package tuned for women. At 1400g for the 165cm, it's meaningfully lighter than the Maverick, which makes a real difference for skiers who aren't putting in high-mileage days. The 15/75/10 All Mountain Rocker profile keeps 75% of the ski in camber for precise edge grip on groomers, with just enough tip rocker for smooth entry in variable snow.

At the same retail price as wider women's all-mountain skis, the Maven is the narrower, more on-piste focused option — the right call for skiers who spend most of their time on groomed runs and don't want to pay for width they won't use. The glossy topsheet is a small but nice touch that sets it apart from the Maverick on the wall.

In stock and ready to mount at Attridge Ski & Board in Vernon — a well-made women's ski for skiers who want quality without overbuying.