"Atomic is tapping directly into alpine skiing folklore with the release of the limited-edition X9S Beta Race 10.26, a modern performance ski inspired by the iconic model once raced by Austrian great Hermann Maier. Blending unmistakable retro aesthetics with today's race-proven construction, the ski is both a tribute to one of the sport's most formidable competitors and a statement about Atomic's enduring World Cup DNA."
"Few names carry as much weight in alpine skiing as Maier—better known as "The Herminator." Told at just 15 that he was "too small" to succeed, Maier didn't debut on the World Cup circuit until the unusually late age of 23. What followed was one of the most extraordinary careers the sport has seen. During his active ski racing career, Maier won a total of 54 World Cup races, claimed four overall season titles, three World Championships, and four Olympic medals, including two gold."
"The Herminator built a reputation on raw power, relentless determination, and an ability to come back from setbacks that would have ended most careers. At the 1998 Nagano Olympics, he suffered one of the most violent crashes ever broadcast live, smashing through multiple safety nets and tumbling headfirst down the slope—only to return three days later and win Super-G gold. In 2001, a catastrophic motorcycle accident nearly cost him his leg; doctors narrowly avoided amputation after extensive reconstructive surgery."
Atomic's limited-edition X9S Beta Race 10.26 revives the look of the Beta Race skis raced by Hermann Maier while integrating modern race-proven construction. The ski pairs retro aesthetics with a contemporary performance platform and is aimed at aggressive on-piste skiers. Hermann Maier built a career defined by raw power, relentless determination, and repeated comebacks, amassing 54 World Cup wins, four overall titles, three World Championships, and four Olympic medals. Maier overcame a violent Nagano crash and a near-amputation motorcycle accident to return to top-level racing. The X9S Beta Race 10.26 features a Multi Radius Sidecut and a modern engine under the hood.
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