I think a simple way to put it is to compare an Atlas and a Nomad of a similar size.
For example the Atlas 790 and Nomad 830.
I’ve been riding both and they felt very familiar to me which is not surprising considering my
current go to is the Omen Operator 1050 a wing with a huge range and amazing performance.
The Atlas have the obvious advantage in glide and pumping efficiency but the Nomad is no
slouch either and overall I felt is better suited for my use case - winging, down winging and wing surf.
As a pure downwind foil I’m sure some will find the Atlas perfect for their needs.
For me it’s not specialized enough to make it into my quiver.
I’ve been testing AR 12, 13 and 14 in the 700sqcm range and the difference in glide and
pumping efficiency was noticeable in comparison to the Atlas. I believe I will land on an
AR 13/14 foil for downwind specific foil.
See some more in depth explanation from the man him self:
Btw, I’ve reached 81cm length measuring the setup from the board to the top of the fuse.