Ultimately, the Bent Chelter 100 skis made it into my bag, and I ended up riding this ski every day. The problem I faced was the changing forecast and lack of snow Jackson was supposed to have during our trip. I had a trip planned to Jackson Hole this past winter and really struggled to decide which ski would be best for the trip.
#ATOMIC BENT 100 2022 FULL#
My favorite moment with the Bent Chetler 100s fell over the course of a full week. I would imagine they would perform well but a bit on the heavier side for ski touring.
Backcountry: I have rarely used these skis in the backcountry as I had them set up for resort riding.They are very manageable in the 180cm size, but the Maine trees are very tight and sometimes these skis feel less maneuverable. Although not a dealbreaker, I would opt-in for the 172cm size if I were skiing trees more often. Trees: The 180cm size feels a bit long in the trees for me personally.When on firm or icy conditions, the ski width sometimes causes a bit of wash-out. Edge hold: The edge hold of the skis is fine, but I find it challenging to get really aggressive with turns.The softer tips did create a bit of chatter at high speeds but never has been an issue to me. The tip and tail felt a bit softer, which made them playful for buttering around the mountain. Stability: Overall these skis are super stable for an all-wood construction.Both directions of the ski can be put on an edge and ski as it should. Switch riding: I am not a huge switch skier, but I do not have an issue going switch if I want to do so.The all wood core makes these much lighter than alternatives like the Nordica Enforcer Frees. I was surprised how stiff they feel without including the added weight of metal. Weight: The weight of the skis is on the lighter side, considering they have an all-wood core.They do have some cosmetic damage to the topsheet and some base shots but nothing out of the ordinary. Durability: After 30-plus days on these skis, they are still in really good condition.With a waist width of 100cm, they are considered wide for the park, but I did not find this an issue overall. They are light, making rail and air control a bit easier. Park: The skis are quite impressive throughout the park.They are stiff enough to handle challenging skiing through moguls with enough dampness to perform well. Moguls: These skis are certainly not mogul skis, but they perform well and are actually pretty playful in the bumps.The Bent Chetler has a 129.5cm tip that includes horizontech for some extra float and surface area in deeper snow. The tip/tail rocker allows for good float and maneuverability. With a waist width of 100cm, they are certainly not a powder ski but hold their own. Powder: These skis perform above my expectations in powder.Groomers: The Bent Chetler is a surprisingly fun ski on groomers and can carve around like a race ski.The 19.5m turning radius feels perfect for the style of ski this is. Turns: Turns are fast and on the longer side.The longer turning radius allows for long, fast turns while remaining stable underfoot. Speed: These skis are reliable under speed.
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