Atomic is BENT on Freeski Domination

Atomic has introduced a brand new full line of skis designed by Chris Benchetler for the 2022-23 season. A collaboration that began in 2008, the long-lasting pow-slashing Bentchetler (a earlier Greatest New Gear Award winner) now is available in a full assortment of freeride and freestyle skis. Constructed with enter from Atomic’s professional crew of park, pipe and freeride athletes the gathering has expanded to incorporate a Bent 110, and two all mountain / park skis at 90 and 85 widths. There may be additionally the addition of a Bent Chetler Mini and Bent JR — each designed for youthful skiers. The development of the Bent Chetler 120 and Bent 100 fashions has not modified – however obtain gorgeous new high sheets courtesy of Chris Benchetler’s continued development as a visible artist.

The brand new Bent 110 is described by Atomic as much like the Bent Chetler 120, however with barely much less width. It’s “Jossi Wells’ go-to for backcountry freestyle, charging lift-served pow laps and days when it’s deep, however not 120-deep.” It options rather less rocker profile than the 120 however maintains the development fundamentals of Mild Woodcore and Carbon Spine, which Atomic says mix to maintain the ski secure and responsive at velocity and in variable situations with out including extra weight.

The brand new, all-mountain sized, Bentchetler 90 is equal to “the Swiss Military knife” of skis in accordance with Atomic athletes Nico and Miguel Porteous. Atomic is billing it as the right all terrain / park ski — as fulfilling ripping the mountain as it’s hitting the park.

Much like the Bent 90, the 85 is an all-mountain / park slayer, however forgoes the HRZN tech tip and tail and the carbon spine. The result’s a bit heavier, and presumably damper, compound wooden core that brings within the 170cm mannequin at 1750g vs. the 90’s 1600g for its 175cm mannequin.

Moreover, Atomic added a few youngster / teen fashions within the Bent Chetler Mini and Bent JR. The Mini options the identical tech and specs as the unique Bent Chetler mannequin however sized for teenagers 5-13. Whereas the JR is designed for 8-12 12 months olds searching for a barely extra maneuverable ski able to all-mountain efficiency.