Atomic Bent 100 Alpine Ski

$699.95
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Features

  • 100 mm waist held across the full 158 cm to 186 cm length run
  • Powder Rocker 20/65/15 with 15 percent tail rocker for an easy release
  • Poplar-based Light Woodcore with no metal laminate for a loadable flex
  • HRZN 3D Bent tip adds shovel surface area for float in soft snow
  • Resist Edge Park, the edge spec Atomic fits to its park skis
  • 1,700 g per ski at 179 cm, radius 16.5 m to 19.5 m
Description

The Atomic Bent 100 is a playful freeride and freestyle ski with a 100 mm waist in every length, no metal in the layup, and 1,700 g per ski at 179 cm on a 16.5 m to 19.5 m radius.
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100 mm Freeride and Freestyle Ski

Atomic Bent 100 Alpine Ski

The Atomic Bent 100 is a freeride and freestyle ski for skiers who treat the whole mountain as terrain and want one pair that slashes, butters, and still gets down a firm run. The waist holds at 100 mm across every length, which is unusual and means the ski feels the same underfoot whether you take the 158 cm or the 186 cm, and a poplar-based Light Woodcore carrying no metal sheet keeps it easy to bend and quick to release from a turn. At 1,700 g per ski in the 179 cm the Bent 100 stays light enough to throw around, and the radius runs 16.5 m to 19.5 m so the short lengths spin and the long ones hold a line through chop.

Expert Review Specs and setup guidance reviewed by CCBB ski staff.

Is This the Right Ski for You?

Best For
Skiers who ski switch, slash soft snow, and want one playful ski for the whole mountain, with a consistent 100 mm platform in every length.
Consider Another Ski If
You want an edge-holding carver for firm snow or a lightweight touring ski. The Bent 100 carries no metal laminate and weighs 1,700 g per ski.

CCBB Ski Ratings

Downhill Performance
4/5
Poplar-based core at 1,700 g per ski
Firm Snow Grip
3/5
87 degree side edge with no metal laminate
Soft Snow Float
4/5
100 mm waist with 20 percent tip rocker
Playfulness
5/5
15 percent tail rocker with a 100 mm waist

Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.

CCBB Ski Profile

Dimensions127.5-100-118 mm (172 cm)
Turn Radius18 m (172 cm)
Rocker ProfilePowder Rocker 20/65/15
Core and LaminatePoplar-based Light Woodcore, no metal
SidewallDura Cap
Tip DesignHRZN 3D Bent
Factory Edge Angles87 degree side, 1.0 degree base
Recommended UseFreeride and freestyle

Why We Like It

  • The 100 mm waist does not change across the length run, so choosing a shorter ski for spins costs nothing in the platform underfoot.
  • A poplar-based Light Woodcore with no metal keeps the flex easy to load, which is what lets the ski butter and pop rather than track through everything.
  • Powder Rocker 20/65/15 carries 15 percent rocker in the tail against 20 percent in the tip, so the tail lets go readily for a ski Atomic still specs with a directional shape.
  • Atomic fits the park-oriented Resist Edge Park spec here rather than the World Cup base finish used on its carving skis, which tells you what the ski was designed to survive.

Best Uses

  • Freestyle skiing on and off the trail
  • Soft snow slashes and side hits
  • Park laps and switch landings
  • Everyday all-mountain use on a 16.5 m to 19.5 m radius
  • Skiers who want one ski and want it to be forgiving

Ski Selection Advice

Because the waist stays at 100 mm in every length, sizing the Bent 100 is a swing-weight decision rather than a platform decision. Skiers who spin and ride switch usually drop to the 165 cm or 172 cm, where the radius is 17 m to 18 m and the ski comes around fast. Skiers who point it and want the tail to hold in cut-up snow go to the 179 cm or 186 cm and pick up a 19 m to 19.5 m arc.

This is a flat ski and takes any standard alpine binding on a four-hole pattern with no plate. Match the binding to the sole norm printed on your boot rather than to the ski. The brake has to clear 100 mm underfoot, so a 100 mm brake is the floor and a 105 mm brake mounts cleanly on every length. Atomic publishes no recommended mount point, though skiers who ride switch often move forward of the factory boot-center mark, which is a conversation worth having with us before we drill.

Length and mount guidance from CCBB ski staff. Confirm brake width against the length you order.

📏 Technical Specifications Manufacturer specs · Click to expand

Shape and Sizing

Dimensions124.5-100-115 mm (158 cm), 126-100-116.5 mm (165 cm), 127.5-100-118 mm (172 cm), 128.5-100-119 mm (179 cm), 129.5-100-120 mm (186 cm)
Turn Radius16.5 m (158 cm), 17 m (165 cm), 18 m (172 cm), 19 m (179 cm), 19.5 m (186 cm)
Lengths158, 165, 172, 179, 186 cm
Waist Width100 mm, all lengths
Weight1,700 g per ski (179 cm)
Rocker ProfilePowder Rocker 20/65/15

Construction

CoreLight Woodcore, a poplar-based wood core
LaminateNo metal laminate
SidewallDura Cap sidewall, base to topsheet
TipHRZN 3D Bent, added shovel surface area
ShapeDirectional Shape
Edges and Base87 degree side edge, 1.0 degree base edge, Resist Edge Park, Atomic's park edge spec

Compare the Atomic Bent 100

Bent 100 vs. Atomic Bent Chetler 120

The Atomic Bent Chetler 120 is the deep-snow ski in the same family, 120 mm underfoot against 100 mm, and 1,800 g per ski at 184 cm. The Bent 100 is the one that still works on a firm Tuesday. Skiers who see real powder often enough to justify a second pair run both.

Shop the Atomic Bent Chetler 120 Alpine Touring Ski

Bent 100 vs. Atomic Maverick 96 CTI

The Atomic Maverick 96 CTI is 96 mm underfoot at 179 cm with a carbon and titanal laminate at 1,900 g per ski, built to hold a carved edge. The Bent 100 carries no metal and weighs 1,700 g per ski. One rewards driving the front of the boot, the other rewards a loose, centred stance.

Shop the Atomic Maverick 96 CTI Alpine Ski

Bent 100 vs. Atomic Backland 102

Similar width, opposite jobs. The Atomic Backland 102 is 102 mm underfoot and 1,430 g per ski at 179 cm, built to be skinned uphill. The Bent 100 is 270 g heavier per ski and built for lift-served laps and park hits. Weight is the deciding number if you plan to earn any turns.

Shop the Atomic Backland 102 Alpine Ski

Common Questions

Who should buy the Atomic Bent 100?
The Atomic Bent 100 suits skiers who want one playful ski for the whole mountain, ride switch at least occasionally, and prefer a ski that releases out of a turn rather than one that locks in. A 100 mm waist with an all-wood-and-glass build and 15 percent tail rocker is the combination that makes it easy to break free.
Is the Atomic Bent 100 rocker profile 20/70/10?
No. That figure belongs to an earlier generation of the ski and it is still widely repeated, including in our own older listing for this product. The current Bent 100 is specified at Powder Rocker 20/65/15. The tail rocker went from 10 percent to 15 percent, which is a real change in how readily the tail lets go, so the correction matters more than the numbers suggest.
What bindings work with the Atomic Bent 100?
The Bent 100 is a flat ski and accepts any standard alpine binding on a four-hole pattern with no reinforcing plate. Compatibility is decided by the sole norm printed on your boot, not by the ski. The brake has to clear 100 mm underfoot, so a 100 mm brake is the practical floor and a 105 mm brake mounts cleanly in every length.
Is the Atomic Bent 100 the same width in every length?
Yes, and that is unusual. The waist measures 100 mm from the 158 cm through the 186 cm. Tip and tail grow with length, from 124.5-115 mm at 158 cm to 129.5-120 mm at 186 cm, but the platform underfoot does not move. It means sizing down for swing weight costs nothing in float.
What length Atomic Bent 100 should I choose?
Size on swing weight rather than platform, since the waist is identical throughout. Skiers who spin and ride switch tend to take the 165 cm or 172 cm at a 17 m to 18 m radius. Skiers who ski faster and want the tail to hold in chop take the 179 cm or 186 cm at 19 m to 19.5 m.
Does the Atomic Bent 100 hold an edge on firm snow?
Adequately, and it is not what the ski is built for. There is no metal in the layup, so it lacks the damping that keeps a stiffer ski quiet on scraped-off hardpack. The 87 degree factory side edge grips well enough for getting around the mountain. Skiers who want to carve firm snow should look at the Atomic Maverick 96 CTI.
What is Resist Edge Park on the Atomic Bent 100?
Resist Edge Park is the edge specification Atomic lists on its park-oriented skis, including the Bent 100, the Bent Decode, and the junior Bent models. Atomic publishes the name without saying what it changes, so we will not guess at the mechanism. What it signals is intended use: this is the edge spec on skis built to be hit off things, rather than the World Cup base finish fitted to the carving line.

Our Verdict

The Atomic Bent 100 is the playful end of the one-ski quiver. A 100 mm waist that holds across the whole length run, a poplar-based core with no metal, and Powder Rocker 20/65/15 produce a ski that slashes, butters, and takes a switch landing without punishing you, at 1,700 g per ski in the 179 cm. It gives up edge hold on firm snow to do it, and skiers who mostly carve groomers will be happier on a metal-laminate ski. For everyone who skis the mountain as a playground, the Bent 100 is one of the easiest recommendations we make.