Atomic Bent 110 Review: Specs, Sizing and Verdict
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The quick verdict: The powder ski for the most skiers: light, playful and surprisingly manageable for 110 mm underfoot, with enough versatility to double as a touring setup. ~$750
Overview
The Bent family is Atomic’s freeski line built around Chris Benchetler, the artist and film skier whose painted graphics make these the most recognizable skis on any lift. The Bent 110 sits between the all-mountain Bent 100 and the deep-snow Bent 120, and it is the one Atomic positions as the quiver powder ski for regular resort skiers. The recipe is simple: a light poplar core with no metal, a long Powder Rocker profile, and Atomic’s HRZN Tech in the tip and tail, a beveled, three-dimensional shovel that adds surface area for float while cutting swing weight. At a claimed 1,750 g per ski in the 180 cm length, it is several hundred grams lighter than most skis this wide.
Where It Shines
- Float that outperforms the waist width: testers at SkiEssentials scored it 8-10 out of 10 in deep snow, crediting the HRZN tips
- Low weight makes it quick to pivot in trees and easy on the legs over a full storm day
- Forgiving flex that lets advanced intermediates ski powder without fighting the ski
- Light enough to mount with a hybrid binding and use as a 50/50 resort-and-touring setup
Tradeoffs to Know
- The same low weight that makes it playful costs stability: published reviews consistently note tip flap and a nervous feel in chopped-up snow at speed
- Edge grip on ice is limited; this is not the ski for a firm morning on carving terrain
- Heavier or aggressive skiers tend to overpower it and are better served by a ski with metal
- No length above 188 cm, which bigger chargers will miss
Who It’s For
Skiers who treat powder days as play: tree laps, side hits, slashes and the occasional backcountry gate. It suits a wide ability band, from strong intermediates buying their first powder ski to experts who want something light and surfy rather than fast and heavy.
Key Specs by Length
Figures below come from the Bent 110 page on atomic.com; weight is Atomic’s stated figure for the 180 cm ski.
| Length | Sidecut (mm) | Radius | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 cm | 131/110/122 | 14.4 m | Lighter skiers, tight trees |
| 172 cm | 132/110/123 | 16 m | Most skiers under ~5'9" |
| 180 cm | 133/110/124 | 18 m | Reference length, 1,750 g |
| 188 cm | 134/110/125 | 19 m | Taller or faster skiers |
Sizing and Setup
Size the Bent 110 at or slightly above your usual all-mountain length; the deep rocker shortens the running surface, and several testers who skied the 180 asked for something longer. A 5'10" skier lands naturally on the 180, and anyone between lengths should size up for float. For bindings, a 110-120 mm brake works, and the low weight is exactly why many owners pair it with a hybrid touring binding; at 1,750 g it tours more happily than anything else in this guide. Atomic backs it with its standard two-year warranty.
Who Should Skip It
Skiers who measure a powder day in vertical feet rather than slashes. If you ski fast through cut-up snow, the Blizzard Rustler 11 is calmer and far more planted. If your powder days end on long groomer runouts, the Salomon S/Lab QST Blank holds an edge better. And riders over roughly 200 lbs will flex through the light core sooner than they would like.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Atomic Bent 110 good for touring?
Yes, within reason. At 1,750 g it is lighter than many dedicated 50/50 skis, and with a hybrid binding it makes a credible storm-day touring setup. Dedicated ski mountaineers will still want something lighter.
What is HRZN Tech on the Bent 110?
A three-dimensional, beveled construction in the tip and tail that Atomic says adds about 10% more surface area for float while shaving swing weight. In practice it is a large part of why the ski planes so early in soft snow.
Should I get the Bent 110 or Bent 120?
The 110 is the everyday pick for resort powder and mixed days. The 120 floats better in genuinely deep snow but gives up too much on the days in between, which for most people is most days.
How It Compares
See how it stacks up in our full guide: The Best Powder Skis of 2026/27. Other picks from that list: Blizzard Rustler 11 · Salomon S/Lab QST Blank · Völkl Blaze 114.