2025 Atomic Bent 100

The 2025 Atomic Bent 100 gets an update, and we’ve all been quite thrilled with the new feel and sturdier nature of the ski. For years, the Bent 100 has been an incredibly useful and versatile performer for a whole lot of skiers, and that will continue into the future. In addition, the revamped Bent 100 will also bring some new skiers into the mix—mostly those that were slightly fearful of the ski’s lighter weight and more flexible nature. While the new ski isn’t a rock-solid 100 mm underfoot charger now, it does feel more planted and capable without losing the fun and creative character that it’s had in the past. This ski is still light and mobile, making it a fantastic all-around ski for those who like to mix on and off-trail activities. Bent 100 has a truly capable feel to it, and while there are better carvers out there at this width, there may not be many others with this much range.

Atomic does not overcomplicate things with intricate constructions. The 2025 Bent 100 features a lightweight poplar wood core, a thicker edge for durability, and Dura Cap Sidewalls to increase mobility without jeopardizing underfoot grip. HRZN tech gets an update as well, moving to a 3D shaping with more wood involved. This is where we see the bigger change in the ski’s smoothness and stability. It used to get bounced around more, but now it feels like a sturdier ski. This seems to be a positive move in the right direction as sturdiness was lacking in the previous iteration. All told, the build of the ski generates a stated weight of 1700 grams in the 179 cm length. Tester Matt Stromecki states that “The new Bent 100 is SWEET! I liked the previous ski a lot too, but kicking up the tail rocker and updating the construction really changed the ski for the better. It's a touch more stable at speed, which is nice to have, but if anything, it's also more playful than ever before after they added a bit of tail rocker. It's honestly so much fun to ski in a huge range of terrain and conditions. Works well as a park ski too. So much fun. Not the strongest carver, but who cares when everything else is so much gosh darn fun.” The fun is the big part here, and based on feedback from other testers, this theme carries through.

We also see some differences in the profile, as the shape stays mainly the same. You can add HRZN 3D to either build or shape and you would not be wrong. The profile, though, we see more tail rocker than before, adding to the freestyle capabilities. So, a sturdier wood core for stability, and more tail rocker for increased playfulness. Brad Schauermann also notes these changes and how they affect the ski: “Very easy to pivot. Fun and surfy feeling and easy to smear. Also, more than capable of holding an edge and carving trenches.” It’s the blend of pivoting, surfing, and trenching that appeals to most of us, and Brad’s picking right up on it. We also like the new sizing, with the 179 and 186 appealing to a broad audience and the fact that the 158 is added makes a huge difference. In the 179, the ski produces a 19-meter turn radius which is a perfect mix for the ski’s intended effect.

Based on the sizing, flex, and upper-end capabilities, there’s an enormous skier range here. From smaller intermediates to larger experts, the Bent 100 has a very broad audience. The ski is accessible and fun for those looking to explore the farther reaches of the resort. At the same time, it’s a capable park ski, tree ski, bump ski, and on-piste ski. While carving is a thing that it does, it’s not the main focus. Skiers looking to carve on this should have sharp edges and a good skill set. Other than that, it’s all good when it comes to the new Bent 100.