2025 Atomic Bent Chetler 120 Skis Review

The Lowdown

The all too familiar yet iconic Atomic Bent Chetler 120 leaves nothing on the table for 2025. Pushing freeride capabilities, the updated 120 boasts a lower impact designed core and profile that improves on the ski’s float, balance and overall playfulness in deeper snow. They also continue the custom topsheets designed by Chris Benchetler himself using more recycled materials to further drop the overall carbon footprint, it’s a win win.

New HRZN 3D tech in the tip and tail adds even more response and float in the ski while improving on its playful nature.  With tip-to-tail upgrades, the biggest brother in the Bent family wants to slash and slarve around the mountain while keeping confidence levels high to hit the pillow or powder lines you’ve had your eye on all season.

Ride Impressions

Before we get into the weeds of the 2025 Atomic Bent Chetler 120, here is a little about me and my riding style for context: I like a ski that charges hard and usually gravitate towards a more traditional directional ski since I am not a steez master. 

All-Mountain
My first impression of the Bent 120 was the weight of the ski. At 1800g, they are fairly light and I was intrigued to see how they would perform on steep terrain and through choppy conditions. First thing I noticed was how stable and confidence inspiring they felt, especially at speed. The skis want to pop off of every side hit or mogul and will be there when you take the landing a bit too deep and need to blast through a bunch of bumps. On firm snow, it does slide around like a 120mm underfoot ski does, but it they don’t entirely throw the turn away, I found I was able to get them on edge and lean into the ski a bit when riding back to the lift line. 

Powder
These sticks sure do love deep snow. Their floaty, surfy nature opens the doors to every pillow line and untouched snowfield on the mountain. They really shine when the snow is deep and the angle is steep, since they float so well, I felt like I could drive the ski through deeper turns while having the reassurance the ski will react in the exact way I want it to. The weight of the ski helps to navigate through tight trees or down tight chutes and is easy to swing side to side, adding to the playful platform of the Bent 120s. 

Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)

Who Are They For?

For those who like to surf and jib around the mountain on powder days but also want to push the limits down a line they have been staring at for the past five seasons. The 2025 Atomic Bent Chetler 120s want to go everywhere and will leave you with the confidence to keep exploring and progressing. Have a want or need to expand your arsenal for deeper days? Meet the Bent 120.