I ski mainly around the North Shore Mountains in Vancouver, BC and I would use 100mm under foot for powder days since due to lower elevation, pow days that would seen significant benefit from a 110 or 120 are few. Those conditions are much more common at higher elevation areas such as Whistler Blackcomb and its backcountry area, Revelstoke and the backcountry around it.
These are so sweet I feel like I am cheating. I am 60, 6’5” 250 lbs and a retired instructor (Aspen, Sun Valley and J Hole). Skied these 20 plus days last year in the deep and I skied as well or better than I did in my 20’s. Ski them full tilt in the pow and enjoy the ride!!
Just picked up full tilts, amd looking at the bent chetler mini (living that short life is hard), im almost sure about it, after countless reviews and videos...
Hey Ski Essentials, I love the sound of the atomic bent powder skis of the 110 and 120 but don't have that freestyle background per say. Grown up in Australia so never got a chance to experiment with freestyle too much but am always looking to jump of rollers and small cliffs when in Europe and the west coast, Colorado, moving towards something more back country. I currently have the black crows serpo in a 180 as a one ski quiver but am looking to expand for something that can be better in the deep snow. Love the videos, keep it up.
Unless you know you're totally in deep and fresh snow, the 110 has enough surface area to handle a lot of powder. I think that'd be a great complement to the Serpo.
I'm more of a directional skier, no tricks spins or butters. Should I mount this at -6 from center. Big dude, 225 ish. Thanks as always for the fantastic content!
@@SkiEssentials @SkiEssentials Thanks, and great advice as always. Do you think a 130mm Atomic Warden binding is okay on these? Im worried that 130 is too wide, but that's what I got.
The Bent Chetler 120 or the Line Pescado. I have the Line Sakanna which I really enjoy with the right conditions. Expert skier here on the east but looking to expand my ski quiver
So if I’m a groomer skier without access to powder because of where I live, but love the look of these and am willing to deal with the cost, what am I going to lose if I buy these as opposed to a ski that’s more appropriate for cruising groomed runs?
Some skiers will say that the Bent 120 carves really well on groomers, and that may be true for them, but it's not a general truth. These skis are very wide and difficult to get up on an appropriate angle to be effective on groomers. You will lose edge grip, stability, and confidence on groomers over something that's mid-80's like a Volkl Kanjo 84 or Salomon Stance 84. But there are no right/wrong answers here! If you want this ski, go get it!
I can charge on these on groomers, 40 mph GS turns... with appropriate edge pressure. I've mounted them +2 so no issue there. Snow conditions vary widely, so your experiences may be different. I don't ride em every day, but if there is cold soft snow underfoot, its the ski of choice.
Hey guys - thanks so much for all your vids! I'm considering replacing some much loved but old rossi s7s with these. I'm concerned that I'll be too heavy for them though. I'm about 110kg. I ski aggressively (ex whistler instructor), but am getting into my 40s now so mainly just want a powder ski for Japan with a lot of float that is manoeuvrable in their pretty tight trees. Do you think these might fit the bill?
Yes, the Bent Chetler 120 will be great for you in deep snow without losing maneuverability. I don't think your weight affects it too much as it has a lot of surface area to help out.
I'd say the 115 is the way to go. You may have to be a bit creative with the brakes, but overall I think it's better than 5mm of hang on either side. I prefer my Pivot brakes to be tighter rather than looser.
I’m 5’7 150lbs and an advanced aggressive skier, looking for a pow ski for trips to BC/Japan, longest ski I’ve used is a 177cm but I have an opportunity to get these in a 184cm for 700$cad, how do you think they perform for a guy my size?
I'm 5'9" 155lb and on the 184. While a tad big, I appreciate the extra float when touring with a loaded pack. I sink in the deep stuff with the Backland 117 @ 177 length and a pack. Its the main reason I opted for the 184 bent 120s and do not feel the extra length has any downsides IMO
That ski is super stiff, nice control on hard snow, but flotation isn't nice no matter what they say HRZN tip and other technologies, I own 2022 Bentchetler 120. Just different graphics.
@@michizer0 it’s a very hard question honestly to answer, low weight and good flotation never meet each other, so bent chetler 120 kind of nails it. Overall k2 reckoner 122 good choice, volkl revolt 121. Everything that is 120underfoot automatically float pretty good, bent chetler not so much. Coming from mostly k2 skis. K2 skis with 120underfoot float much better. I rode K2 pettitor 2013,which my father owns till this day even. 10year old ski float better than bent chetler with all those technologies. Bent chetler is more of super “HYPED” ski, than rather being that good, i was one of the victims of that hype. My advice better get Armada ARV 116 i rode them 14days straight every day in 2019 in utah. They are pretty good all around, even as a daily driver.
@@michizer0 Yes the JJ is right there as it is very light. Head Kore 117 is pretty sweet as well--a bit narrower, but also very light due to the carbon power. K2 Reckoner 122 is also worth a look in the fat ski category.
Has anyone mounted these -3 from the factory line? I am not a switch rider, typically like to charge in a forward stance, curious how much back should I mount the ski. Thanks!
I ski mainly around the North Shore Mountains in Vancouver, BC and I would use 100mm under foot for powder days since due to lower elevation, pow days that would seen significant benefit from a 110 or 120 are few. Those conditions are much more common at higher elevation areas such as Whistler Blackcomb and its backcountry area, Revelstoke and the backcountry around it.
These are so sweet I feel like I am cheating. I am 60, 6’5” 250 lbs and a retired instructor (Aspen, Sun Valley and J Hole). Skied these 20 plus days last year in the deep and I skied as well or better than I did in my 20’s. Ski them full tilt in the pow and enjoy the ride!!
Just picked up full tilts, amd looking at the bent chetler mini (living that short life is hard), im almost sure about it, after countless reviews and videos...
Hey Ski Essentials, I love the sound of the atomic bent powder skis of the 110 and 120 but don't have that freestyle background per say. Grown up in Australia so never got a chance to experiment with freestyle too much but am always looking to jump of rollers and small cliffs when in Europe and the west coast, Colorado, moving towards something more back country. I currently have the black crows serpo in a 180 as a one ski quiver but am looking to expand for something that can be better in the deep snow. Love the videos, keep it up.
Unless you know you're totally in deep and fresh snow, the 110 has enough surface area to handle a lot of powder. I think that'd be a great complement to the Serpo.
I love the bent chetler❤ you need a 120 underfoot in BC Pow. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🇨🇦
I'm more of a directional skier, no tricks spins or butters. Should I mount this at -6 from center. Big dude, 225 ish.
Thanks as always for the fantastic content!
We've had happy directional skiers anywhere between -4 and -6 on that ski. Perhaps your size tips you more to the -6.
@@SkiEssentials @SkiEssentials Thanks, and great advice as always. Do you think a 130mm Atomic Warden binding is okay on these? Im worried that 130 is too wide, but that's what I got.
@@c_kennmusic5737I think that's fine. they tuck in nicely.
The Bent Chetler 120 or the Line Pescado. I have the Line Sakanna which I really enjoy with the right conditions. Expert skier here on the east but looking to expand my ski quiver
Amazingly, the Pescado is more specific and unique than the Bent Chetler 120. I think there's more range and application to the Atomic than the Line.
So if I’m a groomer skier without access to powder because of where I live, but love the look of these and am willing to deal with the cost, what am I going to lose if I buy these as opposed to a ski that’s more appropriate for cruising groomed runs?
Some skiers will say that the Bent 120 carves really well on groomers, and that may be true for them, but it's not a general truth. These skis are very wide and difficult to get up on an appropriate angle to be effective on groomers. You will lose edge grip, stability, and confidence on groomers over something that's mid-80's like a Volkl Kanjo 84 or Salomon Stance 84. But there are no right/wrong answers here! If you want this ski, go get it!
I can charge on these on groomers, 40 mph GS turns... with appropriate edge pressure. I've mounted them +2 so no issue there. Snow conditions vary widely, so your experiences may be different. I don't ride em every day, but if there is cold soft snow underfoot, its the ski of choice.
Hey guys - thanks so much for all your vids! I'm considering replacing some much loved but old rossi s7s with these. I'm concerned that I'll be too heavy for them though. I'm about 110kg. I ski aggressively (ex whistler instructor), but am getting into my 40s now so mainly just want a powder ski for Japan with a lot of float that is manoeuvrable in their pretty tight trees. Do you think these might fit the bill?
Yes, the Bent Chetler 120 will be great for you in deep snow without losing maneuverability. I don't think your weight affects it too much as it has a lot of surface area to help out.
Thanks for the review, any differences besides the design from last years bent chet 120s?
Nothing structural, just a topsheet change.
Would I be able to mount look pivot 12 115 mm bindings on these or would I have to size up to the 130 I’m scared the 130’s are gonna drag
I'd say the 115 is the way to go. You may have to be a bit creative with the brakes, but overall I think it's better than 5mm of hang on either side. I prefer my Pivot brakes to be tighter rather than looser.
I have Pivot 14 and 115 mounted on mine.
I’m 5’7 150lbs and an advanced aggressive skier, looking for a pow ski for trips to BC/Japan, longest ski I’ve used is a 177cm but I have an opportunity to get these in a 184cm for 700$cad, how do you think they perform for a guy my size?
It's on the long side for sure. Good news, they're light and easy to turn in deep snow, but it's pretty long.
I'm 5'9" 155lb and on the 184. While a tad big, I appreciate the extra float when touring with a loaded pack. I sink in the deep stuff with the Backland 117 @ 177 length and a pack. Its the main reason I opted for the 184 bent 120s and do not feel the extra length has any downsides IMO
Are there any differences between the 2024 model and 2023 one?
Nope, just the graphics!
That ski is super stiff, nice control on hard snow, but flotation isn't nice no matter what they say HRZN tip and other technologies, I own 2022 Bentchetler 120. Just different graphics.
thanks for sharing!
What would you recommend for better floatation and also low weight? Maybe Armada jj ul?
@@michizer0 it’s a very hard question honestly to answer, low weight and good flotation never meet each other, so bent chetler 120 kind of nails it. Overall k2 reckoner 122 good choice, volkl revolt 121. Everything that is 120underfoot automatically float pretty good, bent chetler not so much. Coming from mostly k2 skis. K2 skis with 120underfoot float much better. I rode K2 pettitor 2013,which my father owns till this day even. 10year old ski float better than bent chetler with all those technologies. Bent chetler is more of super “HYPED” ski, than rather being that good, i was one of the victims of that hype.
My advice better get Armada ARV 116 i rode them 14days straight every day in 2019 in utah. They are pretty good all around, even as a daily driver.
@@Kandalf8989 thanks for the answer! Currently my widest ski is a Dps pagoda tour rp 112 which is a great floater and ski in general
@@michizer0 Yes the JJ is right there as it is very light. Head Kore 117 is pretty sweet as well--a bit narrower, but also very light due to the carbon power. K2 Reckoner 122 is also worth a look in the fat ski category.
Has anyone mounted these -3 from the factory line? I am not a switch rider, typically like to charge in a forward stance, curious how much back should I mount the ski. Thanks!
We've heard/found that -4 from the line is a nice place for more directional skiing without ruining the playfulness of the ski.