Bought the 110 last winter and it’s the funniest ski I ever ridden! Mounted a Duke PT 16 on it and it shreds! Did everything from hitting black jumps butter around to absolutely blast through the forest. Not the lightest set up but works also grate for shorter tours in the BC. Highly recommend 🤙🏻
Great review! Love the honest evaluation of the pluses and minuses. My home resorts are in the Lake Tahoe area and I’m looking for a really playful ski for the new snow days. I’m 5’10”, 150 lbs, and getting up there in years which equals slowing down a little. My daily driver is a Head Kore 93 180cm. I’m leaning towards the 180 in the Bent 110 for finding those last pow stashes in the tight trees and steeper lines. I know there’s a lot of tail rocker but the 188 just seems big for me. I’d love to hear your thoughts. Thanks again for your great reviews!
You're on the right track here for sure! I'm about your size and I had a lot of fun on the 180. Considering your description of your skiing and your size, I think the 180 is perfect. Highly maneuverable, and it doesn't sound like any potential lack of stability would pose a big problem for you. Hope that helps!
Demo’d a pair of bent 110s at mammoth for a couple days. By far my favorite ski I’ve ever used on the best mountain I’ve ever been on. (I’m from the northeast)
I love the shape of it and I love the design. I have heard you and Bob talk about using narrower skis in the moguls. I have also heard you and Bob talk about using a softer tip in the moguls. What kind of feedback are you getting with these skis with you and your testers in hard moguls?
The Bent 110 can handle moguls, but prefers to do it slowly, deliberately, and with a rounder turn shape. Bob and I like talking about narrower skis in moguls because they're quicker edge to edge and more nimble. Bob has a formal mogul background and really drives the shovel of his ski into the next bump, so really stiff skis tend not to work as well for him, but I (and most skiers) aren't nearly that good in moguls and use more of a slip, smear technique. I control my speed more from putting the ski sideways, rather than bashing into the next mogul... if that makes sense. So, you could ski them in moguls, yes, they just won't be very nimble or agile, but also relatively forgiving with the softer tips and tails and abundant rocker.
@@SkiEssentials It does make sense.. When shaped skis were first coming out I bought a pair of demo K2s and I skied Birds of Prey in Beaver Creak and the tips were so hard that they literally would go straight into the mogul and I would pop out of the ski. The interesting thing about it was I saw a ski instructor doing the same thing. The skis were fine on the top of the run but towards the middle and bottom where the mogul softened up that is where the problems began..
I ski Whitefish MT. I ski in the trees mostly, my style is looking for rock drop ins, small cliffs, jumps, spines. I ski on the Hellroaring Basin side mostly, which has your best chance of finding fresh powder. What would you recommend I go with the Bent 100 or Bent 110, also what size 180 or 188, I’m 5’10 165lbs. Occasionally I will hike to Hellroaring Peak which is connected to Whitefish MT nut is out of bounds.
Hi Artem! My impression is the Bent 100 would be the better ski for you. The Bent 110 is much softer in the tips and tails and really starts to feel like a fairly specific, freestyle-oriented powder ski. Super buttery and playful, but not as responsive and actually not as stable as the 100. Obviously you'd gain some float with the 110, but I wonder how often you'd need it. For length, I am just about your size exactly, and love skiing the 180 cm Bent 100. Super agile in the trees and technical terrain, but still reactive and supportive. Hope that helps! If I'm way off, and you prefer more of the surfy, smeary, buttery, playful feel, go 110.
Ok thank you. I’m coming from a K2 Reckoner 102. What I did not really like about that ski is it wasn’t really playful more stiff and it wasn’t forgiving when it came to missed landings from anything. I’m looking for a more playful ski, that is still able to do cliffs, drop ins, jumps. I like to hunt the trees looking for any natural drop in or tight trees to have fun and I only do groomers sometimes if I’m with family or getting somewhere. I’ve been getting mixed feedback from others. Between the Bent 110 and 100 just going based off exactly what I said I ski, what would you go with, I know you said 100 in your opinion, but now I was more specific. I sold my Reckoner because I did not like how they skied, to stiff and not playful, In the trees it just didn’t feel very maneuverable, or agile in tight terrain. I’m looking for something playful and very maneuverable in the trees, and agile in tight terrain. And is the Bent 110 more playful than the 100?Thanks in advance.
Hi, i was asking myself if this is the richtig ski for me. I would go with the 180cm. I ride on the pist but also in Powder if there are. And I was asking myself if I should go with some 100-105mm or if I also can ride with the bent 110 on the pist.
Both are fantastic choices for your application. I am 6/2 225 and I like the addition of the carbon to the K2 in terms of offering more strength to hold up my weight. The Atomic felt too flexible for me, but I certainly can see the merits for lighter, more freestyle-focused skiers. I found that the Reckoner had more torsional stiffness due to the carbon and that I could access more performance out of the ski. Hope that helps you! SE
I got the bent 100 and I’m not a fan of it at all. Coming off of Blogs the bent 100 is to stiff in the tip and tail. It nothing like the bent 110 or the brig daddy 120. Love my bent 120. Best ski out there. I’m going to get the 110 when they get better lengths. Let’s hope they come out with a 185cm 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
I'm an athletic 5'10" and 175 lbs... With the tail and tip rocker being as intense as they are on the Bent 110, I am assuming that the 188cm will work best for me. Thoughts?
I just got these in a 180. I’ve skied for 12 years now and can rip around the mountain but wanted a new ski instead of my rosignol soul 7 in a 172. Which I’ve done not much flowy smeary skiing on. Got these hoping I can get into that more of freestyle flow and buttering all over the mountain. Also here in Utah where we get a decent amount of pow but didn’t want the 120 cause it’s just overkill. you think these fit what I’m looking for??
These should be perfect for you. A nice transition from the Soul 7. Just as easy to ski, but more freestyle influence in its shape and feel, and I'd say a touch more stable too. Should be plenty of float even for those deeper Utah days. Great choice.
Hey guys! love you reviews. Thanks for that! I have a question. I consider buying a Freeride/Touring Ski for decent powder days. I'm more like a playful kind of skier, and getting into Freestyle a bit too. Do a jump here and there. My sports background is Parkour/Freerunning if that helps. :) I have those three Skis in my mind: Head Core 111, Bent chetler 110, K2 Dispatch 110 ... or should I go down in waist width, maybe something around 105mm ? Excited to hear your thoughts :)
I'd say the more playful Bent 110 fits your style a bit more. The Kore and the Dispatch are pretty stiff, so I don't think that's what you're looking for. If you go down to 105ish, that opens up a bit more, like Enforcer 104 Unlimited, Blizzard Hustle 10, and Black Crows Atris. Have fun! SE
Hi i'm gonna be doing some big mountain skiing with a lot of jumps ect on steep cliffs in the alps this winter and i'm interested in getting a pair. I've looked into the 120 model but its way too powder oriented obviously, but the 110 really seems like like a decent mix of all/big mountain and even touring, what do you think?
Hello! Definitely a good mix of big mountain, touring, and all-mountain versatility. Good float too. It's not the strongest ski in the world for landing big cliffs and jumps, but certainly can work as long as you're a balanced skier and you get a long enough length. The tips and tails are very soft, something to keep in mind, but certainly sounds like it could work really well for you.
Hello I’m 6’3” and 235 pounds. I used to ski armada jj zero in 195cms, and i loved it! Looking for a similar ski, but with a narrower width, close to 110 and agile for trees and enough flotation for powder. Want to use it in Japan. Are they similar? I do not have a park background. Thanks in advance
I'm 225 pounds and found the Bent 110 to be a bit too flexible for me--I'd look to something slightly sturdier like Black Crows Anima, Blizzard Rustler 11, or Salomon QST Blank. Have fun! SE
Wondering if you guys could help me out, im about 5’5-5’7 130 pounds so definitely a small guy, consider myself an advanced skier and really interested in these but worried that 172 cm would just be too big for me, i ski 161s now. Would appreciate tje help!
Hi Lucien! I can understand that being somewhat intimidating, but I do think 172 would be the right length for you. The Bent 110 is light, soft-flexing, and very easy to ski. I can't imagine the 172 being hard to handle, even if you're used to a shorter length. There's so much rocker in the Bent 110, it's going to ski quite short, until you're in really deep snow, and then you want the extra length anyways for the increased float. Don't worry too much about it, get the 172, I think you'll love it.
Hey! I just picked up a pair of the bent 100, but I feel as the 110 might be a better option, I was on the ARV 96s last season and loved the feel but want a different ski, which would be more comparable? I also felt like I wanted a little more float on powder days, and don’t care too much about super snappy carves, I’m 155lbs, 5’8”, love the videos thanks!
hey im 192cm, fairly light person from europe and am trying to decide between the K2 Reckoner 112 and the BC110 (120). It will be my single ski and im going to use it 80% for backcountry touring/freeride and sometimes on piste. The Problem i have with the BC110 is the size, its max 188 cm whereas the Reckoner is 191cm and the BC120 192cm. The downside of the reckoner on the otherhand is the additional weight compared to the Bent Chetler. What would you recommend me?
I’m 5’8” 150lbs and love my Bent 100s at 172 on factory mount point for all mountain skiing. I only ski switch to watch my kids but I do prefer a free ride / freestyle type of skiing especially in soft snow. I ski Mammoth primarily and am looking for a powder ski so I can stop renting during each storm cycle. I tried the 110 today and all the shop had was the 172. Felt like they were mounted close to center so the tips felt quite short. Super easy to throw around and the “extra” length in the tails was nice when landing in powder off side hits or in soft bumps. Float over semi tracked crud was excellent. Question is should I stick with the 172 and mount further back or go to 180 and mount factory. I never land switch but I kind of liked having more tail length on my powder ski. Any downside?
Hi Pat! I'd stick to the 172 and bump the bindings back a few cm. Maybe a -3 or 4 from the factory line. The 110 has the same mount point as the 120, which is further forward than in the 100 and 90, so it makes sense for a more directional skier to want to move the mount up. Have fun! SE
@@SkiEssentials Thank you! Assuming I can apply this advice if I went with the 120 as well. Skied that recently too and really enjoyed the added stability from the carbon. Will probably go with the 120 at 176 and move back 3 or 4 from factory. Thanks again and keep the videos coming. Big fan!
Hi, I am 176cm tall and currently own a pair of blizzard skis that are 172 long and 92mm width. I’m looking for a ski to put a touring binding on. I’m thinking that my current skis maybe are a bit short, but I’m still torn between the bent 100 or these. I ski a bit of everything
HI August! I think the 100 offers more versatility for more days. The 110 is really a great ski, but only in the deeper snow. If you ski a bit of everything, that's what the 100 is for. I'd stick to the 172 in that ski for touring and all-mountain. Have fun! SE
Hi! I am about 5’10 150lbs and ski in the Canadian rockies. I own a pair of enforcer 94 at 172cm, i am thinking about getting a pair of all mountain wide/freestyle ski. I am gonna use it to ski mostly trees, small cliffs, powder and some park. (Will use the enforcer for mostly carving and groomers)Really want it to be light and maneuverable in trees. Currently looking at the bent 100 and 110, which one and what length do you think fit me the best? welcome if you got better options! Thanks
Hi Wicky! Sorry for the delay getting back to you. How often do you think you'll be skiing deeper snow conditions on these new skis? If it's a lot, I would go 110. If it's only sometimes, and not that frequently, I'd go 100. The 100 is definitely more versatile. Better in park, carves better, etc. The 110 is a superior powder ski and super fun to ski, but has some limitations in the park and on groomers. Hope that helps! Sorry again for the slow reply. Busy time of year for us and I'm just now getting caught up on these RUclips comments.
I have the Bent 100 in 180 and mounted them +6, I just ordered the 110 in 188 from your store. Any comments on where you had them mounted and how you liked them?
HI Max! I think the 110 can be a bit further back than the 100 due to the intent of being in softer snow. Maybe 3 back from your 100's is a good place to start?
I'm 5'9 , 180 lbs and just got the 180cm length bent 110 ....I'm a bit worried ...are they too short for me or is that not much to worry about.....I heard a lot of people saying mixed things about the length of this ski ....Also should I mount a bit back to prevent that "going over the handle bars" feeling
I am think about buying bent chetler 110, I am 168cm and I weigh 72kg. I like to think to myself that I am above intermediate and like to ski powder. Would you recommend the 172 or 180? And where would you mount your bindings
We've found there's a pretty direct correlation between skier size and stability at speed. I'm 6/2 225 and had some trouble keeping the ski grounded under my feet while going fast. Jeff's a bit smaller, about 150 pounds and he had far less issues than I.
Hi! Looking at getting the Bent 110s to go with my older black crows corvus 109s (183.3 length). Do you think these are too similar width or type of ski? I absolutely love the 109 but wanted a more playful ski as the black crows are a charger and super stiff. I have also found that I am not a huge fan of narrower skis such as the Atomic vantage 95s I own. I am 6'1" and 150lbs but a very aggressive and advanced skier who skis everything on the mountain (minus much park). Also what length would you recommend? I was leaning towards the 188 but was unsure. Thanks!
im 200lbs and 6’3, i ski a decent amount of park but also like going through the trees and finding jumps and cliffs to send. and hopefully looking to ski more powder and big mountains but honestly ski more park than pow. I just want playful and buttery. Should i get 110s or 100s?
If this is to be your only ski, I think the 100 makes more sense. If you have a narrower ski to complement the 110, I think you could go that route, but the 100 I think is a better overall choice. I'd go with the 188 in either of those skis unless you want more of a focus on park. SE
Hi! I wondered if this is a good ski for me. I’m 169 or 170 cm tall(5’7) and 68-70 kg with all my gear on. I’ve looked at this 110 model or a bent chetler 100 in the 172 cm version. I already have the K2 reckoners 102 in the 163 cm version. I feel like they have too little length in the tip, but other than that they are great skis. I ski 90% of the time offpiste, bumps, both soft and hard terrain, and powder if there is. I might go with some touring bindings on these, so i can use them at the resort and go touring. What do you think? Are they too wide for a small guy like me?
Hi Raqzii! The 110 is one of the smoothest and most playful skis in powder for sure. If you found the Reckoner to feel forward, I'd suggest a -4 on the mount of the Bent 110. For touring and powder and fun-loving skiing, I'd say Bent 110 is a great choice. The 100 may be too conflicting with your 102. Have fun! SE
Is there any Ski similar to this that is 165cm max? My wife loves her Bent 90s and we are looking for a pure powder ski, so this would be perfect, but she is 161cm and Bents 110 in 171cm, the smallest size these come in, seems quite a bit too long! Thanks!
Some good choices here! Check these out: Line Pandora 110 in a 162 www.skiessentials.com/2023-line-pandora-110-women-s-skis.html Volkl Blaze 106 in 158 or 165 www.skiessentials.com/2023-volkl-blaze-106-women-s-ski.html K2 Mindbender 106C in a 159
Bought the 110 last winter and it’s the funniest ski I ever ridden! Mounted a Duke PT 16 on it and it shreds! Did everything from hitting black jumps butter around to absolutely blast through the forest. Not the lightest set up but works also grate for shorter tours in the BC. Highly recommend 🤙🏻
Nice!
Hope you have another great season on them!
SE
Hey!
Im considering the same setup.
got a couple of Pt 16 for 200 bucks.
With the 100mm brakes. Will they be okey for this bent 110?
Great review! Love the honest evaluation of the pluses and minuses. My home resorts are in the Lake Tahoe area and I’m looking for a really playful ski for the new snow days. I’m 5’10”, 150 lbs, and getting up there in years which equals slowing down a little. My daily driver is a Head Kore 93 180cm. I’m leaning towards the 180 in the Bent 110 for finding those last pow stashes in the tight trees and steeper lines. I know there’s a lot of tail rocker but the 188 just seems big for me. I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks again for your great reviews!
You're on the right track here for sure! I'm about your size and I had a lot of fun on the 180. Considering your description of your skiing and your size, I think the 180 is perfect. Highly maneuverable, and it doesn't sound like any potential lack of stability would pose a big problem for you. Hope that helps!
Demo’d a pair of bent 110s at mammoth for a couple days. By far my favorite ski I’ve ever used on the best mountain I’ve ever been on. (I’m from the northeast)
Nice, thanks for sharing!
I love the shape of it and I love the design. I have heard you and Bob talk about using narrower skis in the moguls. I have also heard you and Bob talk about using a softer tip in the moguls. What kind of feedback are you getting with these skis with you and your testers in hard moguls?
The Bent 110 can handle moguls, but prefers to do it slowly, deliberately, and with a rounder turn shape. Bob and I like talking about narrower skis in moguls because they're quicker edge to edge and more nimble. Bob has a formal mogul background and really drives the shovel of his ski into the next bump, so really stiff skis tend not to work as well for him, but I (and most skiers) aren't nearly that good in moguls and use more of a slip, smear technique. I control my speed more from putting the ski sideways, rather than bashing into the next mogul... if that makes sense. So, you could ski them in moguls, yes, they just won't be very nimble or agile, but also relatively forgiving with the softer tips and tails and abundant rocker.
@@SkiEssentials It does make sense.. When shaped skis were first coming out I bought a pair of demo K2s and I skied Birds of Prey in Beaver Creak and the tips were so hard that they literally would go straight into the mogul and I would pop out of the ski. The interesting thing about it was I saw a ski instructor doing the same thing. The skis were fine on the top of the run but towards the middle and bottom where the mogul softened up that is where the problems began..
I ski Whitefish MT. I ski in the trees mostly, my style is looking for rock drop ins, small cliffs, jumps, spines. I ski on the Hellroaring Basin side mostly, which has your best chance of finding fresh powder. What would you recommend I go with the Bent 100 or Bent 110, also what size 180 or 188, I’m 5’10 165lbs. Occasionally I will hike to Hellroaring Peak which is connected to Whitefish MT nut is out of bounds.
Hi Artem! My impression is the Bent 100 would be the better ski for you. The Bent 110 is much softer in the tips and tails and really starts to feel like a fairly specific, freestyle-oriented powder ski. Super buttery and playful, but not as responsive and actually not as stable as the 100. Obviously you'd gain some float with the 110, but I wonder how often you'd need it. For length, I am just about your size exactly, and love skiing the 180 cm Bent 100. Super agile in the trees and technical terrain, but still reactive and supportive. Hope that helps! If I'm way off, and you prefer more of the surfy, smeary, buttery, playful feel, go 110.
Ok thank you. I’m coming from a K2 Reckoner 102. What I did not really like about that ski is it wasn’t really playful more stiff and it wasn’t forgiving when it came to missed landings from anything. I’m looking for a more playful ski, that is still able to do cliffs, drop ins, jumps. I like to hunt the trees looking for any natural drop in or tight trees to have fun and I only do groomers sometimes if I’m with family or getting somewhere. I’ve been getting mixed feedback from others. Between the Bent 110 and 100 just going based off exactly what I said I ski, what would you go with, I know you said 100 in your opinion, but now I was more specific. I sold my Reckoner because I did not like how they skied, to stiff and not playful, In the trees it just didn’t feel very maneuverable, or agile in tight terrain. I’m looking for something playful and very maneuverable in the trees, and agile in tight terrain. And is the Bent 110 more playful than the 100?Thanks in advance.
I ski in whitefish
Hi,
i was asking myself if this is the richtig ski for me. I would go with the 180cm. I ride on the pist but also in Powder if there are. And I was asking myself if I should go with some 100-105mm or if I also can ride with the bent 110 on the pist.
Bent 110 was not my favorite piste ski. I'd say the 100 is a better choice for mixed terrain and conditions.
I’m stuck between the bent 110 and the reckoner 112. I am also a freeridy skier and I’m trying to find a good pow ski to add to my quiver.
Both are fantastic choices for your application. I am 6/2 225 and I like the addition of the carbon to the K2 in terms of offering more strength to hold up my weight. The Atomic felt too flexible for me, but I certainly can see the merits for lighter, more freestyle-focused skiers. I found that the Reckoner had more torsional stiffness due to the carbon and that I could access more performance out of the ski. Hope that helps you!
SE
I got the bent 100 and I’m not a fan of it at all. Coming off of Blogs the bent 100 is to stiff in the tip and tail. It nothing like the bent 110 or the brig daddy 120. Love my bent 120. Best ski out there. I’m going to get the 110 when they get better lengths. Let’s hope they come out with a 185cm 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
Thanks for the feedback, although I can't imagine you'll see that ski in a 185, unfortunately.
I'm an athletic 5'10" and 175 lbs... With the tail and tip rocker being as intense as they are on the Bent 110, I am assuming that the 188cm will work best for me. Thoughts?
I think this ski is okay to size up on, especially if you find yourself in deep snow most of the time.
I just got these in a 180. I’ve skied for 12 years now and can rip around the mountain but wanted a new ski instead of my rosignol soul 7 in a 172. Which I’ve done not much flowy smeary skiing on. Got these hoping I can get into that more of freestyle flow and buttering all over the mountain. Also here in Utah where we get a decent amount of pow but didn’t want the 120 cause it’s just overkill. you think these fit what I’m looking for??
These should be perfect for you. A nice transition from the Soul 7. Just as easy to ski, but more freestyle influence in its shape and feel, and I'd say a touch more stable too. Should be plenty of float even for those deeper Utah days. Great choice.
Hey guys! love you reviews. Thanks for that!
I have a question. I consider buying a Freeride/Touring Ski for decent powder days. I'm more like a playful kind of skier, and getting into Freestyle a bit too. Do a jump here and there. My sports background is Parkour/Freerunning if that helps. :)
I have those three Skis in my mind: Head Core 111, Bent chetler 110, K2 Dispatch 110 ... or should I go down in waist width, maybe something around 105mm ?
Excited to hear your thoughts :)
I'd say the more playful Bent 110 fits your style a bit more. The Kore and the Dispatch are pretty stiff, so I don't think that's what you're looking for. If you go down to 105ish, that opens up a bit more, like Enforcer 104 Unlimited, Blizzard Hustle 10, and Black Crows Atris. Have fun!
SE
@@SkiEssentials Thank you for the fast answer! :) Would you recommend then the atomic bent 110 in172 or 180cm ? My hight is 176cm and I weight 78kg
Hi i'm gonna be doing some big mountain skiing with a lot of jumps ect on steep cliffs in the alps this winter and i'm interested in getting a pair. I've looked into the 120 model but its way too powder oriented obviously, but the 110 really seems like like a decent mix of all/big mountain and even touring, what do you think?
Hello! Definitely a good mix of big mountain, touring, and all-mountain versatility. Good float too. It's not the strongest ski in the world for landing big cliffs and jumps, but certainly can work as long as you're a balanced skier and you get a long enough length. The tips and tails are very soft, something to keep in mind, but certainly sounds like it could work really well for you.
Hello
I’m 6’3” and 235 pounds.
I used to ski armada jj zero in 195cms, and i loved it!
Looking for a similar ski, but with a narrower width, close to 110 and agile for trees and enough flotation for powder. Want to use it in Japan.
Are they similar? I do not have a park background.
Thanks in advance
I'm 225 pounds and found the Bent 110 to be a bit too flexible for me--I'd look to something slightly sturdier like Black Crows Anima, Blizzard Rustler 11, or Salomon QST Blank. Have fun!
SE
Wondering if you guys could help me out, im about 5’5-5’7 130 pounds so definitely a small guy, consider myself an advanced skier and really interested in these but worried that 172 cm would just be too big for me, i ski 161s now. Would appreciate tje help!
Hi Lucien! I can understand that being somewhat intimidating, but I do think 172 would be the right length for you. The Bent 110 is light, soft-flexing, and very easy to ski. I can't imagine the 172 being hard to handle, even if you're used to a shorter length. There's so much rocker in the Bent 110, it's going to ski quite short, until you're in really deep snow, and then you want the extra length anyways for the increased float. Don't worry too much about it, get the 172, I think you'll love it.
Hey! I just picked up a pair of the bent 100, but I feel as the 110 might be a better option, I was on the ARV 96s last season and loved the feel but want a different ski, which would be more comparable? I also felt like I wanted a little more float on powder days, and don’t care too much about super snappy carves, I’m 155lbs, 5’8”, love the videos thanks!
I'd still think the 100 is a better choice than 110 which is really a soft snow specialist. The 100 is just more well-rounded. I'd go that route.
hey im 192cm, fairly light person from europe and am trying to decide between the K2 Reckoner 112 and the BC110 (120). It will be my single ski and im going to use it 80% for backcountry touring/freeride and sometimes on piste. The Problem i have with the BC110 is the size, its max 188 cm whereas the Reckoner is 191cm and the BC120 192cm. The downside of the reckoner on the otherhand is the additional weight compared to the Bent Chetler. What would you recommend me?
I’m 5’8” 150lbs and love my Bent 100s at 172 on factory mount point for all mountain skiing. I only ski switch to watch my kids but I do prefer a free ride / freestyle type of skiing especially in soft snow. I ski Mammoth primarily and am looking for a powder ski so I can stop renting during each storm cycle. I tried the 110 today and all the shop had was the 172. Felt like they were mounted close to center so the tips felt quite short. Super easy to throw around and the “extra” length in the tails was nice when landing in powder off side hits or in soft bumps. Float over semi tracked crud was excellent. Question is should I stick with the 172 and mount further back or go to 180 and mount factory. I never land switch but I kind of liked having more tail length on my powder ski. Any downside?
Hi Pat!
I'd stick to the 172 and bump the bindings back a few cm. Maybe a -3 or 4 from the factory line. The 110 has the same mount point as the 120, which is further forward than in the 100 and 90, so it makes sense for a more directional skier to want to move the mount up. Have fun!
SE
@@SkiEssentials Thank you! Assuming I can apply this advice if I went with the 120 as well. Skied that recently too and really enjoyed the added stability from the carbon. Will probably go with the 120 at 176 and move back 3 or 4 from factory. Thanks again and keep the videos coming. Big fan!
Hi, I am 176cm tall and currently own a pair of blizzard skis that are 172 long and 92mm width. I’m looking for a ski to put a touring binding on. I’m thinking that my current skis maybe are a bit short, but I’m still torn between the bent 100 or these. I ski a bit of everything
HI August!
I think the 100 offers more versatility for more days. The 110 is really a great ski, but only in the deeper snow. If you ski a bit of everything, that's what the 100 is for. I'd stick to the 172 in that ski for touring and all-mountain. Have fun!
SE
Hi! I am about 5’10 150lbs and ski in the Canadian rockies. I own a pair of enforcer 94 at 172cm, i am thinking about getting a pair of all mountain wide/freestyle ski. I am gonna use it to ski mostly trees, small cliffs, powder and some park. (Will use the enforcer for mostly carving and groomers)Really want it to be light and maneuverable in trees. Currently looking at the bent 100 and 110, which one and what length do you think fit me the best? welcome if you got better options! Thanks
Hi Wicky! Sorry for the delay getting back to you. How often do you think you'll be skiing deeper snow conditions on these new skis? If it's a lot, I would go 110. If it's only sometimes, and not that frequently, I'd go 100. The 100 is definitely more versatile. Better in park, carves better, etc. The 110 is a superior powder ski and super fun to ski, but has some limitations in the park and on groomers. Hope that helps! Sorry again for the slow reply. Busy time of year for us and I'm just now getting caught up on these RUclips comments.
@@SkiEssentials It’s completely fine! Thank you for the response!
I have the Bent 100 in 180 and mounted them +6, I just ordered the 110 in 188 from your store. Any comments on where you had them mounted and how you liked them?
HI Max!
I think the 110 can be a bit further back than the 100 due to the intent of being in softer snow. Maybe 3 back from your 100's is a good place to start?
I'm 5'9 , 180 lbs and just got the 180cm length bent 110 ....I'm a bit worried ...are they too short for me or is that not much to worry about.....I heard a lot of people saying mixed things about the length of this ski ....Also should I mount a bit back to prevent that "going over the handle bars" feeling
I don't think that it's too short. The mount could be moved back to create more of a directional feel. Have fun!
SE
I am think about buying bent chetler 110, I am 168cm and I weigh 72kg. I like to think to myself that I am above intermediate and like to ski powder. Would you recommend the 172 or 180? And where would you mount your bindings
I'd go 172 in that ski. If you're looking to keep it more directional rather than freestyle, I'd go -2 or 3 from the factory line. Have fun!
how does the skies handle at higher speeds on the post?
We've found there's a pretty direct correlation between skier size and stability at speed. I'm 6/2 225 and had some trouble keeping the ski grounded under my feet while going fast. Jeff's a bit smaller, about 150 pounds and he had far less issues than I.
Hi! Looking at getting the Bent 110s to go with my older black crows corvus 109s (183.3 length). Do you think these are too similar width or type of ski? I absolutely love the 109 but wanted a more playful ski as the black crows are a charger and super stiff. I have also found that I am not a huge fan of narrower skis such as the Atomic vantage 95s I own. I am 6'1" and 150lbs but a very aggressive and advanced skier who skis everything on the mountain (minus much park). Also what length would you recommend? I was leaning towards the 188 but was unsure. Thanks!
They are quite different in terms of flex and performance, despite having similar waist widths. You can size up on the Bent 110--go with the 188.
im 200lbs and 6’3, i ski a decent amount of park but also like going through the trees and finding jumps and cliffs to send. and hopefully looking to ski more powder and big mountains but honestly ski more park than pow. I just want playful and buttery. Should i get 110s or 100s?
If this is to be your only ski, I think the 100 makes more sense. If you have a narrower ski to complement the 110, I think you could go that route, but the 100 I think is a better overall choice. I'd go with the 188 in either of those skis unless you want more of a focus on park.
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Hi! I wondered if this is a good ski for me. I’m 169 or 170 cm tall(5’7) and 68-70 kg with all my gear on. I’ve looked at this 110 model or a bent chetler 100 in the 172 cm version. I already have the K2 reckoners 102 in the 163 cm version. I feel like they have too little length in the tip, but other than that they are great skis. I ski 90% of the time offpiste, bumps, both soft and hard terrain, and powder if there is. I might go with some touring bindings on these, so i can use them at the resort and go touring. What do you think? Are they too wide for a small guy like me?
Hi Raqzii!
The 110 is one of the smoothest and most playful skis in powder for sure. If you found the Reckoner to feel forward, I'd suggest a -4 on the mount of the Bent 110. For touring and powder and fun-loving skiing, I'd say Bent 110 is a great choice. The 100 may be too conflicting with your 102. Have fun!
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@@SkiEssentials Great! Thanks a lot.
Is there any Ski similar to this that is 165cm max? My wife loves her Bent 90s and we are looking for a pure powder ski, so this would be perfect, but she is 161cm and Bents 110 in 171cm, the smallest size these come in, seems quite a bit too long! Thanks!
Some good choices here! Check these out:
Line Pandora 110 in a 162
www.skiessentials.com/2023-line-pandora-110-women-s-skis.html
Volkl Blaze 106 in 158 or 165
www.skiessentials.com/2023-volkl-blaze-106-women-s-ski.html
K2 Mindbender 106C in a 159
www.skiessentials.com/2023-k2-mindbender-106c-women-s-skis.html
hey i’m thinking about getting these but i can’t decide on a size because they’re kinda weird i’m 6’2 145 pounds what size should i go with? thanks
I'd say 180 is the way to go for your stats in those skis. Have fun!
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bent 110 or 100?
Both!