The 2027 Atomic Bent 85 is the narrowest ski in the Bent freeride family, an accessible all-mountain ski with the playful, freestyle-influenced personality the Bent line is known for. Built for skiers who want a versatile ski with a creative spirit, without the wider waist of the rest of the Bent family.

Why we like it:

The Bent 85 has the same playful, surfy character as the wider Bents but in a narrower, more frontside-friendly package. That means you get the personality and creativity of the Bent line in a ski that actually carves on hardpack, which is rare for a freestyle-influenced ski.

Who it's for:

Intermediate skiers who want an all-mountain ski with a playful, creative personality. Great for park-and-pipe skiers looking for an everyday daily driver, or for skiers who want a forgiving all-mountain ski that's still fun to mess around on.

Highlights:

The Bent 85 uses a Light Woodcore paired with a Densolite Core for a build that's noticeably light underfoot. That makes the ski easier to spin, slash, and mess around on at moderate speeds, which is the whole point of a Bent. The directional shape gives it some frontside capability rather than being a full twin-tip park ski, and the All Mountain Rocker profile balances rockered tip and tail with camber underfoot for a versatile feel. Dura Cap sidewalls and the Resist Park edge are tuned for the abuse a freestyle-leaning ski takes.

Things to consider:

Softer than a dedicated frontside carver, so aggressive skiers who want serious edge hold should look at one of the more performance-oriented all-mountain options like the Maverick 88 CTI.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Skis a bit short for its length thanks to the rocker profile. Most skiers can stay at their usual length, or size up if they want more stability at speed.