The 2027 Atomic Bent Chetler 120 with Marker Griffon 13 ID Bindings is Chris Benchetler's signature powder ski and one of the most loved freeride boards going. Returning largely unchanged, it is a dedicated soft-snow and big-mountain tool centered on float, playfulness, and a surfy, creative feel. We paired the Bent Chetler 120 with the Marker Griffon 13 ID because of the Griffon’s precision and reliability for all mountain and freeride skiers. With a robust construction and all the best tech, the Griffon 13 is a popular high-performance binding choice for wider-bodied skis for good reason.

Why we like it:

Year after year, Benchetler's topsheet art ranks among the best in skiing, and that creativity carries onto the snow. The board feels playful and surfy underfoot and has the topsheet to match, a rare match of personality and performance.

Who it's for:

Soft-snow devotees at the advanced and expert level will feel most at home, especially those drawn to a creative, freestyle-tinged take on freeride. It is made for powder laps, backcountry missions, and skiers who would rather pivot, slash, and surf than lock into hard carves.

Highlights:

The signature HRZN 3D tip borrows from surfboard shaping, with a beveled, curved nose that adds area and casts off snow so the ski surfaces fast and shrugs off hooking when you ride loose or sideways. A big powder rocker pairs deep tip and tail rocker with a hint of camber underfoot, lending surprising grip for a powder board while keeping it pivot-happy. The Light Woodcore trims swing weight without losing the damping a large freeride ski wants, and another standout Benchetler graphic gives it personality on both sides of the snow. As we’ve come to expect from Marker, there’s no shortage of tech packed into the Griffon 13 binding. Marker’s Triple Pivot Elite Toe and Inter-pivot 3 Freeride Heel systems work in tandem to provide improved edge grip and control, as well as helping to mitigate vibrations for a smooth ride. A cleverly placed anti-ice rail sits on top of the toepiece and can be used to scrape off those pesky clumps of snow and ice that accumulate on the sole of your boot. With Multinorm (MN) boot compatibility, the Griffon 13 is a versatile and reliable choice for a huge range of skiers and applications.

Things to consider:

Firm snow and high-speed charging are not its game. The soft, freestyle-leaning flex makes it a playful instrument rather than a battering ram, so buy it as the dedicated powder ski it is.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Deep tip and tail rocker make it ski markedly shorter than stated. Do not hesitate to step up a size from your norm for more float and stability in deep snow.