Atomic Bent 85 Skis 2027

The Ski

Not every ski has to shout "PARK" from across the lift line to still be a park ski at heart. The Atomic Bent 85 is the playful, twin-tip member of the Bent family that lets you jib a rail, boost an air, carve a groomer, and slash a side hit all in the same run — a ski built by Chris Benchetler and the Atomic Freeski team for people who treat the whole mountain, not just the terrain park, as their playground.

Who It's For

The Bent 85 is aimed at progressing intermediates through advanced skiers who want a freestyle-leaning, all-mountain ski rather than a dedicated park plank. It works well as a quiver-of-one for someone whose day includes groomer laps, a stop through the park, and a few side hits along the way, and it's also a favorite among lighter or smaller riders and junior freeride skiers looking for something playful to progress on, since its narrower waist and lighter build make it easier to whip around than the wider skis in the Bent lineup.

Also worth noting: the 150cm and 160cm sizes are well-suited for lighter or shorter skiers, but a strong intermediate pushing 180+ lbs will want to be in the 170 or 175. Don't let the lower numbers fool you into sizing down.

Tech That Matters

The core is where this ski earns its "agile" reputation — it pairs a Densolite foam core with a poplar Light Woodcore, a combination designed to keep overall weight down while still damping vibration and absorbing shock, so the ski feels lively and easy to move around in the air or in bumps without feeling harsh or unstable on landing. Wrapped around that core is a Dura Cap Sidewall, which runs from base to topsheet and gives the ski solid power transmission and edge grip for carving groomers. And if you're browsing our full lineup of mens skis, you'll see the Bent 85 sits at a really competitive price compared to similar skis from other brands.
The All-Mountain Rocker profile (about 20% tip rocker, 65% camber, 15% tail rocker) keeps a healthy dose of camber underfoot for edge hold and pop, while minimal tail rocker keeps more of the tail in contact with snow for stability and grip — this is what lets the ski feel intuitive both in the park and on-piste. Finally, thicker Resist Edges are built in specifically to handle repeated contact with rails, boxes, and stone grinds, since a ski marketed this heavily toward park and freestyle use needs edges that can take a beating without degrading.

Sizing

The Bent 85 runs true to standard all-mountain sizing. A good starting point: match your ski length to somewhere between your nose and top of your head for intermediates. Stronger, more aggressive skiers go longer — don't be afraid of the 175 if you ski fast and hard.

Why Willi's

We've been mounting skis and fitting boots in the Pittsburgh area since 1970 — we know what works and what doesn't. Bring the Bent 85 in and we'll mount your bindings and get you dialed in before the season starts. No guesswork, no mail-order uncertainty.