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Filling the considerable gap between the 120 and the 100 versions of the legendary freeride series, the Bent Chetler 110 does its best to bring some practicality outside of powder conditions while retaining the legendary floating, surfy feel of its big brother.
Make no mistakes, there’s still very much a soft snow focus in the wider models of this series. The advantage of the 110 version is that soft snow no longer just means powder- and you don’t have to put your fun skis into storage when spring rolls around. That’s not to say it’s at all lacking in powder performance.
A very similar profile to the 120 version coupled with the inclusion of Atomic’s HRZN Technology in the tips and tails allows you to stay on top of lightweight powder with the same “loose” ride of the 120. But this comes at a cost- no ski can be good at everything and the 110 meets its match in the chunky chop typically described as “variable.” Given their admirably low weight, it’s no surprise that unpredictable conditions yield unpredictable results.
SImilar to the 120, we recommend the Bent Chetler 110 for skiers on the upper end of the skill spectrum. Playful skiers looking for a 50/50 touring ski should keep the Chetler 110s on their radar, as well as those looking for a lightweight freeride ski for most conditions outside of hardpack.
Notable Features
Carbon Backbone: Lightweight carbon laminate runs from the tip to the tail of the ski- aiding in stability and edge hold at speed and in variable snow conditions
HRZN Tech Tip and Tail: Beveled inserts at the tips and tails of the ski create more surface area and while reducing the total weight of the ski
Things we like:
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Brings the same float and feel as the 120s to a wider range of conditions -
Among the lightest of skis in its style
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Makes a lot of sense for a 50/50 touring ski
Things we don't like:
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Suffers greatly in variable, chunky snow and hardpack -
Lightweight to the point of suffering performance impacts outside of powder
- Waist: 110 mm
- Length: 172-188 cm
- Rocker Profile: Directional Rocker (Less Tail Rocker)
- Core: Poplar
- Tail: Twin Tip
- Turn Radius: Medium
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Things we like:
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Brings the same float and feel as the 120s to a wider range of conditions
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Among the lightest of skis in its style
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Makes a lot of sense for a 50/50 touring ski
Things we don't like:
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Suffers greatly in variable, chunky snow and hardpack
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Lightweight to the point of suffering performance impacts outside of powder
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