Am I ready for the Atomic Bent 100?
The Atomic Bent 100 is a 100 mm ski that feels balanced overall. Here is where you stand against it, worked out from its published flex, radius and weight.
The short answer
Yes, you look ready for this ski. The flex is 1.1 times what your weight and usual speed bend, inside the 0.8 to 1.2 range that feels right.
Assuming an intermediate skier at 80 kg (a typical adult, as no weight was given), on a 179 cm length. Verdict bands are Ready, Close and Not yet. Set your weight and level below, or fill in your lift ticket on the skis page.
Your weight and speed
Ability
Sets the usual speed (35 km/h) and edge angle (35°) the model uses.Speed at which the ski bends (km/h)
| Bend ratio | 1.1 × (0.8 to 1.2 feels right) |
|---|---|
| Needs to bend at | 25 km/h |
| Edge angle to turn it | none needed (you usually reach 35°) |
| Metal layers · feel | not stated · balanced |
Why it comes out as Ready
- NeutralLevel
Assuming an intermediate skier at 80 kg (a typical adult, as no weight was given), on a 179 cm length.
- HelpsFlex
The flex is 1.1 times what your weight and usual speed bend, inside the 0.8 to 1.2 range that feels right.
- HelpsMetal
It feels balanced overall.
- HelpsSpeed
It starts to bend around 25 km/h, and you usually ski around 35.
- HelpsEdge
Its 19 m sidecut turns at the radii you like without a high edge angle.
- HelpsSnow
On groomed snow its edge hold for your level is on the limit.
What to work on
Nothing to build first. The numbers say this ski suits the way you ski.
Skis nearby
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Bends at 45 km/h · Close for a typical skier
See the skiSymptom
Too much skiWhat it feels like when a ski is stiffer than you load it.
Read the Feel page
Siblings are shown for a typical intermediate skier. Open one to see it for your weight and level.
Where to buy
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