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Atomic Bent Chetler Ski
Stupid Fun Ski
By William richmond
Ranked #45 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
August 23, 2010
My Stats
5'9''
135lbs
Expert Skier (competing in a freeride comp)
183cm Bent Chetler
I understand now why this ski sold out last year in December: it's that good. This was the most playful ski, along with being the lightest. Coming from a 105mm ski, I was impressed on how it doesn't feel like a really fat ski on groomers. On my groomed run, it performed well, with some slight tip flap when I was going fast, but still felt stable. I was able to do any turn I wanted, its especially excellent in shorter turns. In the powder and crud the Bent Chetler held up extremely well, and was lots of fun to be on. High speed straighlines were the Bent Chetler's worst skiing, and it did ok. This ski is a playful skiers daily driver.
For other skis I demoed the same day to compare reviews, check out http://williamrichmondski.blogspot.com/search/label/Gear%20Reviews
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Change me.
4 Comments Last Reply: December 21, 2010 By: Sam Schwartz
You should probaly go with the 183. It's definatley enough ski. You could handle the 192, but do you really need to?
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J Fulton- I'd go 192 for extra stability. If that length had been available for demo, I would have tried it as well.
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I'm 5'11, should I get the 192cm or the 183cm? Cheers
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Get Them Now! I have riden a lot of skis and by far this is the best ski I have ever owned. To be honest, I have never had so much fun on a ski, not even when I rode my Pocket Rockets for the 1st time. The ski turns on a dime anywhere and everywhere. The float is insane both in the light and heavy stuff. They even carve well at high speeds on the groomers. Don't get me wrong but after I put on the Chets I sold my S7s without a thought (and they are great skis). If you are looking for a solid BC, SC, or resort powder ski this is the ski for you.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes