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2015 Bent Chetlers

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chuckmarty
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Whoooweeee these babies are built to charge! I skied some variable snow with them this week and compared to the 2012 BC's, the 2015's are incredible. Straight lining on these skis through bumpy crud was smooth as butter. I didn't get any tip chatter, I didn't get bucked on the bumps, and I carved like it was a race ski. Oh lawdy jaysus, this is my dream ski. I haven't used them in pow yet but I'll get to that in a couple days.
Feb 20 2014 9:19PM
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Iraq_Lobster
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Don't yell at me cause I might be retarded but did they already start selling them, they are not waiting for next season
Feb 20 2014 9:48PM
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-wakes-
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These are the brand new ones with the tip technology yeah? I heard those things don't like any direction but straight. An insanely beefy, nothing but charge ski. More reviews please!!!!
Feb 21 2014 2:47AM
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chuckmarty
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I only know of 1 place that was selling them. They aren't in full production yet.

And yeah they love going straight when it's not powdery. But like I said they carve super well too. I actually love straight lining in them.
Feb 21 2014 9:13AM
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TimRiley
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^I'm guessing I saw them at the same place, when I was there they only had one pair for sale. I'm stoked to try and demo these on a pow day.
Feb 21 2014 9:54AM
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chuckmarty
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Was it in Summit County?
Feb 21 2014 12:44PM
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TimRiley
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Yep
Feb 21 2014 1:03PM
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Phantom
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I got a pair to ski on this spring from my friendly atomic rep and I've been having a blast on them here in the PNW with all this new snow. Super surfy but definitely can charge too. The tip just planes really well and keeps them predictable in the cut up stuff too
Feb 21 2014 2:37PM
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.nasty
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I bet you could convince drew to let you try them ;) if your boot will fit in the binding that is..


I love the new BC, it skis laps around the previous models all day. I just sold my magic J's to get some and it was a great decision!!
Feb 21 2014 8:11PM
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ThatCOprep
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I sold a pair of skis and I'm buying a pair soon. Loved them so much. One of the best skis I've ever skied on.
Feb 21 2014 8:22PM
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chuckmarty
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Definitely the best ski I've ever ridden. Everything is so buttery smooth. You don't even feel bumps and crud on these skis
Feb 21 2014 8:49PM
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blindside
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What's the flex like, softer or stiffer than previous models?
Feb 21 2014 9:03PM
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chuckmarty
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It feels about the same as the 2012 models. I have AT bindings on the old ones though so that makes the waist flex a little less.
Feb 21 2014 9:43PM
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.nasty
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if you've ever felt the flex of an Atomic Blog, it's pretty dang close to that. I like to think of it honestly as a fatter version of the blog (which is great since they are getting rid of the blog for that god awful Automatic 109). Although it seems to be softer, it holds up in every condition better than the previous models. Personally I was never a fan of the old bentchetler, it always felt kind of dead.
Feb 22 2014 10:39AM
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blindside
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Thanks guys, I like what I'm hearing so far.
Feb 22 2014 1:00PM
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chuckmarty
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I straight lined horseshoe bowl at Breck today in them and they made it feel easy. Next run I carved my way down pretty quickly and they felt more stable than anything I've ever ridden. Still no update on how they are in deep powder though.. Hopefully we'll get another decent storm soon.
Feb 22 2014 9:57PM
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.nasty
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I rode them on the 26 inch day, trust me, they ski the deep just fine! haha
Feb 23 2014 10:15AM
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powerbong2000
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Fuuuuck, I wonder when atomic starts shipping a full run? I need this ski.
Feb 23 2014 1:36PM
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DaysToCome
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coloradofreeskier.com has 3 pairs
Feb 23 2014 2:26PM
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powerbong2000
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oh fuck yeah, thanks for the beta brahhhhhhhh!
Feb 23 2014 4:36PM
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aroge
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What lengths they coming in? Still 183 and 192?
Mar 26 2014 7:41AM
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Nippletron
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178, 185, 192. But they actually measure 1cm or so less straight tape measure.
Mar 26 2014 11:59AM
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