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Our pleasure!

Glad you enjoyed it!

Enjoy!

We agree! Hopefully lends to the authenticity and well-rounded nature of the ski.

Nice!

Thanks so much! Great feedback!

Right on!

About to my buy first pair 😁😁

It's pretty fun up there in the high-alpine! A different world for sure.

Mount point is even more subjective than ski selection. The last thing we want to do is convince people to put unnecessary holes in skis. There are some general rules to adhere to, and I think we've done a decent job in the past when a certain ski can accommodate multiple mount points. The further forward you go, the better the ski goes switch. The further back, the more directional it gets. My best advice is to stand on the flat ski with your boot on, and wherever it looks good, mark it there.

You too! Hope you find that sweet spot!

Fun day for sure!

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I just picked up some 110’s a few weeks ago from Ski Essentials. I love them such a fun ski and are still great on the groomers.

@@ThePro116 I think that was the right decision, the 110s are a do everything ski, they’re amazing

Good idea!

Another option to throw on your list could be the Solomon QST92 (or even QST98), since it will be similar to the bent but is directional and a little bit more damp, absorbing vibrations a bit more.

I'd say the Bent 90 is a great choice on your list. It falls between the 100 and the Kore in terms of flex and demand, and since you're 70% on-piste, it's okay to go a bit narrower. Your stats and application point to the Bent 90, and I'd go with the 184 in that ski. Have fun!

I’m similar weight but 5’10 and intermediate level…I bought the 90s last year in 175cm and really liked them, this week I had the opportunity to trial the 100s in 180cm and the stability difference at speed on groomers and the strength underfoot difference through chopped snow was incredible, maybe the length has a lot to do with it to but I found these just as easy to turn as the 90s so I hit the guys up and they offered a deal, I bought the new 100s and they sold my 90s virtually immediately so a win win…had a great week on my new 100s

The Declivity and the Bent are different enough to warrant the width overlap--I'd go that route. No need to double up on floaty and fun skis like the Bent 100 and the QST 106--those are more similar than the 92/90 split. I'd take the 90 for your application.

@SkiEssentials ty! So you don't think a 90 is too thin for when there's 6 inches or so of snow? Admittedly at that point I should be on my 106s, but wondering if the Bents can handle it if I'm out on them.

Thanks! I still feel that the 110 is a pretty specific fresh snow ski while the 100 is a great floater and all-arounder for a lot of different conditions and terrain. I'd think the 180 in the 100 is your best overall option, but if you want that extra float, the 180 in the 110 is a lot of fun when it snows!

Factory seems to work great on the Bent 100 unless you're looking to introduce park to the application.

You're in the right zone for sure! I'm a huge fan of the QST 98 in terms of being floaty, fun, pretty carvy, and solid. I've never really found a connection to the Ranger 102, it just doesn't turn as well as the other two. The Unlimited is great--on the lighter side--but very floaty and maneuverable. It sounds like you're looking for more of an all-around ski, in which case the QST 98 is likely your best option.

It's great for a variety of skier types, from tweeners to the older generations. If you're 184cm, I'd say the 180 is the way to go.

I don't think you need to listen to anyone but yourself in this discussion. If you loved the 164, then get the 164.

These ski have a lot of camber so they feel true to size. I am 174cm and the 180 I have feel long at some occasions. The shops I went told me the same, go longer. After all, depends on what you do. For piste skiing they does not feel long at all, in the trees they and tight spots, they do feel.

Probably not a dedicated pow ski, but they handle quite well for 100 underfoot. Depends on where you live also. Out west this is not your dedicated pow ski and 110 would be better

I think they're fantastic floaters, especially for the width. The combination of the HRZN tech in the tips and tails to go along with the lighter weight makes them very floaty in fresh snow. It's also got the versatility to handle low/no snow days, so that's nice.

It's a new model for next year, 2024 Connor RIG. Future goggles! Jeff loves them--they're lighter than the ones he's had in the past.

The only main limitation here is carving performance at speed. You can still go fast, but don't expect it to bite in the whole time, especially on firmer snow. Other than that, it's about as capable as they come.

@@SkiEssentials will keep in mind, i only do cruise carves or sometimes full send with short turns. I will probably be fine

I don't think it'll hurt--you will get more flotation and playfulness--a better tree ski and a more accomplished powder option.

For powder and other snow, the Ranger seems to make some better sense. It's a more substantial ski, so yes there is some weight, but once the snow gets cut up, or for any other type of terrain and conditions, the Ranger stands up a bit better. If you're looking to quickly maneuver through trees and tight zones, it doesn't get a whole lot better than Bent.

Thank you so much!!! The prompt response is sincerely appreciated.@@SkiEssentials

What skis did you move to?

I've had a very similar experience on my 100's in 188. Love it in the trees, love it in softer snow, but anything firm and I'd much rather be on something else.

On which ones that stays freeride alla mountains orented skis ? what would you suggest ?@@SkiEssentials

I would say on hardpack and powder they are weak. Too chattery on hard snow and too much camber/few rocker for powder. Anything in between they are perfect.

They're great. It's a K130P--a 100mm last, 130-flex boot that's pretty darn stiff and stable. It's got thick plastic in the shell and a minimal liner, so it works great in warmer temps and feels about the same today as it did 20 days ago in terms of packing out.

It's a Bern Watts Carbon. The regular Watts works as well, but the carbon version is lighter and cooler looking. I like the brim style and low sit height.

On the long side but not too long. They are light and maneuverable so that really helps out a lot.

Yes, the factory line.

If you're looking for a ski like the Bent but carves better, I'd check out the Salomon QST 98, Nordica Unleashed 98, or the Armada Declivity 102. Lots of great skis here!

@@SkiEssentials thanks the best ski channel pf youtube !

I'd think the 172 will fit your stats a bit better, mainly due to the weight. Have fun! SE

I've been skiing the new Bent 100 for a good part of this winter and absolutely love it. I think one of the big differences is the amount of rocker and the resulting splay. The M-Free 99 has quite a bit more--if you put them both back to back and look at how much distance is between the tips and tails you should see what I'm getting at. This gives the M-Free more of a freeride and freestyle character while the Bent with the longer camber will operate better in an all-mountain setting. I think if you're looking to make this your daily ski, the Bent provides more upside. Neither are going to get you the carving power or precision of the Kendo, but I do think the Bent might get you a bit closer, especially when it comes to the smoothness of the carving and the ski's ability to find more different edge angles. M-Free works great when up on a high edge angle as you're able to take full advantage of that rocker and splay, but in lower angles, it's not as much fun.

@@SkiEssentialsyou guys are killin’ it with the response time, kudos! I’m certainly not expecting (nor trying) to replicate anything from my Kendos with either of these, but it’s interesting to weigh the differences of these skis without actually taking them for a ride. I’ve watched and read your pieces on both models over the past few years and the only thing missing is actual footage of Bob squashing the shovels and wiping out on his M-Free demo (better luck next time). Thanks again for the insight. Unless the gold Pivots arriving in the mail look too good with the Dynastars, I will likely go with the Bents. Cheers!

@@veterantales Thanks! Funny thing about the M-Free incident--I got to the demo early and took a solo run by myself. Nobody was there to witness the fall, although I still have a slightly bent pole as the last of the evidence. Totally ruined the rest of my day, not just from a confidence standpoint but also was pretty banged up.

Tough to beat--ski and value: www.skiessentials.com/products/2024-atomic-bent-100-skis-w-tyrolia-attack-14-gw-bindings?ski%2520size=164

I'd think the 164 will set you up better for success on this ski. Have fun!

@@SkiEssentialsесть только 172см, мой рост 168см, 67кг. Подойдут ли? Либо искать короче?

Je pense que tu iras très bien dans le 172 dans la poudre

The QST is a stouter ski that has a higher performance ceiling. It's also a bit better of a floater due to the longer and more dramatic rocker profile and taper shape. That said, it's not quite as playful as the Bent 100, especially in a freestyle format.

Would love to see some independent reviews of CARV. Bought a pair, been spending too much time in the powder to even try them.

We did get Carv this year and have used it a bit--enough to tell that it's not really aimed at us. If we leave it on all the time during the day, we get some bad data because one of us is usually high-speed snowplowing behind the other in order to get video. I (Bob) got a 159 for Ski:IQ at some point, but the averages are a lot lower. I'm surely not maxing it out or taking full advantage, mainly because we're trying to get content for videos first and foremost.

Is this still a thing 🤔

@@JesusChristItsJasonFrog he is proud

@@theolafontaine5127 damn right

We're always on the lookout for fun, new, and exciting skis to review, but no concrete plans on those particular models.