Atomic Backland 109 vs Atomic Bent 85
Skis comparison — 2024-2025 season
How they compare
the Atomic Backland 109 leans more freeride/powder, while the Atomic Bent 85 leans more all mountain/freestyle / park. They share a twin tip shape — symmetrical tips for skiing switch and park; playful and forgiving. Both feature hybrid (rocker/camber) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile.
Ratings
Piste
Atomic Backland 109
3
Atomic Bent 85
7
Powder
Atomic Backland 109
9
Atomic Bent 85
5
Freestyle
Atomic Backland 109
3
Atomic Bent 85
6
Freeride
Atomic Backland 109
6
Atomic Bent 85
5
Stiffness
Atomic Backland 109N/A
Atomic Bent 85N/A
Versatility
Atomic Backland 109
5
Atomic Bent 85
8
Atomic Backland 109
Atomic Bent 85
Core Specs
TerrainFreeride, Powder
TerrainAll Mountain, Freestyle / Park
ShapeTwin Tip
ShapeTwin Tip
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelAdvanced
MSRPN/A
MSRP$449.95
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
184 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
165 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
Camber Profile
Used market
What to inspect and what not to confuse when buying used. Not on-snow reviews.
Atomic Bent 85
Narrowest current Bent. Used Bent 85s get dumped into generic “Bent Chetler” searches — they are not a Bent 100 or 110. Supply is decent; check edges from hardpack days and do not pay wider-Bent money.