Atomic Backland 85 UL vs Atomic Bent 90
Skis comparison — 2023-2024 season
How they compare
The Atomic Backland 85 UL uses a flat shape while the Atomic Bent 90 is twin tip. Both feature hybrid (rocker/camber) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile. The Atomic Backland 85 UL targets expert riders while the Atomic Bent 90 is aimed at advanced riders.
Ratings
Piste
Atomic Backland 85 UL
5
Atomic Bent 90
7
Powder
Atomic Backland 85 UL
4
Atomic Bent 90
5
Freestyle
Atomic Backland 85 UL
5
Atomic Bent 90
6
Freeride
Atomic Backland 85 UL
5
Atomic Bent 90
5
Stiffness
Atomic Backland 85 ULN/A
Atomic Bent 90N/A
Versatility
Atomic Backland 85 UL
5
Atomic Bent 90
8
Atomic Backland 85 UL
Atomic Bent 90
Core Specs
Terrainalpine_touring
TerrainAll Mountain, Freestyle / Park
Shapeflat
ShapeTwin Tip
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelExpert
Riding LevelAdvanced
MSRPN/A
MSRP$549.95
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
172 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
175 — 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 90
The mid-narrow Bent. Common in used feeds and often mistitled as Bent Chetler. Confirm it is a 90, not an 85 or 100, and price the bases and edges as a pair.