Atomic Backland 86 SL Womens vs Atomic Bent 85
Skis comparison — 2024-2025 season
How they compare
The Atomic Backland 86 SL Womens uses a flat shape while the Atomic Bent 85 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.
Ratings
Piste
Atomic Backland 86 SL Womens
5
Atomic Bent 85
7
Powder
Atomic Backland 86 SL Womens
4
Atomic Bent 85
5
Freestyle
Atomic Backland 86 SL Womens
5
Atomic Bent 85
6
Freeride
Atomic Backland 86 SL Womens
5
Atomic Bent 85
5
Stiffness
Atomic Backland 86 SL WomensN/A
Atomic Bent 85N/A
Versatility
Atomic Backland 86 SL Womens
5
Atomic Bent 85
8
Atomic Backland 86 SL Womens
Atomic Bent 85
Core Specs
Terrainalpine_touring
TerrainAll Mountain, Freestyle / Park
Shapeflat
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
157 — 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.