Atomic Bent 85 vs Atomic Maverick 96 CTI
Skis comparison — 2025-2026 season
How they compare
Both target all mountain terrain, while the Atomic Bent 85 leans more freestyle / park. The Atomic Bent 85 uses a twin tip shape while the Atomic Maverick 96 CTI is flat. 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 Bent 85
7
Atomic Maverick 96 CTI
7
Powder
Atomic Bent 85
5
Atomic Maverick 96 CTI
5
Freestyle
Atomic Bent 85
6
Atomic Maverick 96 CTI
5
Freeride
Atomic Bent 85
5
Atomic Maverick 96 CTI
6
Stiffness
Atomic Bent 85N/A
Atomic Maverick 96 CTIN/A
Versatility
Atomic Bent 85
8
Atomic Maverick 96 CTI
7
Atomic Bent 85
Atomic Maverick 96 CTI
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freestyle / Park
TerrainAll Mountain
ShapeTwin Tip
Shapeflat
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelAdvanced
MSRP$449.95
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
165 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
179 — 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.