Backcountry: They’re super lightweight and would make a sick touring ski.They’re a little long for them but that comes down to skill/preference. Moguls: They’re so lightweight and good from edge to edge that Bent Chetler 100s can actually rip through moguls if you’re capable of it.In the 4-5 inches I’ve encountered with them so far, they floated/turned with ease. Powder: Minimal testing in powder so far but I can’t wait.Groomers: They feel like a dream both when straightlining or carving from end to end.Turns: Because of the early rocker, these skis are actually capable of tight, technical turns along with huge airplane turns.Edge hold: I was really surprised by how well they hold an edge! I wasn’t expecting poor performance but at the size they are, these have a seriously techy feel.But even then it’s nothing to complain about. There is very little chatter with these except at top speeds. 188cm is a ski that goes fast and these are capable of handling that with ease. I happened to score 40% off from my friend so it was a no brainer for me. I’ve been looking at gear a lot online so I wanted to see some skis in person and see what the shop had, so I didn’t go in with the thought of buying skis. I recognized Bent Chetler as a critically acclaimed ski, but what really sold me was the limited edition graphic and that they were the last in the store. I was supposed to be Christmas shopping when I wandered into a ski shop and started browsing skis. I’m a playful skier that likes to jump and jib off of anything I can on a trail, but with my racing background I also love to charge really hard when I can. Technically, I’m never NOT on the hunt for new gear, but I have recently been craving a new pair of all-mountain skis between 95 and 100mm waist underfoot so I don’t have to keep using my 106mm underfoot backcountry skis on the resort (K2 Marksman w/ Dynafit Beast Bindings). Terrain: Ice, packed powder, man-made, dirt patchy trails, and light powder (~4 inches deep).Where I’ve used it: Sugarbush and Cochran’s, Vermont.
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