Bent Chetler 100 - Review 2023

The Bent Chetler 100 cannot be pigeonholed into the “surfy powder ski” category. Even though it shares a name and playful attitude with the 120 version, the differences between the two are so stark they’re nearly entirely different skis.

This distinction is best explained in terms of style. In short, Bent Chetlers are known for their playfulness in deep snow. This model takes that same ethos and applies it to an “any day, all-mountain style.” You can trust it a little bit more when the steeps aren’t so deep. 

The Bent Chetler 100 is a directional all-mountain ski. Still, it’s not one of the double titanal laminate monsters that can blast through everything in its path. So what is it? It’s an effort to take the playfulness that the Bent Chetler name is known for and adapt it to conditions beyond blower pow. It has a traditional camber, versatility in the mount point, soft shovels for swallowing up variable snow. But, still retains enough rigidity from the foot back that you can drive them pretty hard. 

They make an awesome every day frontside/backside option for a wide range of skiers. It’s not a super specialized tool, but for playful skiers who want an unflinching, all-terrain option, there’s not much better on the market.