2027 Atomic Bent Decode Skis

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DESCRIPTION

The 2027 Atomic Bent Decode is a brand-new progressive park ski from the Bent family, built for creative skiers who want to push the boundaries of freestyle while still having an all-mountain ski underneath them. With a directional shape and a park-tuned rocker profile, it's something different in the freestyle category.

Why we like it:

Building a park ski that's also a real all-mountain tool is a smart move. The Bent Decode has a directional shape rather than a true twin tip, which means it skis the rest of the mountain a lot better than a typical park ski while still letting you spin, press, and play around in the park.

Who it's for:

Intermediate to expert skiers who want a progressive park ski that can also handle the rest of the mountain. A great pick for park skiers who don't want to be locked into pure park use, or for creative all-mountain skiers who want a ski with a freestyle edge.

Highlights:

The HRZN 3D Park tip is the headline feature, taking the same beveled, 3D-contoured tip concept from Atomic's other HRZN skis but tuning it specifically for park use. The directional shape is the real story though: most park skis are full twin tips that sacrifice all-mountain performance for switch riding, but the Decode strikes a different balance. You can still spin, press, and ski switch, but the ski feels much more composed when you leave the park. ABS CoreGuard reinforces the core against the abuse that park skiers put their gear through, with extra protection where impacts are most likely. The Light Woodcore keeps swing weight down for spins and tricks, and the Resist Edge Park is built to take more punishment than a standard edge. Dura Cap sidewalls add another layer of durability for long-term park use.

Things to consider:

The directional shape means this isn't the move for skiers who ride switch as often as forward. True twin-tip park skiers should look at a more traditional park-specific ski.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Skis a bit short for its length thanks to the park rocker, so most park skiers can stay at their usual length, while skiers looking for more all-mountain stability can size up.

PRODUCT FEATURES

Sidecut: 123/92/117 mm at 176 cm length
Radius: 17 m at 176 cm length
Rocker/Camber/Rocker
Sintered Base
Poplar Wood Core
Light Woodcore
ABS CoreGuard
HRZN 3D Park Tip
Park Rocker
Dura Cap Sidewall
Glossy Topsheet
Resist Edge Park
Ability Level: Advanced to Expert

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SPECIFICATIONS

ROCKER PROFILE

Rocker/Camber/Rocker

PREFERRED TERRAIN

Park, All-Mountain

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Model Year	Product Page	Ski Test Results	Chairlift Chat
2027	2027 Atomic Bent Decode Skis—Skis with bindings	2027 Atomic Bent Decode	2027 Atomic Bent Decode Ski Review

Oh man! These are sweet!

Jeff Neagle

Tester Reviews

4 testers reviewed the 2027 Atomic Bent Decode

tester:

Caleb Carbonneau

Ability: I'm A Pro
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 165
Days / Year: 60-80
Age: 24
Years Skiing: 9 years

Aggressive, playful, fast, creative

Ski:

2027 Atomic Bent Decode Skis

Size Tested:

185 CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

Gondola - Perry Merrill - icy, hard packed.

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

I think this ski skis short so I went with a 185 and it felt great. At high speeds it gave great stability while still being easy to throw around and manage.

Scores

Floatation:10/10

Stability:10/10

Quickness:10/10

Playfulness:9/10

Forgiveness:9/10

Edge Grip:10/10

Versatility:10/10

Overall:10/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

This ski was light and really easy to get on edge. The ski felt like it wanted to go making it easy to carve whether your looking for long or short turns. It’s also very playful for jumping around but stiff enough to feel stable.

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

All mountain, hard pack, fresh dusting, park.

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

Advanced to expert.

Anything else you want to tell us about your experience on these skis?

Very cool top sheet! Would love to see the red changed to purple and a more unique bottom but overall a cool looking top sheet and very fun ski allowing for all kinds of creativity.

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tester:

Matt McGinnis

Ability: Expert
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 180
Days / Year: 65
Age: 36
Years Skiing: 24? 25?

Solid technical skills, mixed with a park background. I'm not the sendiest guy on the hill, but I'll take my share of calculated airs. It's all about finding small transitions and controlling speed for me. Rather than chargey, I'd describe myself as surfy. Lots of edge work and turning skis sideways to manage speed. I enjoy working with the flex pattern of a ski as much as the camber/rocker profile or sidecut of it.

Ski:

2027 Atomic Bent Decode Skis

Size Tested:

185 CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

Hard groomers on a gondolier.

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

A touch short. For me, I’d go a little longer, a touch over 180 if possible.

Scores

Floatation:5/10

Stability:5/10

Quickness:7/10

Playfulness:7/10

Forgiveness:7/10

Edge Grip:5/10

Versatility:3/10

Overall:7/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

As per usual, I gave this a quick flex tip - leaning back on the tails and then the tips. Usually there’s nothing notable with this test, it’s just a move to get an idea of what I’m on. This time though, was different in a significant way. While tips and tails are typically a similar flex, that’s not the case with the Decode. With these skis, the tips are significantly softer than the tails. This unique trait ends up defining this ski’s entire personality. It’s really important to keep in mind that the Decode is meant to be a park ski. As such, this unique flex pattern allows it to excel on big jumps with its strong tails, while also opening up the ability to butter. If you’ve been following big air skiing recently then you already know: nose buttered takeoffs are the future. The Atomic Bent Decode feels perfectly suited to handling this style of trick.

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

Terrain parks. With its soft tip / stiff tail, the Decode is set up to handle big landings while also remaining buttery. In the park, this is amazing. Elsewhere on the mountain, not so much. The combination means you can’t really lean into the tips on a hard carve, and the stiffer tails make preloading an Ollie challenging. If you’re in the park, you’ll love them. Elsewhere, maybe not.

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

Intermediate and up. You’ll want to have some park talent for these, but it doesn’t have to be much to start with.

Anything else you want to tell us about your experience on these skis?

My final thoughts are this: for the right skier, this is an amazing option. If you’re not in the park at least 80% of the time though, you can likely find a better choice.

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tester:

Jeff Neagle

Ability: Expert
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 165
Days / Year: 120-140
Age: 40
Years Skiing: 38

Flowing and Kind of Fast with Freestyle/Freeski Influence

Ski:

2027 Atomic Bent Decode Skis

Size Tested:

185 CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

Stowe, A mix of packed powder groomers and some fresh snow on steeper, ungroomed terrain.

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

It skis a little short I think. This is normally long for me in a centered twin tip, but I like the 185!

Scores

Floatation:6/10

Stability:6/10

Quickness:9/10

Playfulness:10/10

Forgiveness:9/10

Edge Grip:6/10

Versatility:7/10

Overall:9/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

Oh man! These are sweet! Can't wait to try them in the park. It definitely has some Bent DNA in it, but it's also so much different than existing Bent skis. Softer flexing tips and tails and it's a more symmetrical shape with a more centered mount point. I feel right at home on it being a longtime park skier. A more directional skier would almost definitely prefer either the Bent 90 or 100. I expect this ski will absolutely excel in the park (I'll do another feedback form once I've skied it in the park), but it definitely has some all-mountain potential too. Not super strong, even underfoot, but agile and loose and fun, so bumps, trees, etc are really fun, and it's not catchy in some deeper snow here and there.

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

I do think park is going to be the best application for the Bent Decode, but I had a lot of fun skiing it in softer snow too. It's either a dedicated park ski or it would also work well as an all-mountain ski for someone who at least goes in the park a decent amount. If you fully remove park from the equation, it's probably not the best choice.

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

It's nice and soft in the tips and tails, which would definitely help an intermediate looking for a fun ski to dabble in the park. For an advanced or especially an expert skier, it will be a weapon for park and other freeskiing.

Anything else you want to tell us about your experience on these skis?

I think it's great Atomic has added a ski like this to round out the Bent line. The Bent 90 and 100 work in the park, but it's not their highlighting characteristic, where this is basically the opposite.

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2027 Atomic Bent Decode Skis

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