The edge hold is not perfect, but they get the job done. Backcountry: In addition to powder skiing, the Bent Chetler 120s are great for backcountry touring because of the lightweightedness and easy maneuverability for all kinds of situations I get myself into.Trees: Great tree skiing the easy maneuverability and playfulness allow for great powder tree skiing especially.The HRZN tips, soft flex, 120mm underfoot, and construction all combine to create my personal favorite powder ski that I have ever owned. Powder: Now we are talking this is what we live for, this is what we go to the mountain for! The powder performance of these skis is superb and for those who are not really looking for high speed and straight-lining down a face and would rather slash and turn, go through the trees, jump off some cliffs or throw some tricks, these are the skis for that.I couldn’t be happier with how they perform in powder anywhere else leads to some frustration, but that’s to be expected. They are really great in the trees, and laying down some nice big powder turns in an open bowl is almost heavenly. Turns: Turning is actually great because of rocker/camber/rocker construction, 19-meter radius, and softer flex allows for great nimbleness in between the trees, on the groomers, and dodging rocks.These guys are about the deeper snow, and can get me there and back no matter the conditions. With the understanding that these are not carving or groomer skis, the carving ability is good and will get me from the lift line to the powder spots and back down. However, they are not slalom skis that will get on edge easily they’re 120mm underfoot, so I will need to do some work. They can actually carve and hold an edge when pushed. Edge hold: The Bent Chetler 120s have decent edge hold overall, and good edge hold for a powder ski.I wouldn’t give them a great speed rating, and I will continue to see that outside of their main purpose, they are not the greatest. The softer tips and tails with a lot of taper can get chattery at speed, but not in powder. They have a light wood core with a carbon backbone but are not super stiff and straight skis that will crush everything and anything under thee. I would not consider them speed demons, but they get the job done. Speed: The Bent Chetlers are made for powder days, and when I want to slash around in the powder, or straight line down a face, I can.
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