Bent jr 140-150 review

Overview

For kids of eight to twelve, Atomic splits the Bent JR off into its own product: the Atomic Bent jr 140-150, sold in 140 and 150 cm. It is not simply a longer Atomic Bent jr 110-130. Where the small version widens with every length, this one keeps the same 117/85/109 mm shape in both sizes, and Atomic says the slightly wider 85 mm waist adds stability. The radius is 10.3 m at 140 cm and 11.6 m at 150 cm. Like the smaller Bent JR it is a flat ski for the whole mountain — piste, soft snow, a few park features — and it needs a separately mounted binding.

On-snow performance

The longer radius changes the character compared with the small Bent JR: turns get bigger, and the ski should feel calmer once an older child starts to carry speed on red runs. The All Mountain Rocker 15/75/10 (tip rocker, camber over 75 % of the length, a little tail rocker) keeps the tip easy to start a turn and lets the ski rise in soft snow, while the camber gives the edge grip a child needs on firm morning pistes. With an 85 mm waist it is closer to an adult all-mountain ski than to a kids' carver, so it will feel at home beside the piste and in tracked-out snow, and less sharp on boilerplate. Atomic says it is up for park tricks and the occasional jump — think small kickers and boxes rather than a dedicated park ski.

Construction & specs explained

• Core: Densolite Core, a foam core Atomic says damps vibration and keeps the ski easy to turn.
• Sidewall: Dura Cap Sidewall from base to topsheet, rounded for durability.
• Profile: All Mountain Rocker 15/75/10.
• Shape: 117/85/109 mm at both 140 and 150 cm.
• Radius: 10.3 m (140 cm), 11.6 m (150 cm).
• Weight: 1250 g per ski at 140 cm (Atomic), sold without binding.
• Edge angles: 87° side, 1.3° base.

Who it's for & comparisons

A confident eight- to twelve-year-old on a 140 or 150 cm ski who skis the whole mountain and wants one pair that does a bit of everything. Kids who already ski powder days and want a wood core should compare the Atomic Bent chetler mini 133-143 and the Atomic Bent chetler mini 153-163, which are wider (91–94 mm) and use a powder rocker. Against other brands, the K2 Mindbender jr has a similar 84 mm waist and is lighter at a comparable length; the Head Kore team junior widens from 83 to 89 mm across 142–163 cm, so it also fits taller kids; and the Fischer Nightstick team is a narrower 80 mm twin-tip for kids who spend more time in the park.

Pros, cons and verdict

Pros

• Constant 85 mm waist gives a stable, versatile platform.
• Longer 10.3–11.6 m radius suits older kids who carry more speed.
• Tip rocker helps in soft snow and when starting turns.
• Durable Dura Cap sidewall.

Cons

• Only two lengths (140 and 150 cm).
• 1250 g per ski at 140 cm, heavier than some rivals of similar length.
• Foam core without wood is less damp than a wood-core ski at higher speed.
• Binding not included.

Verdict: A sturdy all-mountain ski for eight- to twelve-year-olds who ski everywhere on the mountain; kids heading for powder and bigger park lines get more from the wood-core Bent Chetler Mini.