2027 Atomic Bent Decode Skis Review

Reviewer: Jess Tamez, CRM Marketing Manager
Location: Brighton Resort, UT
Conditions: Groomers w/ Snow Flurries

"[The Decode] is really dialed for that intermediate to advanced skier that is ripping the park as their main location on the mountain."

The 2027 Atomic Bent Decode Skis mark a real departure for the Bent family, built from the ground up as a dedicated park and pipe weapon instead of another do-it-all freestyle ski. HRZN 3D Park shaping at the tip and tail keeps swing weight balanced whether you're pressing a rail or stomping a big jump, and an ABS CoreGuard layer beneath the poplar wood core adds durability for the kind of daily abuse park skis take. After a few laps at Brighton, the verdict is clear: this is a stiff, playful, purpose-built park ski that rewards riders who treat the terrain park as home base.

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Atomic Bent Decode Skis 2027
Atomic Bent Decode Skis 2027
Atomic Bent Decode Skis 2027

Pros

  • HRZN 3D Park tip and tail shaping balances swing weight for spins, presses, and rail work
  • ABS CoreGuard adds real durability for hard landings and repeated rail abuse
  • True-center mount and stiff underfoot deliver noticeable pop and responsiveness
  • Full twin tip, Resist Edges, and a Dura Cap sidewall built specifically for park and pipe use

Cons

  • Dedicated park focus (twin tip, short turning radius) makes it a less natural fit outside the park than the standard Bent lineup
  • Stiff flex may feel demanding for beginner park skiers

Product Details

Rocker Type: Rocker / Camber / Rocker

Shape: Park Freestyle Shape (Full Twin Tip)

Construction: Poplar Light Woodcore w/ ABS CoreGuard Laminate

Ability Level: Intermediate-Advanced

Sidewalls: Dura Cap Sidewall

Turning Radius: Short (17m @ 176cm)

Terrain / Riding Style: Park & Pipe / Freestyle

Sizes: 158cm, 167cm, 176cm, 185cm

Who Is It For?

The Bent Decode is dialed for the intermediate to advanced skier who's ripping the park as their main location on the mountain, not just an occasional detour. The stiff underfoot flex and true-center mount reward riders spinning off jumps, sliding rails daily, or working toward competition, and the ABS CoreGuard construction exists specifically for that wear and tear. If you're mostly lapping groomers with a few park runs mixed in, the more all-mountain-leaning Bent 90 or 100 will suit you better.

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Specs

Size Tip Width (mm) Waist Width (mm) Tail Width (mm) Turning Radius (m)
158 cm 118 90 112 15
167 cm 120.5 91 114.5 16
176 cm 123 92 117 17
185 cm 125.5 93 119.5 18

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About the Reviewer

Name: Jess Tamez
Position: CRM Marketing Manager
Home Mountain: Alta, UT

Grew up skiing in New Hampshire, so I've got a healthy respect for corduroy. But I moved to the Mountain West 12 winters ago and have never looked back. My perfect day: bluebird skies, ripping around Alta with friends, capped off with an Alta Bomb.

I oversee CRM at evo - making sure you've got the heads-up on all the new arrivals, deals, and events happening at evo.