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Atomic

Backland 85

A 86 mm touring ski. Light enough to climb, solid enough to ski down.

Atomic Backland 85, drawn from aboveATOMIC
108Tail mm
86Waist mm
120Tip mm
Length

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Turn radius
17 m
Weight per ski
Not listed
Metal
No
Tail shape
Not listed

From the side

Side profile: Tip rocker, camber underfootCamber underfootTip rocker
Tip rocker, camber underfoot. A slightly early-rising tip starts turns easily; camber behind it holds an edge on groomers. The dots mark where the edge contacts the snow. Illustration of the profile type, with heights exaggerated.

Where it's at home

  • Soft groomers100
  • Trees & bumps100
  • Firm groomers90
  • Chop & crud46
  • Powder2
  • Deep powder0

Scored 0-100 from the ski's waist width, rocker profile and turn radius. It describes the shape, not how the ski feels.

Who it's for

  1. First turns

    Not the target

  2. Cruising

    Good match

  3. Charging

    Good match

  4. Expert

    Good match

Rated for ability 6-9 on a 10-point scale, which is cruising to expert.

Every length

LengthTip / waist / tailRadiusWeight
172 cm120 / 86 / 108 mm17 mNot listed

What's inside

  • HRZN 3D Technology
  • Light Woodcore
  • Dura Cap Sidewall
  • All-Terrain Profile
  • Fiberglass Layers
  • Side Edge Angle: 87
  • Base Edge Angle: 1.0
  • Partial Sidewall

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