Skifolio

Atomic

Backland 86 UL

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

Atomic Backland 86 UL, drawn from aboveATOMIC
106.5Tail mm
85Waist mm
118.5Tip mm
Length

Take the quiz and we'll mark the length that fits you.

Turn radius
15 m
Weight per ski
970 g
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 groomers94
  • Chop & crud41
  • Powder1
  • 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

    Not the target

Rated for ability 5-8 on a 10-point scale, which is cruising to charging.

Every length

LengthTip / waist / tailRadiusWeight
157 cm117 / 84.5 / 105 mm14.2 mNot listed
165 cm118.5 / 85 / 106.5 mm15 m970 g
172 cm120 / 85.5 / 108 mm16.2 mNot listed
179 cm121.5 / 86 / 109.5 mm17.2 mNot listed

What's inside

  • Full Sidewall
  • HRZN 3D Backland
  • All-Terrain Profile
  • Ultra Light Woodcore
  • Carbon Backbone
  • Carbon Fiberglass