The Atomic Backland 101 W Skis will set you up for success on any touring adventure. Super light for the width, and more than capable in anything from frozen glacier corn to a foot of pow, the Backland 101 W uses Atomic's FreeTour Profile, an Ultra Light Woodcore and Dura Cap Sidewalls to deliver unparalleled performance anywhere outside of the ski area boundary.
HRZN 3D Backland Tip and Tail: Contoured tips and tails designed to enhance performance in powder and in steep technical terrain
Core:
Ultra Light Woodcore: Light Poplar and Caruba woods
Laminates:
Reduced Fiberglass and Resin: Life Cycle Assessment analysis showed Fiberglass and Resin contributed disproportionately to the skis carbon footprint; more wood and less fiberglass, resin and metal reduces carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by 26%
Sidewalls:
Dura Cap Sidewall: Sidewall for power transmission combined with a small cap for durability.
Base:
Atomic Base: High-density sintered bases that are fast in a variety of snow conditions and accept wax readily.
Edges:
Standard Edge
Base Edge Angle: 1˚
Side Edge Angle: 3˚
Additional Features:
Glossy Topsheet
Binding Compatibility:
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.