{"product_id":"atomic-backland-108-alpine-touring-ski","title":"Atomic Backland 108 Alpine Touring Ski","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.ccbb-ski-page {\n    --ccbb-border: #d9d9d9;\n    --ccbb-light: #f5f5f3;\n    --ccbb-text: #222222;\n    --ccbb-muted: #666666;\n    --ccbb-bar-filled: #222222;\n    --ccbb-bar-empty: #dedede;\n    --ccbb-radius: 8px;\n    color: var(--ccbb-text);\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 1.55;\n    margin: 32px auto;\n    max-width: 1200px;\n    padding: 0 20px;\n  }\n  .ccbb-ski-page *,\n  .ccbb-ski-page *::before,\n  .ccbb-ski-page *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h2,\n  .ccbb-ski-page h3,\n  .ccbb-ski-page h4 { line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px); margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h3 { font-size: 21px; margin-bottom: 12px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h4 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page p { margin: 0 0 16px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; 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}\n    .ccbb-rating:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }\n    .ccbb-rating:nth-child(-n + 2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccbb-border); }\n    .ccbb-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n  @media screen and (max-width: 640px) {\n    .ccbb-ski-page { margin: 24px auto; }\n    .ccbb-section { padding: 26px 0; }\n    .ccbb-grid-2, .ccbb-rating-grid, .ccbb-fit-grid, .ccbb-spec-columns { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ccbb-rating, .ccbb-rating:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccbb-border); border-right: 0; }\n    .ccbb-rating:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }\n    .ccbb-spec-details summary { align-items: flex-start; padding: 18px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-icon { font-size: 21px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-heading { font-size: 17px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-content { padding: 18px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-row { gap: 4px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-ski-page\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section ccbb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-eyebrow\"\u003e108 mm Women's Freeride Touring Ski\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAtomic Backland 108 Alpine Touring Ski\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ccbb-lead\"\u003eThe Atomic Backland 108 W is the widest women's touring ski in the Backland line, for skiers whose objective on a storm day is the descent. A 108.5 mm waist at 167 cm with 25 percent tip rocker keeps the shovel on top of deep snow and at 1,310 g per ski in the 167 cm size this ski is among the widest available still viable on a long climb. Three lengths from 158 cm to 176 cm run a 14.5 m to 17.5 m radius, which is short for the width and keeps the ski quick to turn in trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-expert-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-expert-badge\"\u003eExpert Review\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSpecs and setup guidance reviewed by CCBB ski staff.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs This the Right Ski for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-card-title\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-quick-answer\"\u003eWomen ski tourers who want serious float on the descent at a low climbing weight, on days built around soft snow.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-card-title\"\u003eConsider Another Ski If\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-quick-answer\"\u003eYour touring is mostly spring corn or long approaches. At 108 mm with no metal, this ski is set up for deep snow.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCCBB Ski Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eUphill Efficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e1,310 g per ski at 167 cm for a 108 mm ski\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eDownhill Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e4\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003eFiberglass layup over a poplar and caruba core\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eSoft Snow Float\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e108.5 mm waist with 25 percent tip rocker\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eFirm Snow Grip\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e3\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e1.3 degree base edge with no metal laminate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ccbb-rating-key\"\u003eRating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCCBB Ski Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e132-108.5-121 mm (167 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eTurn Radius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e16 m (167 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eRocker Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003ePowder Rocker 25\/55\/20\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eCore and Laminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003ePoplar and caruba with fiberglass, no metal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eSidewall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eDura Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eTip Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eHRZN 3D Backland\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eSkin Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e120 mm at 158 cm, 140 mm at 167 and 176 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eWomen's freeride touring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,310 g per ski at 167 cm is a remarkable figure for a 108 mm ski, and it is what makes carrying this width up a skin track reasonable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 14.5 m radius in the 158 cm is short for a ski this wide, so the Backland 108 turns far more willingly in tight terrain than its waist suggests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt shares its sidecut with the Atomic Backland 109 at 176 cm, so the shape is proven rather than a separate women's design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 percent tip rocker on the FreeTour Profile keeps the nose from diving, which is the difference between surfing deep snow and fighting it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorm-day touring and deep snow descents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree skiing on a 14.5 m to 17.5 m radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkiers who want maximum float per gram carried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShorter skiers wanting a wide ski that still turns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with a narrower ski for spring touring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSki Selection Advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three lengths change radius quickly, from 14.5 m at 158 cm to 17.5 m at 176 cm, a full 3 m spread across 18 cm of ski. That is a bigger character shift than the waist change of 1 mm suggests. Skiers who ski trees and tight terrain should take the 158 cm or 167 cm, where the ski comes around fast. Skiers who ski fast on open faces gain real composure from the 176 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Backland 108 is flat and takes alpine, hybrid, or pin-tech touring bindings, decided by the sole norm printed on your boot rather than by the ski. Brakes, where fitted, must clear 108.5 mm underfoot, so 110 mm is the minimum; many pin-tech bindings are brakeless with a leash. Skins split by length here: a 120 mm skin covers the 158 cm, while the 167 cm and 176 cm have tails of 121 mm and 122.5 mm and want a 140 mm skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ccbb-rating-key\"\u003eLength and mount guidance from CCBB ski staff. Confirm brake width against the length you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ccbb-spec-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-summary-main\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-icon\"\u003e📏\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-heading\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-subheading\"\u003eManufacturer specs · Click to expand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-toggle\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShape and Sizing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e130.5-108-119.5 mm (158 cm), 132-108.5-121 mm (167 cm), 133.5-109-122.5 mm (176 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurn Radius\u003c\/strong\u003e14.5 m (158 cm), 16 m (167 cm), 17.5 m (176 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLengths\u003c\/strong\u003e158, 167, 176 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e1,310 g per ski (167 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRocker Profile\u003c\/strong\u003ePowder Rocker 25\/55\/20\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Width\u003c\/strong\u003e120 mm for 158 cm, 140 mm for 167 and 176 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore\u003c\/strong\u003eUltra Light Woodcore, a poplar and caruba wood core\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaminate\u003c\/strong\u003eFiberglass, no metal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile\u003c\/strong\u003eFreeTour Profile\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSidewall\u003c\/strong\u003eDura Cap sidewall, base to topsheet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip\u003c\/strong\u003eHRZN 3D Backland, added shovel surface area\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdges and Base\u003c\/strong\u003e87 degree side edge, 1.3 degree base edge, standard edge\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare the Atomic Backland 108\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackland 108 vs. Atomic Backland 101 Alpine Touring Ski\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atomic Backland 101 is the narrower women's touring ski, 101 mm underfoot at 164 cm and 1,260 g per ski, with shallower rocker. It works better through spring and on firm snow. The Backland 108 is the storm-day ski. Tourers who own one pair usually want the 101.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/en-ca\/search?q=Atomic+Backland+101+Alpine+Touring+Ski\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop the Atomic Backland 101 Alpine Touring Ski\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackland 108 vs. Atomic Backland 109 Alpine Touring Ski\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese share a sidecut at 176 cm, 133.5-109-122.5 mm on both, so the shape is the same ski. What differs is the length run: the Atomic Backland 109 runs 176 cm to 189 cm, this one 158 cm to 176 cm. Skiers who fit the 176 cm can buy either and should choose on the rest of the run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/en-ca\/search?q=Atomic+Backland+109+Alpine+Touring+Ski\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop the Atomic Backland 109 Alpine Touring Ski\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackland 108 vs. Atomic Backland 102 Alpine Ski\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA width and season decision. The Atomic Backland 102 is 102 mm underfoot at 1,430 g per ski in the 179 cm with shallower 20\/65\/15 rocker, which makes it the better all-season ski. The Backland 108 floats more and is lighter at its own reference length, but it narrows what the ski is good for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/en-ca\/search?q=Atomic+Backland+102+Alpine+Ski\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop the Atomic Backland 102 Alpine Ski\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section ccbb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho should buy the Atomic Backland 108?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Atomic Backland 108 suits women ski tourers who prioritise the descent in soft snow and want that width at a low carrying weight. At 108.5 mm underfoot and 1,310 g per ski in the 167 cm, it floats like a powder ski and climbs like something considerably narrower.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat bindings work with the Atomic Backland 108?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Backland 108 is a flat ski and accepts alpine, hybrid, or pin-tech touring bindings. Which of those you can use depends on the sole norm printed on your boot rather than on the ski. Where the binding has brakes, they must clear 108.5 mm underfoot, so 110 mm is the minimum. Many pin-tech bindings are brakeless and use a leash.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Atomic Backland 108 a different ski from the Backland 109?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eOnly in the length run. At 176 cm, the length both skis share, the sidecut is identical at 133.5-109-122.5 mm. Atomic sells this one as the Backland 108 W with lengths from 158 cm to 176 cm, and the 109 from 176 cm to 189 cm. The shape is not a separate women's design, it is the same ski offered shorter.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat width skins does the Atomic Backland 108 need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eIt changes with length. The 158 cm has a 119.5 mm tail and takes a 120 mm skin. The 167 cm and 176 cm have tails of 121 mm and 122.5 mm and need a 140 mm skin. Skins get sized off the tail rather than the waist, since the tail is the widest point the skin has to cover.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy does our title omit the W that Atomic uses?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eAtomic's own name for this ski is Backland 108 W. Our listing reads Atomic Backland 108 Alpine Touring Ski, which drops the W while the product type still says women's. It is the same ski, article AA0030914. We are flagging the inconsistency rather than leaving you to wonder whether there are two models.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat length Atomic Backland 108 should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eRadius moves 3 m across just three lengths, which is a lot, so the size genuinely changes how the ski turns. The 158 cm at 14.5 m is quick enough for tight trees. The 176 cm at 17.5 m holds a much longer arc for fast open descents. The 167 cm is the middle answer and where most skiers land.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-verdict\"\u003eThe Atomic Backland 108 makes a strong case on weight alone. 1,310 g per ski at 167 cm for a 108.5 mm ski is a ratio that used to require giving up downhill performance, and the fiberglass layup over a poplar and caruba core still skis soft snow properly. The short 14.5 m to 17.5 m radius makes it far more manoeuvrable than the width implies. It is a soft-snow specialist rather than a season-long ski, so tourers buying one pair should look at the Atomic Backland 101 first and come back to this one for storm days.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Atomic","offers":[{"title":"158 \/ Deep Ocean","offer_id":48797086023837,"sku":"AA0030914158","price":1190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"167 \/ Deep Ocean","offer_id":48797086056605,"sku":"AA0030914167","price":1190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"176 \/ Deep Ocean","offer_id":48797086089373,"sku":"AA0030914176","price":1190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/7103\/files\/ATP_AA0030914_2_GHO_BACKLAND_108_W_FullImageWebOptimized.avif?v=1788371241","url":"https:\/\/cripplecreekbc.com\/en-ca\/products\/atomic-backland-108-alpine-touring-ski","provider":"Cripple Creek Backcountry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}