{"product_id":"atomic-backland-109-alpine-touring-ski","title":"Atomic Backland 109 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\"\u003e109 mm Freeride Touring Ski\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAtomic Backland 109 Alpine Touring Ski\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ccbb-lead\"\u003eThe Atomic Backland 109 is the widest ski in Atomic's freeride touring line, for skiers who skin up expecting the descent to be the point. A 109.5 mm waist at 184 cm with 25 percent tip rocker floats through the kind of unconsolidated snow that punishes a narrower ski, and a poplar and caruba Ultra Light Woodcore under a fiberglass layup keeps it to 1,540 g per ski in the 184 cm, a weight you can carry for a long day. The radius runs 17.5 m to 20 m across three lengths, so the ski holds a fast line down an open face and still comes back around quickly when the trees close in.\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\"\u003eSki tourers who want maximum float on the descent and will accept a 1,540 g ski to get it, 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\"\u003eYou tour long distances or ski firm spring snow. At 109 mm underfoot with no metal, the Backland 109 is specialised for soft conditions.\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--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\"\u003e1,540 g per ski at 184 cm for a 109 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\"\u003e109.5 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\"\u003e135-109.5-124 mm (184 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\"\u003e19 m (184 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\"\u003e140 mm skin, all lengths\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\"\u003eFreeride 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\u003e1,540 g per ski at 184 cm is genuinely light for a 109 mm ski, and it is the number that decides whether you enjoy the fourth lap or resent it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowder Rocker 25\/55\/20 puts a quarter of the ski's length into tip rocker, which keeps the shovel from diving in bottomless snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe poplar and caruba Ultra Light Woodcore uses two light hardwoods rather than foam, so the ski keeps a wood feel underfoot at a touring weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 20 m radius in the 189 cm gives the ski a genuinely long arc for skiers who open it up on big faces.\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\u003eFreeride touring on soft snow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorm-day laps where float outweighs weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig open faces on a 17.5 m to 20 m radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkiers pairing one touring ski with a resort quiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep snow where a narrower touring ski struggles\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\u003eThree lengths with an unusual gap: 176 cm, 184 cm, then only 5 cm more to 189 cm. Skiers between the 184 cm and 189 cm are choosing between a 19 m and a 20 m radius rather than a meaningful change in float, since the waist moves just 0.5 mm. Take the 189 cm if you ski fast on open terrain, the 184 cm for anything mixed, and the 176 cm if your touring is in trees or you want the lightest option in the run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Backland 109 is a flat ski and accepts alpine, hybrid, or pin-tech touring bindings, so the choice comes down to what your boot's sole norm supports rather than to the ski. Where the binding has brakes, they must clear the waist, which means 110 mm or wider. Many pin-tech touring bindings ship without brakes and use a leash instead, which is the usual setup on a ski like this. Skins want a 140 mm width to cover the tail at every length.\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\u003e133.5-109-122.5 mm (176 cm), 135-109.5-124 mm (184 cm), 136-110-125 mm (189 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurn Radius\u003c\/strong\u003e17.5 m (176 cm), 19 m (184 cm), 20 m (189 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLengths\u003c\/strong\u003e176, 184, 189 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e1,540 g per ski (184 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\u003e140 mm at every length, sized off the tail\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 109\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 109 vs. Atomic Backland 102\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atomic Backland 102 is the same construction 7 mm narrower, at 1,430 g per ski in the 179 cm against 1,540 g at 184 cm here. The 102 is the better single touring ski for a mixed season. The Backland 109 is the one to own if your touring is built around soft snow.\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\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackland 109 vs. Atomic Backland 86 UL\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpposite ends of the same line. The Atomic Backland 86 UL is 85.5 mm underfoot at 970 g per ski in the 165 cm, 570 g per ski lighter, built for covering ground and ski mountaineering. The Backland 109 gives that up entirely for float. What you are choosing is whether the day is about the up or the down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/en-ca\/search?q=Atomic+Backland+86+UL+Alpine+Touring+Ski\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop the Atomic Backland 86 UL 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 109 vs. Atomic Bent Chetler 120 Alpine Touring Ski\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atomic Bent Chetler 120 is 120 mm underfoot at 1,800 g per ski in the 184 cm, a lift-served powder ski despite the title on our listing. It floats better. The Backland 109 is 260 g lighter per ski at the same reference length and is the one designed to go up under its own power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/en-ca\/search?q=Atomic+Bent+Chetler+120+Alpine+Touring+Ski\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop the Atomic Bent Chetler 120 Alpine Touring 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 109?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Atomic Backland 109 suits ski tourers whose priority is the descent in soft snow. A 109.5 mm waist at 184 cm with 25 percent tip rocker floats through deep, unconsolidated snow, and 1,540 g per ski keeps the climb reasonable. Skiers touring long distances or skiing firm spring snow should look narrower.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat bindings work with the Atomic Backland 109?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Backland 109 is a flat ski and takes alpine, hybrid, or pin-tech touring bindings. Which of those you can use is set by the sole norm printed on your boot rather than by the ski, so match the binding to the boot. If the binding has brakes they must clear 109.5 mm underfoot, so 110 mm is the minimum. Many pin-tech bindings come brakeless and use a leash instead.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat width skins fit the Atomic Backland 109?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eA 140 mm skin covers every length in the run. We size skins off the tail rather than the waist, because the tail is the widest point a skin has to cover once trimmed, and the tails here run 122.5 mm to 125 mm. A 120 mm skin will leave edge uncovered at the tail on all three lengths.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does the Atomic Backland 109 ski on firm snow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eAdequately for getting down, and it is not the ski's purpose. The layup is glass over wood and the base edge is set at 1.3 degrees, which favours easy turn entry over bite. On spring corn it is fine. On a refrozen morning it will feel washy, which is the trade a 109 mm touring ski makes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat length Atomic Backland 109 should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe waist barely changes across the run, from 109 mm at 176 cm to 110 mm at 189 cm, so length is about radius and stability. Take the 189 cm at a 20 m radius for fast, open lines, the 184 cm as the general answer, and the 176 cm for tighter trees or to save weight.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Atomic Backland 109 too heavy for long tours?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eIt depends on the day rather than the number. 1,540 g per ski is light for 109 mm underfoot but heavy against a dedicated ski mountaineering setup like the Atomic Backland 86 UL at 970 g per ski. For laps in soft snow it is well judged. For a long approach with a lot of vertical, that 570 g per ski difference is felt every step.\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 109 is the ski to take when the forecast is good and the descent matters more than the distance. A 109.5 mm waist at 184 cm, 25 percent tip rocker, and a poplar and caruba core under fiberglass deliver real float at 1,540 g per ski, which is a fair weight for the width. It is not a spring corn ski and it is not built for covering ground, so it works best alongside something narrower rather than alone. For soft-snow touring, it is the widest ski Atomic builds for the skin track.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Atomic","offers":[{"title":"176 \/ Bright Silver","offer_id":48797080256669,"sku":"AA0030972176","price":1189.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"184 \/ Bright Silver","offer_id":48797080289437,"sku":"AA0030972184","price":1189.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"189 \/ Bright Silver","offer_id":48797080322205,"sku":"AA0030972189","price":1189.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/7103\/files\/ATP_AA0030972_2_GHO_BACKLAND_109_FullImageWebOptimized.avif?v=1788371239","url":"https:\/\/cripplecreekbc.com\/en-ca\/products\/atomic-backland-109-alpine-touring-ski","provider":"Cripple Creek Backcountry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}