{"product_id":"atomic-backland-86-ul-alpine-touring-ski","title":"Atomic Backland 86 UL 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; 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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\"\u003e85 mm Ski Mountaineering Ski\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAtomic Backland 86 UL Alpine Touring Ski\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ccbb-lead\"\u003eThe Atomic Backland 86 UL is a ski mountaineering ski for people who spend their weekends chasing vertical. At 970 g per ski in the 165 cm it comes in under a kilogram, achieved with a poplar and caruba Ultra Light Woodcore, a carbon fiberglass layup, and a Carbon Backbone stringer running the length of the ski. The profile is the giveaway: 85 percent camber underfoot and a completely flat tail, which is built to hold an edge on firm snow and to set a skin cleanly rather than to slash powder.\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 mountaineers and long-distance tourers who put carrying weight first, on routes where firm snow and vertical gain define the day.\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 for the powder. At 85 mm underfoot with 15 percent tip rocker and 970 g per ski, this ski gives up float and damping to save weight.\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\"\u003e970 g per ski at 165 cm\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--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\"\u003eCarbon fiberglass at 970 g per ski\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--2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e2\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e85 mm waist with 15 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--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\"\u003e85 percent camber underfoot with a flat tail\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\"\u003e118.5-85-106.5 mm (165 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\"\u003e15.2 m (165 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\"\u003eAll Mountain Rocker 15\/85\/0, flat tail\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 carbon fiberglass\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 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\"\u003eSki mountaineering\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\u003e970 g per ski at 165 cm puts this in genuine ski mountaineering territory, where the ski stops being the limiting factor on a big day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA completely flat tail holds an edge through a firm traverse and gives a tail clip something to grip, which matters more on a route than tail rocker ever does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e85 percent of the ski is cambered, an unusually high proportion, which is what lets a light ski still bite into a wind-scoured slope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Carbon Backbone stringer stiffens the ski lengthwise so a sub-kilogram build still holds a shape through a turn rather than folding.\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\u003eSki mountaineering objectives and long routes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring corn and firm snow descents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-vertical days where weight compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep couloirs where edge hold beats float\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkiers pairing a light setup with a wider powder ski\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 flat tail changes how this ski gets used. It sets a skin tail clip properly and holds an edge on a firm traverse, which is exactly what a route ski needs, but it also means the tail does not release the way a rockered tail does, so the ski wants to be steered rather than slashed. Radius runs 14.2 m at 157 cm to 17.2 m at 179 cm, and the waist moves from 84.5 mm to 86 mm across the run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a flat ski and accepts alpine, hybrid, or pin-tech touring bindings, though at 970 g per ski most skiers pair it with a light pin-tech binding to preserve the weight advantage. The boot's sole norm rather than the ski decides what will mount. If the binding carries brakes they must clear 85 mm underfoot, so 90 mm is the practical minimum, but bindings at this weight are commonly brakeless and run a leash. A 120 mm skin covers every length, since the widest tail is 109.5 mm.\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\u003e117-84.5-105 mm (157 cm), 118.5-85-106.5 mm (165 cm), 120-85.5-108 mm (172 cm), 121.5-86-109.5 mm (179 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurn Radius\u003c\/strong\u003e14.2 m (157 cm), 15.2 m (165 cm), 16.2 m (172 cm), 17.2 m (179 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLengths\u003c\/strong\u003e157, 165, 172, 179 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e970 g per ski (165 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRocker Profile\u003c\/strong\u003eAll Mountain Rocker 15\/85\/0, flat tail\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Width\u003c\/strong\u003e120 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\u003eReinforcement\u003c\/strong\u003eCarbon Backbone, a lengthwise carbon stringer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaminate\u003c\/strong\u003eCarbon fiberglass, no metal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile\u003c\/strong\u003eAll-Terrain 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\u003eEdges and Base\u003c\/strong\u003e87 degree side edge, 1.0 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 86 UL\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 86 UL vs. Atomic Backland 102 Alpine Ski\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clearest weight comparison in the line. The Atomic Backland 102 is 1,430 g per ski in the 179 cm against 970 g here in the 165 cm, and 16 mm wider. The 102 is the better ski for soft snow and general touring. The Backland 86 UL is the ski for days where the climb is the objective.\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 86 UL vs. Atomic Backland 101 Alpine Touring Ski\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atomic Backland 101 is 101 mm underfoot at 1,260 g per ski in the 164 cm, 290 g heavier and considerably floatier, with a rockered tail that releases more easily. The Backland 86 UL trades that for a flat tail and a sub-kilogram weight. Terrain and objective decide it rather than skier ability.\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 86 UL vs. Atomic Backland 109 Alpine Touring Ski\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two extremes of Atomic's touring line. The Atomic Backland 109 is 109 mm underfoot at 1,540 g per ski in the 184 cm, built entirely around float. This one is 24 mm narrower and 570 g per ski lighter, built entirely around efficiency. Very few skiers should be cross-shopping them.\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\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 86 UL?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Atomic Backland 86 UL suits ski mountaineers and tourers chasing vertical, on routes where the snow is more often firm than deep. At 970 g per ski in the 165 cm with 85 percent camber underfoot and a flat tail, it climbs efficiently and holds an edge, and it asks the skier to accept limited float.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat bindings work with the Atomic Backland 86 UL?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Backland 86 UL is a flat ski and accepts alpine, hybrid, or pin-tech touring bindings, though a heavy binding defeats the point of a 970 g ski. What you can actually mount is set by the sole norm printed on your boot, not by the ski. Brakes, where fitted, must clear 85 mm underfoot, so 90 mm is the minimum; light pin-tech bindings are often brakeless with a leash.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy does the Atomic Backland 86 UL have a flat tail?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eBecause it is a route ski rather than a powder ski. Zero tail rocker keeps the full edge in contact on a firm traverse, gives a skin tail clip a square surface to grip, and stops the tail washing out on a steep sidehill. The cost is that the tail does not release readily, so the ski wants steering rather than slashing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat width skins does the Atomic Backland 86 UL need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eA 120 mm skin covers every length. The widest tail in the run is 109.5 mm at 179 cm, so a 120 mm skin trims down comfortably. Skins get sized off the tail rather than the waist, since the tail is the widest point a trimmed skin still has to cover.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs 970 g per ski too light to ski properly?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eIt is light enough that the ski gets deflected in cut-up or refrozen snow, and that is a real limit rather than something to talk around. The Carbon Backbone stringer and 85 percent camber keep it from feeling vague on firm snow, which is where it is designed to be used. On chopped-up soft snow a heavier ski is simply better.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat length Atomic Backland 86 UL should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eFour lengths from 157 cm to 179 cm run a 14.2 m to 17.2 m radius. Ski mountaineers frequently size down for weight and for kick turns on steep skin tracks, and this ski tolerates that better than a rockered ski would because the flat tail keeps effective edge length high even in a shorter size.\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 86 UL is a purpose-built tool and reads as one from the spec sheet. 970 g per ski at 165 cm, 85 percent camber underfoot, and a flat tail describe a ski meant for firm snow, long climbs, and objectives where every gram is carried a long way. A Carbon Backbone stringer keeps it from feeling flimsy, and the 120 mm skin fits the whole run. It floats poorly and it gets pushed around in cut-up snow, neither of which is a flaw in a ski mountaineering ski. Bought for the right day, it does its job better than any wider ski could.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Atomic","offers":[{"title":"157 \/ Bright Silver","offer_id":48797085827229,"sku":"AA0030974157","price":1119.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"165 \/ Bright Silver","offer_id":48797085892765,"sku":"AA0030974165","price":1119.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"172 \/ Bright Silver","offer_id":48797085925533,"sku":"AA0030974172","price":1119.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"179 \/ Bright Silver","offer_id":48797085958301,"sku":"AA0030974179","price":1119.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/7103\/files\/ATP_AA0030974_2_GHO_BACKLAND_86_UL_FullImageWebOptimized.avif?v=1788371240","url":"https:\/\/cripplecreekbc.com\/en-ca\/products\/atomic-backland-86-ul-alpine-touring-ski","provider":"Cripple Creek Backcountry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}