{"product_id":"atomic-backland-102-alpine-ski","title":"Atomic Backland 102 Alpine 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\"\u003e102 mm Freeride Touring Ski\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAtomic Backland 102 Alpine Ski\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ccbb-lead\"\u003eThe Atomic Backland 102 is the ski most tourers should look at first in this line, wide enough for soft snow and narrow enough to hold an edge when the surface firms up. A 102 mm waist at 179 cm sits in the range that handles a January storm and a April corn cycle without feeling wrong in either, and a poplar and caruba Ultra Light Woodcore under fiberglass brings it in at 1,430 g per ski. Four lengths from 164 cm to 186 cm on a 17 m to 20 m radius give the run real spread, so the ski can be sized for tight trees or for fast, open descents.\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\"\u003eTourers who want one ski for the whole season, from midwinter storms to spring corn, at a weight that stays reasonable on long climbs.\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 only tour on deep days or only chase distance. At 102 mm and 1,430 g per ski, the Backland 102 is built to be a generalist.\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\"\u003e1,430 g per ski at 179 cm for a 102 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--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\"\u003e102 mm waist with 20 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\"\u003e1.0 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\"\u003e130.5-102-121 mm (179 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 (179 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 20\/65\/15\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 164 and 172 cm, 140 mm at 179 and 186 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\"\u003eAll-round 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\u003e1,430 g per ski at 179 cm sits under the threshold where a touring ski starts to feel like work on a long climb, without dropping into the fragile end of the weight range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 102 mm waist is the width that stops being a compromise in either direction, floating adequately in deep snow and still holding a line on corn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour lengths across 22 cm give the widest sizing spread in Atomic's freeride touring line, which matters because touring skis are often sized shorter than resort skis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowder Rocker 20\/65\/15 keeps 65 percent of the ski cambered, so there is real edge underfoot when the snow sets up.\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\u003eOne-ski touring setups across a full season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidwinter storm laps and spring corn descents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed conditions where snow changes through the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkiers who tour regularly and want a versatile width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHut trips and multi-day tours\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\u003eTourers commonly size a Backland 102 shorter than they would a resort ski, because a shorter ski is easier to kick-turn on a steep skin track and lighter to carry. The trade is stability, so a skier who charges fast open descents should not size down reflexively. Radius runs 17 m at 164 cm to 20 m at 186 cm, and the waist moves from 101 mm to 102.5 mm across the same run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a flat ski taking alpine, hybrid, or pin-tech touring bindings, with the boot's sole norm rather than the ski deciding what fits. Brakes, where fitted, need to clear 102 mm underfoot, so 105 mm is a sensible minimum; many pin-tech bindings are brakeless and use a leash. Skins are the detail people get wrong: a 120 mm skin covers the 164 cm and 172 cm, but the 179 cm and 186 cm have tails of 121 mm and 122.5 mm and need 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\u003e127-101-117.5 mm (164 cm), 129-101.5-119.5 mm (172 cm), 130.5-102-121 mm (179 cm), 132-102.5-122.5 mm (186 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurn Radius\u003c\/strong\u003e17 m (164 cm), 18 m (172 cm), 19 m (179 cm), 20 m (186 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLengths\u003c\/strong\u003e164, 172, 179, 186 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e1,430 g per ski (179 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRocker Profile\u003c\/strong\u003ePowder Rocker 20\/65\/15\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Width\u003c\/strong\u003e120 mm for 164 and 172 cm, 140 mm for 179 and 186 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, 1.0 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 102\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 102 vs. Atomic Backland 109\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atomic Backland 109 is the same build 7 mm wider with deeper rocker, at 1,540 g per ski in the 184 cm. It floats better and gives up edge hold on firm snow. If you tour through spring as well as winter, the Backland 102 is the more useful of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/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 102 vs. Atomic Backland 86 UL\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA weight decision above all. The Atomic Backland 86 UL is 970 g per ski in the 165 cm, 460 g lighter per ski and 16 mm narrower, with a flat tail for kick turns and firm snow. The Backland 102 gives up that efficiency for float. Long days and steep couloirs favor the 86 UL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/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 102 vs. Atomic Backland 101 Alpine Touring Ski\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese share an identical sidecut where their length runs overlap, 127-101-117.5 mm at 164 cm on both. The Atomic Backland 101 is Atomic's women's version and runs 156 cm to 172 cm against 164 cm to 186 cm here. Skiers who fit both runs are choosing a length, not a different ski.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/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\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 102?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Atomic Backland 102 suits tourers who want one ski for the whole season. A 102 mm waist at 179 cm floats well enough in storm snow and holds an edge well enough on spring corn that neither feels like a mistake, and 1,430 g per ski keeps long climbs manageable.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat bindings work with the Atomic Backland 102?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Backland 102 is a flat ski and accepts alpine, hybrid, or pin-tech touring bindings. The sole norm printed on your boot decides which of those you can run, not the ski. Brakes must clear 102 mm underfoot, so 105 mm is the practical minimum. Many pin-tech touring bindings are sold brakeless and use a leash.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat width skins does the Atomic Backland 102 need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eIt depends on the length, which catches people out. The 164 cm and 172 cm have tails of 117.5 mm and 119.5 mm and take a 120 mm skin. The 179 cm and 186 cm have tails of 121 mm and 122.5 mm and need a 140 mm skin. We size skins off the tail, not the waist, because the tail is the widest point the skin has to cover.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Atomic Backland 102 the same ski as the Backland 101?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eNot the same ski, but the same shape. The sidecut is identical at every length the two runs share, including 127-101-117.5 mm at 164 cm. Atomic sells the 101 as the women's model with a length run from 156 cm to 172 cm. If both runs contain a length that fits you, you are choosing a size rather than a different ski.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat length Atomic Backland 102 should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eTouring skis are often sized shorter than resort skis, because a shorter ski kick-turns more easily on a steep skin track and weighs less to carry. That logic has limits: radius runs 17 m at 164 cm to 20 m at 186 cm, and skiers who ski fast on open descents give up real stability by going short.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the Atomic Backland 102 have metal in it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eNo. The layup is fiberglass over a poplar and caruba Ultra Light Woodcore, with no titanal sheet. That is what gets the weight to 1,430 g per ski. The cost is damping, so on refrozen or wind-affected snow the ski gets deflected where a metal-laminate resort ski would push through.\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 102 is the default recommendation in this line and deserves to be. A 102 mm waist at 179 cm, Powder Rocker 20\/65\/15, and a poplar and caruba core under fiberglass at 1,430 g per ski produce a ski that is genuinely usable from midwinter through spring, rather than one tuned for a single kind of day. It gives up float to the Atomic Backland 109 and efficiency to the Atomic Backland 86 UL, and it beats both across a whole season. If you tour regularly and own one pair, this is the one.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Atomic","offers":[{"title":"164 \/ Glacier","offer_id":48797082747037,"sku":"AA0030976164","price":799.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"172 \/ Glacier","offer_id":48797082779805,"sku":"AA0030976172","price":799.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"179 \/ Glacier","offer_id":48797082812573,"sku":"AA0030976179","price":799.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"186 \/ Glacier","offer_id":48797082845341,"sku":"AA0030976186","price":799.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/7103\/files\/ATP_AA0030976_2_GHO_BACKLAND_102_FullImageWebOptimized.avif?v=1788371238","url":"https:\/\/cripplecreekbc.com\/products\/atomic-backland-102-alpine-ski","provider":"Cripple Creek Backcountry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}