As we all know, every equipment choice in ski touring involves a compromise, but you'll compromise less with the Atomic Backland 102 Skis in the quiver. With a shape and a width that can handle just about any snow conditions and a weight that saves energy on the way up but is still confident in trashy conditions, the Backland 102 is one of the best all-round touring skis in the industry. Product Details Rocker Type: All Mountain Rocker: 20% Tip Rocker / 65% Camber / 15% Tail Rocker Shape: 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˚ Binding Compatibility: We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width. Size Tip Width Waist Width Tail Width Turning Radius Indiv. Ski Weight 164 127 101 1175 17 172 129 101.5 1195 18 179 130.5 102 121 19 1430 186 132 102.5 122.5 20v
