The Atomic Backland 107 continues the growing trend of hybrid skis that function as both/all resort skis, touring skis, and a mix of the two. Thanks to the construction, shape, and profile, the Atomic Backland 107 is a strong floater that is quick and light for both backcountry use as well as in-bounds rippers. We’ve loved these 107’s for years, and those feelings have not waned. The energy, rebound, and flotation of the skis stands out from the competition, allowing skiers to get the best-possible performance and versatility out of the skis. Built with Atomic’s Ultra Light wood core consisting of caruba and poplar, the skis also get carbon backbone stringers that stiffen the response of the flex and performance. At 107 mm underfoot, the skis produce an 18.5-meter turn radius and tip the scales at 1550 grams per ski in the 182 cm length. This is right in the sweet spot for hybrid skis like this in terms of weight and shape. HRZN tips make the 107 float even better, making this one of the nicer soft snow performers. We’ve also seen very high-performance skiing from former racers on this ski with Shift bindings, so if you’re worried about a performance ceiling, I don’t think that’s warranted.
