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Atomic Backland 78 UL (Backcountry Touring Ski 2021/2022)

Product Summary

The Atomic Backland 78 UL is the perfect tool during both downhill rides and steep ascents. Thanks to its low weight, the ski is easy to master even on longer trips. The Atomic Backland 78 UL's full retail price is €699.99. The Ski costs roughly €90 more than the average price of all Backcountry Touring Skis, making it an upper mid-range model. Skilled skiers will enjoy both relaxed cruising and pushing the ski to its limit. The Backland 78 UL is a more off-piste oriented ski which rides great in deep powder. Thanks to its versatility however, it is also fun on groomers from time to time. Available lengths for the ski are ranging between 149 and 177cm.

The ski in details

Atomic's newest Endurance Touring ski, the ultralight Backland 78 UL features Carbon Fiberglass for efficient climbing and sturdy performance.

Updated with a new shape and construction, Backland 78 UL is the most lightweight all-round ski Atomic offers for endurance touring and ski mountaineering missions. Constructed with ultralight Carbon Fiberglass and Atomic's Ultra Light Woodcore for extremely lightweight skiing performance, this ski delivers exceptionally efficient and fast climbing. The All Mountain Rocker allows for smooth and stable performance on the descent while the HRZN Tech in the tip floats in fresh snow and charges through chop and crud. A cut-out notch in the tips makes transitioning the pre-fit skins quick and easy. With a narrower profile than the Backland 85 UL, this ski craves to climb. The UL range offers the lightest skis Atomic makes.

Technologies

  • Ultra Light Woodcore
  • Carbon Fiberglass
  • All Mountain Rocker 15/85/0
  • HRZN Tech Tip
  • Dura Cap Sidewall
  • Directional Shape
  • Glossy Topsheet

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Facts

Season 2021/2022
Season start: 2021
Season end: 2022
Category Backcountry Touring Ski
Suggested Retail Price 699.99 €
Rocker Ski

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Terrain

Slope
40%
Powder
60%

Skill Level

1 = Newbie, 10 = Pro
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Available lengths

Length (cm)Radius (m)Sidecut (mm)
149
11.90 m
109
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79
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98
156
13.60 m
110
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79
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99
163
15.50 m
111
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79
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100
170
17.50 m
112
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79
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101
177
19.50 m
113
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79
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102