Backland 102 skis 2026

About Atomic Backland 102 skis 2026

Built for freeride ski tourers seeking big mountain adventure, the Atomic Backland 102 is driven to explore, climb and descend with commanding confidence. Featuring the same construction as the wider Backland 109, FreeTour Profile creates a touring ski with serious downhill power. A poplar and caruba Ultra Light Woodcore provides the ideal balance of low weight and optimum performance and the lightweight, three-dimensional HRZN 3D tip increases surface area for better float in deep snow conditions. Powder Rocker delivers a pronounced tip and tail with camber underfoot for effortless, playful maneuverability in deep powder, crud, and chop. A reinterpretation of the original Backland construction, it’s built with more wood and less fiberglass, metal, and resin to reduce material-based CO2 equivalent emissions by 26% (compared with the Backland 100, 2022). Developed with Austrian backcountry legend, Matthias Haunholder, it’s the soulful skiing performance and uphill efficiency of the Backland 102 that has him skiing deeper into the mountains with every tour.

FEATURES

Big‑mountain touring design
Engineered for freeride ski tourers seeking commanding confidence on both climbs and descents.

FreeTour Profile
Uses less fiberglass and more poplar wood to produce lively flex, reduced material weight, and serious downhill power.

Ultra Light Woodcore
Blends poplar and Caruba wood for an ideal balance of lightweight ascent agility and downhill stability.

HRZN 3D Backland tip
Thin, perforated 3D tip increases surface area to improve float in deep and variable snow.

Powder Rocker profile
Prominent tip and tail rocker with camber underfoot delivers playfulness in soft snow and precision on firm terrain.

Dura Cap Sidewall construction
Sidewall extends from base to topsheet, boosting edge grip, torsional strength, and durability.

Eco‑conscious build
Reduces carbon emissions by approximately 26 % compared to the Backland 100 through optimized materials.

Directional shape
Minimal tail rocker enhances edge contact, stability, and grip in variable terrain.

Glossy topsheet finish
High-end polished surface resists abrasion and elevates aesthetic quality.

Edge tuning
Side edge angled at 87° and base edge ~1.0° for intuitive handling, easier turn initiation, and consistent grip.

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