THE BACKLAND 109 2026
Built for Spirited, Big Mountain, Backcountry Skiing
The Backland 109 offers better float and more touring efficiency in a lightweight, lower-impact construction. FreeTour Profile uses more poplar wood, less metal, less fiberglass and resin to create a more harmonious flex pattern for lively performance. The 109mm waist combined with a lightweight HRZN 3D tip produces more float in deep snow and a full ash wood inlay provides added security under the binding. A poplar and caruba Ultra Light Woodcore offers the ideal balance of low weight and optimum performance. Powder Rocker delivers a pronounced tip and tail with camber underfoot for effortless, playful maneuverability in powder, crud, and chop. Inspired by Chris Rubens, it’s the ideal balance of performance and weight that makes this the ultimate freeride touring ski.
Details
Rocker Type: Powder Rocker – 25% Tip Rocker / 55% Camber / 20% Tail Rocker
Shape: HRZN 3D Backland Tip – Backland’s lightweight HRZN 3D uses a thin, perforated material to create a ski with low swing weight.
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%
Hardwood Binding Reinforcement
Topsheet with More Recycled Material
Sidewalls: Dura Cap Sidewall – Vertical underfoot with cap at the tips and tails
Base: Atomic Base – High-density sintered bases that are fast in a variety of snow conditions and accept wax readily.
Edges: Base Edge Angle – 1.3˚, Side Edge Angle – 87°
Specs
- Weight Single Piece (g) / Size (cm): 1540 / 184
- Gender: Unisex
- Ability Level: Intermediate-Advanced
- Terrain: Freeride Touring
- Turning Radius: Medium
- Warranty: 2 Years
Size Chart
| Size (cm) | 176 | 184 | 189 |
| Tip Width (mm) | 133.5 | 135 | 136 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 109 | 109.5 | 110 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 122.5 | 124 | 1125 |
| Turning Radius (m) | 17.5 | 19 | 20 |
| Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1540 |