Backland 101 W Skis 2027
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Quick Specs
| Rider Type | Freeride Touring |
| Terrain | Freeride, Backcountry |
| Rocker Type | Powder Rocker 20/65/15 |
| Waist Width | 100.5–101.5 mm |
| Turning Radius | 16–18 m |
| Weight | 1260 g (164 cm) |
Product Description
Built for women who earn their turns and then charge hard on the way down, the Backland 101 W keeps the pack light on the climb and rewards every push on technical descents. Its FreeTour Profile delivers a freeride-tuned camber feel across mixed and powder terrain, while the HRZN 3D Backland tip floats and pivots with playful precision. A purposeful 101 mm waist hits the sweet spot between float and control on variable mountain terrain.
Product Details
| Rocker Type | Powder Rocker 20/65/15: 20% rocker in the tip, 65% camber underfoot, 15% rocker in the tail, pronounced tip and tail rise for powder float combined with a cambered midsection for edge grip and power on firm snow |
| Shape | Directional Shape: tip wider than tail for driven, forward-facing performance on freeride and backcountry terrain |
| FreeTour Profile | Freeride touring camber profile engineered specifically for the Backland FR and Backland FR W, balancing uphill efficiency with performance-oriented descents on mixed and powder terrain |
| HRZN 3D Backland | Three-dimensionally beveled tip geometry specific to the Backland family, creating a balanced oscillating mass for playful, responsive float in variable snow |
| Ultra Light Woodcore | Ultra Light Woodcore |
| Fiberglass | Standard fiberglass reinforcement throughout the ski, providing a baseline of flex control and durability |
| Sidewalls | Dura Cap Sidewall: plastic cap construction with a dura zone for a balance of impact resistance and weight savings |
| Topsheet | Glossy Topsheet |
| Edges | Standard Edge · Side Edge Angle: 87° · Base Edge Angle: 1.0° |
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Backland 101 W Skis 2027 FAQ
Do I need women's-specific skis for touring, or can I just use a regular unisex pair?
The Backland 101 W is built specifically for women's freeride touring: it uses an Ultra Light Woodcore to keep weight down for the ascent, and the dimensions (waist 100.5-101.5 mm, three lengths starting at 156 cm) are sized for women's height and weight ranges. A unisex ski of the same waist would typically be heavier and longer, making the ascent harder.
What lengths are available, and how do I pick one?
The Backland 101 W comes in 156, 164, and 172 cm. The reference weight is 1,260 g at 164 cm. For touring, most women choose a length 5-10 cm shorter than their resort ski: the shorter ski is easier to skin with and more maneuverable on technical descents. If you ski aggressively on big lines, go longer for stability.
Is 100-101 mm underfoot enough for powder days, or will I be swimming?
At 100-101 mm, the Backland 101 W handles mixed terrain and moderate powder well. The Powder Rocker (20/65/15) adds tip and tail float beyond what the waist alone provides. It's not a dedicated powder ski, but it's the wider of the two women's Backland FR options and performs confidently in varied backcountry conditions.
What's the FreeTour Profile — how does it differ from an all-mountain rocker?
FreeTour Profile is Atomic's camber/rocker geometry for freeride touring skis. Compared to the All Mountain Rocker on the Backland 95, it uses a Powder Rocker (20/65/15) with more tip and tail rocker, prioritizing float and turn initiation on steep, irregular terrain over tracking efficiency on groomers.
Is there a compatible touring skin for the Backland 101 W?
No compatible skin is listed in the Atomic catalog for the Backland FR W models. You will need to select a touring skin separately and trim it to fit the ski's width (100.5-101.5 mm depending on length).