Backland 109 Skis 2027
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Quick Specs
| Rider Type | Big Mountain Powder Hound |
| Terrain | Freeride Touring · Big Mountain · Powder |
| Ability Level | Advanced · Expert |
| Rocker Type | Powder Rocker 25/55/20 |
| Waist Width | 109–110 mm |
| Weight | 1540 g / 184 cm |
Product Description
Built for riders who want to charge big mountain lines and float through deep powder without sacrificing uphill performance, the Atomic Backland 109 is the widest and most powder-focused ski in the Backland Freeride Touring lineup. The Powder Rocker 25/55/20 FreeTour Profile lifts the tips aggressively into fresh snow while the Ultra Light Woodcore keeps the scales honest on the skin track. Three lengths cover medium to tall riders who demand the full freeride experience beyond the resort boundary.
Product Details
| Rocker Profile | Powder Rocker 25/55/20: 25% rocker in the tip, 55% camber underfoot, 20% rocker in the tail. The FreeTour Profile is Atomic's freeride touring-specific camber shape designed for Backland FR and Backland FR W, balancing float in powder on descent with efficient grip and glide on the ascent. |
| Shape | Directional Shape: tip wider than tail, optimized for freeride and all-mountain use. Provides a forward-oriented feel for confident big-mountain descents. |
| HRZN 3D Backland | Three-dimensionally beveled tip geometry that creates a balanced, playful swing weight. The Backland-specific geometry is engineered to soften the entry into variable and deep snow while maintaining tip stiffness for freeride control. |
| Core | Ultra Light Woodcore: ultralight wood core formulation developed for Backland UL skis, minimizing weight for fast, efficient uphill travel without sacrificing structural integrity. |
| Laminates | Fiberglass: standard fiberglass reinforcements used across the Backland line, providing torsional stability and durability at an efficient weight. |
| Sidewalls | Dura Cap Sidewall: construction combining a plastic cap sidewall with a dura zone, delivering both edge resistance and weight savings for a touring-oriented build. |
| Topsheet | Glossy Topsheet |
| Side Edge Angle | 87° |
| Base Edge Angle | 1.3° |
| Edges | Standard Edge |
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Backland 109 Skis 2027 FAQ
Is the Backland 109 a powder ski or a true touring ski — can I actually skin up efficiently on this?
It's both. The Ultra Light Woodcore keeps weight at 1,540 g at 184 cm, reasonable for a 109-110 mm ski. The FreeTour Profile and HRZN 3D Backland tip are optimized for freeride touring: efficient enough on the way up, genuinely capable on serious descents. It leans further toward powder performance than the Backland 102.
What length should I get for the Backland 109?
The Backland 109 comes in 176, 184, and 189 cm. The reference weight is 1,540 g at 184 cm. For most men on freeride touring objectives, 184 cm is the go-to: it turns well in variable snow and tracks confidently at speed. Go 189 cm if you're tall, heavy, or prioritize top-speed stability on long descents.
How does the Powder Rocker on the 109 compare to the 102 — is it noticeably floatier?
Yes. The Backland 109 uses a Powder Rocker 25/55/20, with more tip rocker (25%) and more tail rocker (20%) than the Backland 102's 20/65/15. That's a meaningful difference: the 109 initiates turns more easily in deep snow and floats higher, at the cost of slightly less grip on firm groomed snow compared to the 102.
At 109-110 mm underfoot, will this be too much ski for touring — heavy and hard to skin?
The Backland 109 is at the wide end of what's practical for skinning regularly, but the Ultra Light Woodcore and Fiberglass layup keep it lighter than most resort skis of the same width. If your tours involve sustained steep skinning, be aware it's a wider platform. For objectives where the descent is the priority and the approach is moderate, it's a well-suited choice.
Is there a dedicated touring skin available for the Backland 109?
No compatible skin is listed in the Atomic catalog for the Backland FR models. You will need to source a touring skin separately and trim it to the ski's waist (109-110 mm depending on length).