Atomic Backland Brakes
Rather than integrate the brakes into the bindings, Atomic decided to make it easy on you. Manufactured in five different sizes as a modular accessory to the Backland Pure binding, the brakes sit directly underneath the baseplate of the heel piece. This affords a lot of flexibility for weight savings (remove the brake) or ski width changes (replace the brake). One large lever is thrown to retract or deploy the brakes, a motion that can be accomplished without stepping out of the binding. Available in 80mm, 90mm, 100mm, 110mm, and 120mm widths. Sold in pairs with no heel unit. The price listed is for a pair (2 brakes shipped).
The 30mm tracks are the brakes for the Salomon MTN binding.
** PLEASE NOTE: The 30mm track brakes work with the Backland/MTN Pure (brakeless) bindings, MTN with brakes, and 2019/20 or earlier Backland Tour bindings. For the 2020/21 and later Atomic Backland Tour, choose the 50mm track length. You can check which you need by measuring the total length of the track: if it measures at around 80mm you will want the 30mm track, if it's closer to 100mm then you will need the 50mm track.
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12/27/2022
Hey -- I'd like to have a brakeless setup. Would it be ok to just mount heels plateless?
12/27/2022
Hi Tomas,
In theory, you can mount the Atomic Backland Tour Binding & Brake without the brakes. A few things to consider. Without the plastic baseplate, this configuration will not absorb vibrations from the snow as well. Additionally, you are striving for 8.0-8.5mm of screw penetration into your ski.
Removing the baseplate will put you closer to the 8.5mm mark. Verify you have the correct screw penetration before committing to a mount.
In theory, you can mount the Atomic Backland Tour Binding & Brake without the brakes. A few things to consider. Without the plastic baseplate, this configuration will not absorb vibrations from the snow as well. Additionally, you are striving for 8.0-8.5mm of screw penetration into your ski.
Removing the baseplate will put you closer to the 8.5mm mark. Verify you have the correct screw penetration before committing to a mount.
12/27/2022
Thanks, Tristan! I thought of mounting these on Backland 85UL in "lean binding mode", but I'm considering old-school cutting board shims now. Do you think it's worth in getting better vibration absorption?
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11/28/2022
Hello,
Just to be sure. According to my measurements I would need the 50x100mm brake based on my base plate. I am not sure if I only just measure the rail that the biding slides or the whole plate.
Thank you.
Just to be sure. According to my measurements I would need the 50x100mm brake based on my base plate. I am not sure if I only just measure the rail that the biding slides or the whole plate.
Thank you.
11/29/2022
Radoslav,
That looks like the 30mm adjustment track - you want to measure the amount of travel and not the overall length of the plate to determine which size it is. Hope this helps!
That looks like the 30mm adjustment track - you want to measure the amount of travel and not the overall length of the plate to determine which size it is. Hope this helps!
11/30/2022
Hello Patrick,
Thank you for the response. The rail width seems to be 50mm, but I have measured the "outside" width not the inner width.
Sorry that I am than concerned about it but I want to get the right brakes on first time since I am from central Europe and it will take time for them to get here.
Thank you for the response. The rail width seems to be 50mm, but I have measured the "outside" width not the inner width.
Sorry that I am than concerned about it but I want to get the right brakes on first time since I am from central Europe and it will take time for them to get here.
11/30/2022
Radoslav,
I just measured a 30mm track from end to end and it was 11.5cm, same as you have in the first picture. Feel free to e-mail us at help@skimo.co if you have further questions!
I just measured a 30mm track from end to end and it was 11.5cm, same as you have in the first picture. Feel free to e-mail us at help@skimo.co if you have further questions!
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6/2/2022
Do you know the weight of the 80mm version? thanks!
6/2/2022
Hi Matteo, the 80mm brake weighs in at 106g each.
6/2/2022
Hi Will thanks for the quick reply!
I really appreciate the true flat mode of the pure variant, I'm wondering how much rise the break would add.
I really appreciate the true flat mode of the pure variant, I'm wondering how much rise the break would add.
6/3/2022
You're very welcome! Looks like there's about a 15mm difference in "flat" mode between the braked and non-braked versions. The braked version actually raises your boot up enough to not be able to engage the pins so you never have to rotate the heel during transitions or skinning
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5/25/2022
I want to remove the brakes. Do you have the plate to replace the brakes?
5/26/2022
Hey Itsme! There are two versions of the backland binding with brakes. One is the 30mm option which is compatible running with the pure plate which will make the binding brakeless. The other option has 50mm of travel which you can only run with brakes. Unfortunately, that plate only comes with the Pure binding and only works with the 30mm travel option, and is not sold separately.
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12/4/2021
Is it possible to get brakeless mounting pads for the longer track length (100mm) binding?
12/4/2021
Hi Cam,
Unfortunately, it is not possible to go brakeless on the longer adjustment track version of the Atomic Backland Tour Binding & Brake. If you have further questions, please reach out to help@skimo.co!
Unfortunately, it is not possible to go brakeless on the longer adjustment track version of the Atomic Backland Tour Binding & Brake. If you have further questions, please reach out to help@skimo.co!
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10/8/2021
I plan to add brakes to my MTNs. I'm not sure if I have the 20/21 model or the older version. Is there an easy way to tell? Do I need longer screws when I remount the heel piece over the brake?
10/8/2021
Hey Philip, thanks for reaching out! You can check which you need by measuring the total length of the track: if it measures at around 80mm you will want the 30mm track, if it's closer to 100mm then you will need the 50mm track.
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1/27/2021
I have the Movement Apex 94 ski, and I'm a little confused if I should buy the 90 or 100mm brake.
Thanks.
Thanks.
1/27/2021
Hey David, the 90mm brakes should work alright, but you would probably just have to bend them slightly to fit.
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12/16/2020
Hi. Will a 100mm brake work with a 104 waist ski (black diamond hello)? Have the Atomic backland binding and need a brake. the 110 brake size seems like it will be pretty big. thanks,
Tim
Tim
12/16/2020
Hey Tim, the 100m brakes should work well with those Helios. You would probably just have to bend them slightly to fit but very doable.
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10/4/2020
Just to clarify, description states that these are compatible with "Backland Pure w/o Brakes." Does that mean that these brakes will fit my 20/21 Backland Pure Bindings? Thanks!
10/4/2020
Yes, that will work well! Basically, these brakes work with all Backland/MTN bindings that have 30mm adjustment tracks.
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9/25/2020
I've broken a Salomon MTN binding brake base plate. See photo below. It appears that the Atomic Backland brake assembly would be the appropriate replacement. Please confirm.
If so, do you have them in stock? Can I purchase just one of them, rather than the pair?
For brake width reference my skis are DPS Wailer 99 Tour 1.
thank you!
If so, do you have them in stock? Can I purchase just one of them, rather than the pair?
For brake width reference my skis are DPS Wailer 99 Tour 1.
thank you!
9/25/2020
This is the correct item to replace the broken brake/baseplate assembly, and we do have them in stock! Unfortunately, they are only sold as pairs.
12/3/2020
I broke a Salomon MTN brake arm off the same way. Because I had bought the brakes directly from Skimo, they went to bat for me, and I got a new, single replacement brake assembly from Salomon.
No charge to me. Thanks Skimo.
No charge to me. Thanks Skimo.
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9/1/2020
Has there been a change to the brakes for the 20/21 model? I have a new set of bindings but with the wrong brake width. I bought a set of brakes secondhand from someone online and they will not fit my 20/21 bindings, they interface just a bit different with the heel piece and unfortunately I can't use them. I was wondering if you had some info on any changes with the heel piece relative to how it interacts with the brakes. Thanks!
9/2/2020
Richard,
Apologies if you read our previous answer, this is an update! The new Backland Tour bindings have a longer adjustment track so the "old" brakes will not work with a 20/21 Backland Tour binding. We are doing our best to secure new brakes that will work with the current model. If you have more specific questions feel free to get in touch with us at help@skimo.co. Hope this helps!
Apologies if you read our previous answer, this is an update! The new Backland Tour bindings have a longer adjustment track so the "old" brakes will not work with a 20/21 Backland Tour binding. We are doing our best to secure new brakes that will work with the current model. If you have more specific questions feel free to get in touch with us at help@skimo.co. Hope this helps!
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11/16/2019
Do the brakes come with the one extra screw needed for the brake plate with the red collar? I see you see it as a separate item under the MTN/Backland parts.
11/19/2019
Michael, yes it comes complete with that screw and collar.
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12/27/2018
Can you add/remove the brake without taking the heel piece off the ski like you could with the Dynafit Verticals?
12/28/2018
Hi MAD, these brakes are mounted under the heel pieces, and in fact require an additional drill hole. They are not designed to be removable once mounted.
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11/7/2018
Are the Atomic Backland brakes compatible with the Salomon MTN bindings (I know that the Atomic and Salomon share the binding design so it would make sense for the brakes to be the same as well)? Thanks
11/7/2018
Hi Marcus, you bet! They are the exact same brakes.
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7/30/2018
Any idea when you might have the 100mm brakes back in stock?
7/30/2018
Hey Austin! Atomic usually shows up fairly early and we should be seeing some around the end of August/mid-September? I have about as much control over when they show up as I do the snowpack, so don't hold too closely to that statement, but last I heard they weren't too far away.
8/22/2018
Hi Austin, we just got more in!
8/22/2018
Thanks for the heads up!
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7/15/2018
Hi -- I just purchased an atomic backland ski with the backland binding - it is set up for a leash system -- is it possible to retro fit a brake ? -- if so, it's a 78 waisted ski, which brake should I purchase ?
many thanks
Pete
many thanks
Pete
7/15/2018
Hi Pete, yes it's possible! You needed to remount the heel pieces with the brakes underneath, drilling one more hole to secure them. You definitely want the 80mm brakes for a 78.
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5/16/2018
Hi- what size brakes for 95 mm under foot skis? Sounds stupid but a friend has 90 mm brakes (I think) and they seem WAY too small, even with bending for this size skis. Can't see what size the brakes are anywhere on them am I missing it? Thanks
5/16/2018
Hey Al! Standard advice in the industry would be to point you towards the 100mm brakes. Are you measuring them when they're deployed or retracted? That'll make a big difference in terms of clearance. Most brakes build in a few millimeters of wiggle room so you could theoretically get away with a 90mm brake on a 95mm ski, though with these ones the 90mm is definitely a proper 90mm brake.
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4/5/2018
For Navis Freebirds (102mm), should I get 100mm brakes or 110mm? Is it a good idea to quiver killer the heel piece so I can put on the brakes when needed and take them off when needed? How easy is it to put the brakes on and off if I do that? Can I use the same length quiver killer machine screws if I end up doing that?
4/6/2018
Hey Manan! Standard procedure is pointing you towards the 110mm, though if you want to potentially bend them you could get away with a 100mm. Quiver killers could be sweet in this instance, but I think it depends on how often you'll be swapping brakes for brakeless. Same machine screws for brakes and brakeless though!
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3/5/2018
I assume 59.95 is per unit, not pair. Yes? Any chance of getting sizing larger than 100mm?
3/5/2018
Hi Joe, that's for a pair. Unfortunately were out of the larger widths.
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