Atomic Backland Tour Binding & Brake
Holy stoppers: the Atomic Backland Tour binding with an innovative brake! Weighing in at a svelte 325g per side, this binding flaunts one of the highest feature-per-gram ratios we’ve seen. It includes all the creature comforts necessary to coax you into doing just one more lap. In addition to all the bullet points from the brakeless version, the Backland Tour + Brake offers five widths to choose from to perfectly fit your skis. The brakes have a reliable on/off switch to change the sinister-looking arms from walk mode to ski mode (a move that can be accomplished without stepping out of the ski). The binding is refreshingly simple, straightforward, and has a logical approach to stopping a backcountry ski.
The toe piece is a sturdy beast that features uphill tech-efficiency and serious downhill chops. An oversized lever increases ice-breaking and socket-clearing power while a patented aid helps with step-in. The heel piece adjusts 50mm for different boots and offers a flat-on-ski mode to ameliorate those long approaches. Two risers help with climbing once you get there. An integrated crampon receptor has you ready for spring. Interestingly, the Backland comes with three release springs that let you swap between mens, womens, and expert level settings. The Atomic Backland platform is a simple, capable, user-friendly binding that includes a lot-a-bit of everything for just a little-bit of weight.
- Three easily-swapped release-springs included: men’s, women’s, and expert.
- Patented Step-In Aid means you won’t subject yourself to Dyna-fiddle during transitions.
- Three climbing positions include a flat mode and two beautifully machined lifters.
- 50mm adjustment track offers plenty of flexibility to accommodate a boot-quiver.
- Five brake sizes to choose from: 80mm, 90mm, 100mm, 110mm, 120mm.
Note: This binding accepts both Plum and Dynafit crampons, though with the latter the included crampon keeper clip must be used to prevent any lateral movement during use.
Update 2018/19: Just a new "gunmetal" grey color, the Backland stays the same otherwise.
Update 2020/21: A longer adjustment track gives 50mm of adjustment vs 30ish for previous versions.
Specifications | |
Weight |
395g [90mm] |
Weight (pair) | 790g [90mm] |
Boot |
Tech |
Brakes |
80, 90, 100, 110, 120 |
BSL |
50mm |
Riser |
2 + flat |
Vertical |
Choice of mens, womens, or expert |
Lateral |
Choice of mens, womens, or expert |
Crampon |
Yes |
Specs Verified | Yes |
Design | |
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Aluminum body, steel pins, plastic housing |
Skimo Co Says | |
Usage | Touring, mountaineering, big missions |
Notes | Comes with 3 release springs |
Bottom Line | All the features, less of the weight |
Compare to other Lean Bindings |
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Questions & Reviews
I’m confused on what an atomic brake size actually means. How do you measure the width? Outside of the black tips? Inside distance between the tips? Deployed? Retracted? The brakes are narrower when retracted. Is that the measurement? On my 95 mm waist skis the deployed brakes are ~135 mm from outside tip to outside tip. When retracted they are 110 mm, outside tip to outside tip. Can you tell me which size brakes I have according to atomic? Thanks
I find the break reverts to ski mode quite easily. I guess something catches on the break leaver and flips it from walk to ski mode. Is there something I'm missing to lock it in beyond the flipping the switch?
Thanks,
Robert
Without seeing your binding, I will only be able to make educated guesses. Send a photo or video of the issue that you are having with your brake lever to help@skimo.co, and we can work towards a solution from there!
Thanks for reaching out! The Atomic Backland Tour with a 110mm brake will fit a Hoji 112 with a small amount of stretching.
If you so choose to remove the ski brake is there an included plate so that you are not banging the topsheet of the ski when in touring mode?
Thanks,
You only have 120mm brakes....sounds kind of wide.
I don't want excessively wide.
What input do you have?
This flipping clicking action wears out, and its hard to describe, but you will lose the ability to use your heel risers. I saw another review on a different page, same story. I have skied competitively with these bindings for 2 seasons and it just started happening.
I really love these bindings, and I am sad that they broke and I will keep using my sad broken bindings without heel risers.
If you do buy them, because they are rad, keep your receipt and try to break them under two years for the warranty claim. Don’t lose the proof of purchase :)
2. The new pair of skis my wife just got are 112 underfoot, that seems doable with the 110 brake... but my question is would that be better than bumping all the way to the 120?
Thanks!
Or could I exchange the 100 mm brakes for a set of 105 brakes?
Please tell me if Scarpa F1 boots are compatible with Atomic T Backland Tour +Break breaks.
Kind regards,
Gelu
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