Trying to decide between the 2019 Atomic Backland 85 and the 2019 Atomic Backland 85 UL. Can't seem to find the find what difference is between the two. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Jared
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Atomic changed the name, but not the singular purpose. The Backland UL 78 is a ski mountaineering weapon. The ski is capable of slicing and dicing on hard snow, while remaining playful in soft snow due to the lightly rockered tip. The double-carbon construction is reliable on the steeps and the ultra-light wood core helps you get it done. The Backland UL series features the same Step-Down sidewall that proved durable in the Ultimate line of mountaineering skis. The tip has been redesigned to help it cut through rough patches, but otherwise the ski remains a workhorse. The Backland UL 78 is a safe bet when you’re skiing not-so-safe lines.
Specifications | |
Lengths (cm) | 157, 163, 169, 175 |
Weight |
945g [157] 1010g [163] 1070g [169] 1130g [175] |
Weight (pair) | 1890g [157] 2020g [163] 2140g [169] 2260g [175] |
Dimensions | 111-78-101 [157] 112-78-102 [163] 113-78-103 [169] 114-78-104 [175] |
Turn Radius | 15m [157] 16m [163] 17m [169] 18m [175] |
Skin Fix | Tip notch, flat recessed tail |
Specs Verified | Yes |
Design | |
Profile | 15% rocker, 85% camber |
Shape | Round tip, steep-ish sidecut, flat tail |
Construction | Step down sidewall w/ carbon laminates |
Core | Karuba + Poplar |
Skimo Co Says | |
Usage | Endurance touring, ski mountaineering |
Notes | New tip shape for better slicing performance |
Bottom Line | Endurance touring at its best |