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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.
- 15% rocker in the AT 2.0 tip makes skiing powder and mank more of a joy than a pain.
- Two fiber inserts make the ski Carbon Powered which improves torsional stiffness.
- Multi-wood core offers the lightness of Paulownia with the strength of Poplar.
- Step-down sidewall is thicker underfoot where you might expect most impacts.
| Specifications | |
| Lengths (cm) | 157, 163, 169, 175 |
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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 |
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