Atomic says about the Backland 86 UL
Ideal for fast and light touring, the ultralight Atomic Backland 86 UL utilizes All-Terrain Profile to deliver the lightest weight performance of any other Atomic ski in the 86mm waist category. The result of intensive testing and research, the redesigned core construction uses a unique ratio of wood and fiberglass for lighter, more efficient climbing and stronger downhill performance. Built using a poplar and caruba Ultra Light Woodcore, the ski features an ultra-lightweight carbon insert that runs the length of the ski to act as a stabilizing backbone, striking the perfect balance of low weight and optimal power. Perfect for powder, piste, and everything in between, the lightweight HRZN 3D tip uses a thin, perforated material to increase surface area for improved float in deeper snow conditions and to create a ski with low swing weight. All Mountain Rocker provides an early rise in the tip for a ski profile suitable for on or off-piste. A cut-out notch in the tip allows for compatibility with Atomic PreFit skins.