The Atomic Backland 95 is a touring ski that offers peak bagging prowess at no cost in terms of downhill performance. Taking lightweight characteristics from its relatives in the Backland collection while mixing performance characteristics of skis designed for the resort, the Atomic Backland 95 is the ultimate AT ski for passionate skiers that prefer to access their favorite terrain by foot. A poplar and Caruba wood core keeps things light and responsive while a full-length sidewall adds power and durability. The Backland 95 also uses Atomic’s Carbon Backbone which gives the ski a very snappy and energetic feel and helps dampen vibrations from choppy snow. At 95 millimeters under the boot, this ski provides plenty of float in most snow conditions, other than the deepest days, but it’s also narrow enough to provide the necessary stability and edge hold when things get wind buffed or just flat out firm.. A directional rocker profile helps with float as well as maneuverability for those tight and technical lines. Not only does the Backland 95 feature longitudinal rocker, but it also features Atomic’s HRZN tip which essentially makes the tip of the ski act like the hull of a boat to reduce tip deflection, add float, and make turn initiation in variable snow very smooth and easy. Gone are the days of flimsy touring skis with no backbone. Slap on some skins and go ski anything you want with the Atomic Backland 95.