Backland 101 Women's 25/26
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Built for adventurous female ski tourers seeking freeride exploration, the Atomic Backland 101 W is designed to climb, descend, and flow through the mountains with confidence and style. Developed with input from athlete Amie Engerbretson, this ski delivers soulful performance and smooth uphill efficiency for those who chase untracked lines and endless descents.
Sharing the same lightweight construction as the wider Backland 108 W, the Backland 101 W features the FreeTour Profile, which uses more poplar wood and less fiberglass, metal, and resin to create a harmonious flex pattern with powerful downhill performance. The poplar and caruba Ultra Light Woodcore balances low weight with exceptional stability, while the HRZN 3D tip increases surface area for added float in deep snow. The Powder Rocker—with pronounced tip and tail rocker and camber underfoot—ensures playful handling and effortless maneuverability in powder, chop, and variable snow.
A reinterpretation of the original Backland design, the Backland 101 W achieves a 26% reduction in CO₂ equivalent emissions (compared with the Backland 100, 2022) by incorporating more sustainable materials without compromising performance. Confident, smooth, and agile, this ski is made for women who seek adventure beyond the resort and deeper into the mountains.
Features
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FreeTour Profile: Uses less fiberglass and more poplar wood for balanced flex and powerful downhill performance.
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Ultra Light Woodcore: Poplar and caruba blend for the ideal combination of light weight, stability, and responsiveness.
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HRZN 3D Tip: Lightweight and perforated for increased surface area, boosting float and control in deep snow.
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Powder Rocker (20/65/15): Pronounced tip and tail rocker with camber underfoot for versatility in all snow conditions.
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Fiberglass Reinforcement: Enhances stability and smoothness while keeping the ski lightweight and dynamic.
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Dura Cap Sidewall: Full sidewall construction for solid edge grip and a rounded shape for added durability.
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Directional Shape: Minimal tail rocker provides superior grip, stability, and predictable handling through turns.
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Glossy Topsheet: Sleek, glassy finish adds a refined, high-end look.
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Sustainability Focus: Constructed with lower-impact materials for a 26% reduction in CO₂ equivalent emissions.
Specifications
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Gender: Women
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Sub-Terrain: Freeride Touring
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Terrain: Touring
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Turns: Short and Long
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Weight (Single Ski): 1260 g @ 164 cm
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Core: Poplar and Caruba Ultra Light Woodcore
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Construction: FreeTour Profile, Fiberglass, Dura Cap Sidewall
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Profile: Powder Rocker 20/65/15
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Tip Technology: HRZN 3D Backland
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Side Edge Angle: 87°
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Base Edge Angle: 1.0°
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Shape: Directional
This guide is for alpine (downhill) skis. Ski length depends on your height, your ability, and how you like to ski. Use this chart as a starting point, then talk to us about the ski itself: rocker, width, and turn shape all change how long a ski feels.
Recommended Alpine Length (cm)
| Height | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced | Expert |
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| 4'10" / 147 | 120–130 | 130–140 | 140–150 | 145–155 |
| 5'0" / 152 | 125–135 | 135–145 | 145–155 | 150–160 |
| 5'2" / 157 | 130–140 | 140–150 | 150–160 | 155–165 |
| 5'4" / 163 | 135–145 | 145–155 | 155–165 | 160–170 |
| 5'6" / 168 | 140–150 | 150–160 | 160–170 | 165–175 |
| 5'8" / 173 | 145–155 | 155–165 | 165–175 | 170–180 |
| 5'10" / 178 | 150–160 | 160–170 | 170–180 | 175–185 |
| 6'0" / 183 | 155–165 | 165–175 | 175–185 | 180–190 |
| 6'2" / 188 | 160–170 | 170–180 | 180–190 | 185–192 |
| 6'4" / 193 | 165–175 | 175–185 | 185–192 | 190–192 |
Quick Rule
- Beginner: ski tip around your chin. Shorter skis turn easily.
- Intermediate: tip between your nose and forehead.
- Advanced: tip around the top of your head, for stability at speed.
- Expert: about 5cm longer than advanced, for hard charging and big-mountain terrain.
Adjust For
- Go longer: heavier build, fast skiing, deep snow, lots of tip rocker.
- Go shorter: lighter build, tight trees and moguls, uphill touring.
- Telemark: if you want a ski for tele, we recommend going down about 10cm from the length you normally like.
Not sure? Call us at (802) 253-4531 or stop in. Want to try before you buy? Demo a ski and we deduct the rental from the purchase.