Atomic Backland 107 — Review

The Atomic Backland 107 sits at the wider end of the Backland touring line, positioned as a 107 mm freeride-touring ski for backcountry skiers who prioritise soft-snow descents without sacrificing efficient skinning. It runs an Ultralight Woodcore (caruba + poplar) braced by a full-length Carbon Backbone insert, with HRZN Tech 3D Tip adding 10% more surface area for float, Dura Cap sidewall for impact resistance, and a sintered base for glide.

Powder Rocker with prominent tip rocker, camber underfoot, and light tail rocker gives the Backland 107 a planing front end in deep snow while keeping the camber zone connected for edge grip on traverses and refrozen surfaces. At 1590 g per ski in 182 cm the chassis stays viable for full-day tours yet damps better than pure-carbon rivals when descents turn chunky. The 18.5 m radius at 182 cm is a balanced medium-large arc; the 175 cm tightens to 17.5 m for slow-speed control and the 189 cm opens to 19.5 m for stability at speed.

The Backland 107 uses an Ultralight Woodcore (Caruba + Poplar) for a damping/weight balance, a Carbon Backbone full-length insert for longitudinal stiffness, HRZN Tech 3D Tip that adds 10% more surface area for soft-snow lift, Dura Cap sidewall for impact durability, and a sintered base for glide. Profile: Powder Rocker with prominent tip rocker, camber underfoot, light tail rocker. Per-length specs: 175 cm (136/107/123, 17.5 m, 1505 g), 182 cm (137/107/124, 18.5 m, 1590 g), 189 cm (138/107/125, 19.5 m, 1645 g).

The Backland 107 fits the backcountry skier who wants a wider one-ski quiver for soft-snow objectives — wide enough to float, light enough to climb. Within Atomic, the Atomic Backland 102 is the narrower sibling for mixed-terrain efficiency and the Atomic Backland 109 is the wider sibling for deeper-snow specialisation. Outside Atomic, the K2 Wayback 106 mens is the direct American freeride-tour rival and the Blizzard Zero g 105 is the heavier, more damp Austrian alternative.

Pros

• Ultralight Woodcore + Carbon Backbone balance damping and climbing weight.
• HRZN Tech 3D Tip adds usable float without lengthening the ski.
• Powder Rocker plus underfoot camber keeps edge grip on refrozen surfaces.
• Three lengths (175/182/189) cover most adult freeride-tourers.

Cons

• 107 mm waist is wider than ideal for hard-snow days.
• Light tail rocker reduces snap compared to twin-rocker freeride skis.
• Dura Cap sidewall is less precise than full ABS on hardpack.
• Limited independent verification of damping versus the heavier Zero g 105.

Verdict: A wide freeride-tour ski for skiers who want a soft-snow-biased chassis they can still climb on — choose it over the Backland 102 when float matters more than mixed-terrain efficiency.