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BACKLINE Touring Ski Award 2026 – 80–90 mm, women, 5 out of 5 stars
ATOMIC Backland 88 W – Tested model
Tested model
ATOMIC Backland 88 W – Verified manufacturer view
Verified manufacturer view

80–90 mm · 2026/27

ATOMIC Backland 88 W

74.17 of 100 points
RRP
599.99 €
Weight
1229 g
Weight per area
0.73 g/cm²
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Quick verdict

The Backland 88 W is easy to turn, torsion bar, forgiving and has a great price and performance ratio. Top choice for women with aspirations for advancement.

Test strengths

  • Corn snow: 12.47/15 points
  • Powder: 11.6/15 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Anti-icing: 3.4/5 points
  • Tracked snow: 10.53/15 points

Ideal for: Experienced skiers

Total points
74.17 / 100
Total riding performance
45.67 / 60
Weight
1,229 g
Weight per area
0.73 g/cm²
RRP
599.99 €
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Test year 2026 · Lenzerheide

Verdict

The Backland 88 W is easy to turn, torsion bar, forgiving and has a great price and performance ratio. Top choice for women with aspirations for advancement.

Technical data

Test class
80–90 mm
Target group
Frauen
Test year
2026
Model year
2027
Lengths
155, 162, 169 cm
Sidecut
12,18–8,90–10,90 cm
Tip
121.8 mm
Waist
89.0 mm
Tail
109.0 mm
Surface per ski
1673.25 cm²
Weight (measured)
1229 g
Weight per area
0.73 g/cm²
RRP
599.99 €
Euro per point
8.09 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight25.10 / 35
Anti-icing3.40 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total28.50 / 40
Performance on hard snow11.07 / 15
Performance in powder11.60 / 15
Performance in corn snow12.47 / 15
Performance in tracked snow10.53 / 15
Riding performance total45.67 / 60
Total points74.17 / 100
RRP / point8.09 € / point

Suitability beginner / expert

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Suitability by skier weight

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