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BACKLINE Touring Ski Award 2025 – 80–90 mm, men, 2 out of 5 stars
ATOMIC Backland 88 – Tested model
Tested model

80–90 mm · 2025/26

ATOMIC Backland 88

65.72 of 85 points
RRP
599.99 €
Weight
1291 g
Weight per area
0.74 g/cm²
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Quick verdict

The Atomic Backland 88 offers a harmoniously tuned, turn-friendly, ascent-oriented, top ski at a great price. A top choice for heavier beginners.

Test strengths

  • Corn snow: 13.42/15 points
  • Hard snow/ice: 12.08/15 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Anti-icing: 3.4/5 points
  • Weight score: 25.07/35 points

Ideal for: Beginners

Total points
65.72 / 85
Total riding performance
37.25 / 45
Weight
1,291 g
Weight per area
0.74 g/cm²
RRP
599.99 €
BACKLINE stars

Not all snow conditions could be rated. Maximum scores refer only to the conditions actually assessed.

Test year 2025 · Lenzerheide

Verdict

The Atomic Backland 88 offers a harmoniously tuned, turn-friendly, ascent-oriented, top ski at a great price. A top choice for heavier beginners.

Technical data

Test class
80–90 mm
Target group
Männer
Test year
2025
Model year
2026
Lengths
162, 169, 176, 183 cm
Sidecut
12,30–8,90–11,10 cm
Tip
123.0 mm
Waist
89.0 mm
Tail
111.0 mm
Surface per ski
1756.08 cm²
Weight (measured)
1291 g
Weight per area
0.74 g/cm²
RRP
599.99 €
Euro per point
9.13 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight25.07 / 35
Anti-icing3.40 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total28.47 / 40
Performance on hard snow12.08 / 15
Performance in powderConditions were not given during the test
Performance in corn snow13.42 / 15
Performance in tracked snow11.75 / 15
Riding performance total37.25 / 45
Total points65.72 / 85
RRP / point9.13 € / point

Suitability beginner / expert

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Suitability by skier weight

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