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ATOMIC Backland 98 W – Tested model
Tested model

100 mm+ · 2022/23

ATOMIC Backland 98 W

63.02 of 70 points
RRP
699.99 €
Weight
1240 g
Weight per area
0.68 g/cm²
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Quick verdict

The Backland 98 W from Atomic is

Test strengths

  • Hard snow/ice: 12.17/15 points
  • Tracked snow: 12.39/20 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Anti-icing: 2.6/5 points
Total points
63.02 / 70
Total riding performance
40.23 / 50
Weight
1,240 g
Weight per area
0.68 g/cm²
RRP
699.99 €
BACKLINE stars

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

Test year 2022 · St. Anton am Arlberg

Verdict

The Backland 98 W from Atomic is

Technical data

Test class
100 mm+
Target group
Frauen
Test year
2022
Model year
2023
Lengths
156, 164, 172 cm
Sidecut
128,5–99–119 cm
Tip
128.5 mm
Waist
99.0 mm
Tail
119.0 mm
Surface per ski
1834.07 cm²
Weight (measured)
1240 g
Weight per area
0.68 g/cm²
RRP
699.99 €
Euro per point
11.11 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight20.19 / 15
Anti-icing2.60 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total22.79 / 20
Performance on hard snow12.17 / 15
Performance in powderConditions were not given during the test
Performance in corn snow15.67 / 15
Performance in tracked snow12.39 / 20
Riding performance total40.23 / 50
Total points63.02 / 70
RRP / point11.11 € / point
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