Atomic Backland 95 vs 102 vs 109: The 2027 Lineup, Spec by Spec
By Luke Judge · Published October 28, 2026
Key facts
- Backland 95, Backland 102 and Backland 109 are published at 93mm, 101mm and 109mm waist widths
- All three list a rocker-camber-rocker profile and an HRZN 3D Tip; the 102 and 109 also list a FreeTour Profile
- Backland 95 and Backland 102 list an MSRP of $970; the Backland 109 lists $1,030
- Backland 95 is published in four lengths from 161 to 185cm, Backland 102 in four from 164 to 186cm and Backland 109 in three from 176 to 189cm
- None of the three displays a flex rating or construction on snowsift.com
- Size-varying specs are anchored to each ski's shortest published length, and the anchors differ (161, 164 and 176cm)
The 2027 Atomic Backland line is published at three widths: the Backland 95 at 93mm, the Backland 102 at 101mm and the Backland 109 at 109mm underfoot. All three list a rocker-camber-rocker profile and an HRZN 3D Tip. The model numbers do not match the displayed waists, so use the figures below rather than the names.
The three skis, side by side
| Spec | Backland 95 | Backland 102 | Backland 109 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waist (at shortest length) | 93mm | 101mm | 109mm |
| Anchor length | 161cm | 164cm | 176cm |
| Category on snowsift.com | All-Mountain | Freeride | Freeride |
| Profile | Rocker / Camber / Rocker | Rocker / Camber / Rocker | Rocker / Camber / Rocker |
| Core | Poplar wood | Poplar and caruba wood | Poplar and caruba wood |
| Tech features | HRZN 3D Tip | HRZN 3D Tip, FreeTour Profile | HRZN 3D Tip, FreeTour Profile |
| Lengths | 161, 169, 177, 185cm | 164, 172, 179, 186cm | 176, 184, 189cm |
| MSRP | $970 | $970 | $1,030 |
| Flex | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Construction | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Season | 2027 | 2027 | 2027 |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer. Waist is a size-varying spec, so each figure is at that ski's shortest published length (the anchor row). Weight, sidecut radius and tip and tail widths also vary with length and are anchored differently across these three skis, so this article does not compare them. Check each product page for those figures.
What the sheets say
Width steps up evenly. The Backland 95 to Backland 102 step is 8mm (93mm to 101mm), and the Backland 102 to Backland 109 step is 8mm (101mm to 109mm). Both gaps are larger than the 1 to 2mm a ski's waist can change between lengths, so they are real differences even though the anchor lengths differ.
The names and the waists do not line up. The Backland 95 displays a 93mm waist and the Backland 102 displays 101mm. We report the displayed figures and make no claim about why the names differ.
Profile and tech features overlap. All three list a rocker-camber-rocker profile and an HRZN 3D Tip. The Backland 102 and Backland 109 also list a FreeTour Profile; the Backland 95 does not display one.
Cores. The Backland 95 lists a poplar wood core. The Backland 102 and Backland 109 list a poplar and caruba wood core. We report the names as published and make no claim about how the skis ski.
Length runs. The Backland 95 starts at 161cm and runs to 185cm. The Backland 102 runs from 164 to 186cm, and the Backland 109 from 176 to 189cm, in three lengths. See how to choose ski length for sizing.
Price. The Backland 95 and Backland 102 each display an MSRP of $970; the Backland 109 displays $1,030. These are manufacturer MSRPs, not retailer prices.
Flex and construction are blank. None of the three has a flex rating or construction displayed on snowsift.com. We show those as not published rather than guess.
If you also know the Bent line
Atomic's Bent line is covered in Atomic Bent 90 vs 100 vs 110 vs Chetler 120.
Summary
- Waist: 93mm, 101mm and 109mm, with 8mm steps.
- Anchor lengths: 161cm, 164cm and 176cm, so only waist is compared here.
- Profile: rocker-camber-rocker on all three.
- MSRP: $970, $970 and $1,030.
- Flex and construction: not displayed for any of them.
Every figure on this page comes from the product pages on snowsift.com, which show the manufacturer's published specs once two separate reads of the manufacturer page agree. Here is how we match products and verify specs.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between the Atomic Backland 95, Backland 102 and Backland 109?
- Width is the clearest published difference: the Backland 95 is 93mm underfoot, the Backland 102 is 101mm and the Backland 109 is 109mm, each at its shortest published length. All three list a rocker-camber-rocker profile and an HRZN 3D Tip. The 102 and 109 also list a FreeTour Profile and a poplar and caruba wood core, while the 95 lists a poplar wood core.
- Is the Atomic Backland 95 really 95mm underfoot?
- Not on snowsift.com. The Backland 95 displays a 93mm waist, the Backland 102 displays 101mm and the Backland 109 displays 109mm. The model numbers are names, and the displayed waists are the published figures at each ski's shortest length.
- How much do the Backland 95, 102 and 109 cost?
- snowsift.com displays an MSRP of $970 for the Backland 95, $970 for the Backland 102 and $1,030 for the Backland 109. These are manufacturer MSRPs, not retailer prices.
- Do the Backland 95, 102 and 109 come in the same lengths?
- No. The Backland 95 is published in 161, 169, 177 and 185cm. The Backland 102 is published in 164, 172, 179 and 186cm. The Backland 109 is published in 176, 184 and 189cm.
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