Designed to inspire confidence on both the up and the down, we trust the Atomic Backland 101 Ski on the majority of our ski tours. As a slimmed down version of the ever popular 108, the 101mm waist provides a balance of weight savings on the up and float on the way down. Similarly, the rocker in the tip and tail helps us float and turn on a dime on the decent, while the camber underfoot promises edge hold and promotes skin grip on the uphill. Toss in the lightweight yet resilient Caruba and poplar core and we have a ski we can trust deep off the beaten path.