The backland carbon is a state of the art lightweight touring boot that is impressive but is unlikely to be a game changer.
Atomic backland boot review.
Atomic describes the new backland boot line as 100 built for touring so they re super light and come with incredible mobility to make climbing feel.
Fwiw we are both atomic fans and own backland carbon boots and assorted other products but to me the atk raider hagan core design is the complete package if only it were a bit less expensive but you do get what you pay for.
As compared to our top pick for high speed backcountry skiing the atomic fits a little wider and is a couple of hundred dollars less expensive.
It is not a freeride oriented boot the mtn lab is a freeride oriented boot and should not really be compared to one.
The atomic backland boot series are intended to be lightweight high performance dedicated ski touring boots and are a significant departure from anything the company has done before.
The backland carbon skis very well for a 1200 gram boot and should be enough boot for many skiers looking for a very light touring friendly boot that can still hold up to hard skiing.
If the new backland binding has this lifer thing sorted then i would give it 2 thumbs up as an equal to the atk.
The totally re designed atomic backland pro alpine touring ski boots feature a new minimalist polyamide shell and boa fit system that lets you adjust the fit of the lower boot on the fly with a twist of a dial.
Standout features of the old backland boots remain the smooth and long.