What is Resort Touring
Resort Touring is our definition of ski touring in ski resorts.
Use the tracks and itineraries marked out by the ski resorts for the ascent, and ski back down to the slopes with ease.
This practice allows you to discover ski touring and learn the technical basics of the sport.
It is also appreciated by sportsmen who want a training track or a defined itinerary to progress easily.
Weight (for one ski)
Bare skis:
156cm = 1120g
163cm = 1155g
170cm = 1190g
Pack: Ski + skins
The Backland 78 skis are sold with the skins cut to the sides of the skis.
The skins are made of 70% Mohair and 30% synthetic, the best compromise between glide (on ascents to limit effort) and grip (on ascents to limit the recoil effect).
Construction
Ultra Light Woodcore and "Step Down Sidewall" core for optimum resistance and shock absorption, as well as excellent grip on all types of terrain
What is a rocker
On a ski with rocker, the tip and sometimes the tail lift off the ground much earlier than on a cambered ski without rocker. This shifts the contact points toward the center of the ski. This shortens the ski's surface area in contact with the snow, giving you more maneuverability and lift in soft snow. The angle of the rocker gives you more edge length for greater grip on hard snow. The longer the rocker, the more maneuverable your ski.
Rocker
Slight rocker on the front tip gives it a versatile character on all types of snow.
What is a camber
When a ski is placed on the ground, the contact points of the ski on the snow are located near the tip and tail, while the center of the ski (under the bindings) rises slightly (this is the camber). The longer and higher the camber, the more grippy and responsive the ski. The lower the camber, the more forgiving and maneuverable the ski.
Cambre
The Backland 78, with its traditional camber, offers good grip on hard snow.
What is the rib line on a ski?
The sidecut is characterized by 3 dimensions: width at the tip (front of the ski), width at the runner (middle of the ski) and width at the tail (back of the ski). The wider the tip, the easier the ski enters the turn. The narrower the runner, the grippier the ski on hard snow. The wider the runner, the more comfortable and stable the ski is in snow changes. The wider the tail, the more the ski stays in the curve. The thinner the heel, the easier it skids.
Rib lines :
Ribs => 112/78/102 cm (in 163cm)
Radius:
156 cm = 15m
163 cm = 16m
170 cm = 17m
How to choose the right ski size?
The shorter the skis, the more maneuverable they are.
This is why beginners should choose shorter skis.
In general, for ski touring, we recommend choosing skis:
from -5cm to -10cm below your height.
The length can also vary according to the terrain:
In resorts, on marked itineraries: from -5cm to -15cm below the skier's height,
In the mountains from 0 to -10cm below the skier's height.
