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Atomic Backland FR Ski Poles
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When you need freeride poles to keep you light, nimble and focused, choose the Atomic Backland FR telescopic ski poles. They adjust to varying terrain and come with a built-in screwdriver.
Shop similar products- Designed and developed with the help of freeski legend Chris Benchetler to go with your Atomic Bent Chetler skis, wider Backland skis or any wide skis on the market
- 5* Aluminum Pole technology means these are made with high-grade 7075-T6 aluminum (14 mm top half; 16 mm bottom half) with very high tensile strength
- Telescoping poles provide adjustable length (110–130 cm) so you can shorten them to exactly the right level to match the gradient of your climb
- Lightweight Power Lock technology provides efficient and reliable locking
- Handy ski-binding screwdriver (9 mm Phillips/flathead) is integrated inside the shaft for adjustments and repairs on the move
- Nonslip, bike-inspired FR (freeride) grips help you climb and ski in tough terrain
- Padded straps
- 97 mm powder baskets provide good flotation
- Carbide tips protect the poles against rocks and trees
- Sold as a pair
Imported.
View all Atomic Men's Ski Poles| Best Use | Backcountry Skiing |
|---|---|
| Basket Type | Powder |
| Shaft Construction | 7075-T6 aluminum |
| Weight (Pair) | Unavailable |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Collapsed Length (in.) | 38 inches |
| Minimum Length (in.) | 40 inches |
| Maximum Length (in.) | 52 inches |
| Collapsed Length (cm) | 96 centimeters |
| Minimum Length (cm) | 100 centimeters |
| Maximum Length (cm) | 130 centimeters |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
Ski Poles
| 32 in./80cm | 34 in./85cm | 36 in./90cm | 38 in./95cm | 40 in./100cm | 42 in./105cm | 44 in./110cm | 46 in./115cm | 48 in./120cm | 49 in./125cm | 52 in./130 cm | 54 in./135cm | 56 in./140cm | 57 in./145cm | 59 in./150cm | 61 in./155cm | 63 in./160cm | 65 in./165cm | 67 in./170cm | 69 in./175cm | 71 in./180cm | |
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| Height Range (Downhill Skiing) | < 3'4" | 3'5" - 3'8" | 3'9" - 4'0" | 4'1" - 4'4" | 4'5" - 4'8" | 4'9" - 5'0" | 5'1" - 5'3" | 5'4" - 5'6" | 5'7" - 5'9" | 5'10" - 6'0" | 6'1" - 6'3" | 6'4" - 6'6" | 6'7" + | ||||||||
| Height Range (XC Skiing) | <4'7" | 4'8"-4'9" | 4'10"-4'11" | 5' - 5'1" | 5'2" - 5'3" | 5'4" - 5'5" | 5'6" - 5'7" | 5'8" - 5'9" | 5'10" - 5'11" | 6' - 6'1" | 6'2" - 6'3" | 6'4"-6'5" | 6'6"+ | ||||||||
| Height Range (Skate Skiing) | <4'7" | 4'8"-4'9" | 4'10-4'11" | 5'-5'1" | 5'2" - 5'3" | 5'4" - 5'5" | 5'6" - 5'7" | 5'8" - 5'9" | 5'10" - 5'11" | 6'-6'1" | 6'2"- 6'3" | 6'4" - 6'5" | 6'6"+ |
Sizing Notes
Please note, this sizing chart is meant to serve only as a guideline.
Sizing downhill poles: Stand in your ski boots on a level floor. With your poles upside down—grips touching the floor—grab the pole beneath the basket so that the top of your thumb touches the basket. Your elbow should now be at a 90-degree angle. If the angle is less than 90 degrees, get a shorter pole. If the angle is greater, get a longer pole.
Sizing XC poles: Stand in your XC ski boots on a level floor. Place the pole tips on the floor next to your feet. The top of the grips should reach your arm pits.
Sizing skate poles: Stand in your skate boots on a level floor. Place pole tips on the ground with the pole shafts perpendicular to the floor. The poles should reach from the ground up to a point somewhere between your chin and your lips.
For more information, please see REI Expert Advice.
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Christian
My favorite poles ever except...
5 years ago
I love these poles to death. They have been great and have saved me with the screwdriver features. But I have had them for about a year now and after taking a line in the backcountry, I got to the bottom and looked at my pole hanging by a thread. Some how, I snapped the aluminum clean in half just below the locking clasp. I love Chris and all I buy is atomic and these poles have been great until now
No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on atomic.com
Gradymarv
Great until they break
3 years ago
Bought them and absolutely loved them for a most of a season, until at the end of a cold day one of the poles snapped just as described in the other review, hanging by a thread and unusable. Quite a letdown on an otherwise awesome product. That was in March 2021 and they haven’t been in stock for any meaningful amount of time since. Bummer.
No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on atomic.com
Response from atomic.com
Atomic HQ, Altenmarkt
3 years ago
Hi, Thank you for reaching out to Atomic with your comments on the Backland FR. We're sorry to hear about your experience. We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to pass your comments along to our design team. The Backland FR is probably back in stock in March 2022. Kind regards, Franzi
Sebastian
Super versatile poles
7 years ago
I'm using these poles every day I'm skiing whether I'm on the slope, in the park or in the backcountry. Just love `em!
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on atomic.com