Backland 86 SL

PREVIEW 2023

The narrowest of the SL series, it feels a lot like the 89 SL but is a bit less versatile

In brief

Suitable for

demanding skiers

Not suitable for

very wide turns at speed (it can do them, but they're not its specialty)

Also suitable for

skill growth

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In words
Technical specifications

In words

Intro

In modern lightweight skiing, three millimeters can make all the difference. This new version, which has been made more sustainable, only confirms the excellent impression we were left with last season. But on the whole, we find the 89 SL to be more versatile. It's also better at handling more open turns and floats a bit more. It's a matter of preference and… more options are better. Good handling, versatile, responsive but not twitchy, and easy entering turns, this ski can do it all, even the odd gorge, and is stable on hard terrain. Like the entire SL line, it's for skiers who've already developed a bit of technique.

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Technical specifications

Recommended level

Advanced, High level

Construction

cap-sidewall

Materials

poplar, carob wood, Carbon Backbone, glass fiber

Base

sintered UHMWPE

Length

172 cm

Tip width

120 cm

Tail width

108 cm

Waist width

85.5 cm

Individual weight

1150 g

Sidecut radius

16.2 m

Available sizes

157, 165, 172, 179

Released in

2023

Made in

Austria

Price

649.99 €

Status

Novelty

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