Blizzard
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Blizzard Spur Ski – 2023
$799.95BEST BUYWhen avalanche bombs are piercing the quiet morning air as you patiently wait in the lift line you know the conditions will be pretty good and you’ll want to make every lap count. Blizzard’s Spur uses a unique asymmetrical sidecut and tapered profile that allows the ski to plane edge-to-edge seamlessly in deep snow conditions in a way that symmetrical skis never experience. The ski’s angled tips dive into the snow in a lateral motion that makes it easier to keep your weight slightly forward …
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Blizzard Cochise 106 Ski – 2023
$799.95BEST BUYThe Cochise 106 Ski is descended from a long prestigious line of Cochise before it–going back a decade–and it’s still around because it’s one badass no-nonsense-taking hard-charging all-mountain beast. For 2020 Blizzard has dialed back the clock bringing the 106 in line with earlier iterations. The main throwbacks include a narrower 106mm waist (versus the more recent 108) a lighter weight and a shorter more-manageable turn radius–making the 106 slightly more accessible to the less hardco…
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Blizzard Bonafide 97 Ski – 2023
$749.95BEST BUYWhen crispy groomers are in our future we reach for the Blizzard Bonafide 97 and head to our resort of choice. On the steep and firm the 97mm waist and pronounced camber section encourage us to lay an edge at high speeds. When it comes time to hop to our other edge the rockered tip and tail limit edge snags during transition and the titanal laminate ensures our tips won’t chatter when we encounter some snow cookies.…
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Blizzard Rustler 10 Ski – 2023
$749.95BEST BUYBack for another year the Blizzard Rustler 10 Ski continues its legacy of control speed and response on any mountain in just about any weather. This ski creates this versatility by combining a nimble stable and just floaty enough 100mm waist width with a rocker profile that maximizes float in the tip edge hold underfoot and stability in the tail. The shape and profile of the Rustler 10 encourages us to float through freshly fallen snow hold an edge on hardpack and hit the accelerator on big …
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Blizzard Rustler 11 Ski – 2023
$799.95BEST BUYWhen they start measuring snowfall at our favorite resort in feet instead of inches we opt for the Blizzard Rustler 11 Ski. These powder skis combine a fat 116mm waist with rocker in the tip and tail to ensure we can float through the deepest snow pivot on a dime and slash until our heart’s content. Additionally the lightweight core encourages us to scamper up skinners to get some untouched afternoon pow.…
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Blizzard Hustle 11 Ski – 2023
$849.95BEST BUYIn order to capitalize on every opportunity for soft turns we click into the Blizzard Hustle 11 Ski. This ski is built for confident turns in the backcountry and comfortable walking on the skin track in that order. Sure the lightweight poplar and paulownia stringers in the core will make the uphill a breeze but the Carbon DRT laminate and beefy beech stringer create a damp and powerful ride on the way down. Toss in a stable and maneuverable sidecut and we have our new go-to hard-charging bac…
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Blizzard Hustle 10 Ski – 2023
$799.95BEST BUYWe have found that modern skis are getting more and more versatile by the year and the Blizzard Hustle 10 Ski is no different. This ski focuses on downhill backcountry performance to create a ski we can trust both in bounds and out. The TrueBlend core balances powerful beech stringers often found in inbounds skis with lightweight paulownia stringers that are often found in backcountry skis. Add in the powerful carbon laminate and a versatile rocker profile and we have a ski that we can fully…
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Blizzard Hustle 9 Ski – 2023
$749.95BEST BUYAs the narrowest ski in the Hustle line we look to the Blizzard Hustle 9 Ski when we need a lightweight yet reliable backcountry ski. The narrow waist and lightweight wood core ensure we can skin over multiple ridges without breaking a sweat. Once we get to some untouched north-facing snow we can trust this ski to help us slash through our secret stash with ease.…
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Blizzard Zero G 95 Ski – 2023
$749.95BEST BUYMany a ski has claimed uphill and downhill performance but we have found that few skis follow through on that promise like the Blizzard Zero G 95 Ski. This ski comes at a weight that leaves our legs feeling fresh at the top of the skin track while still offering enough mass and stability to ensure we can ski hard through variable snow on the way down. This combination is made possible by the Carbon Drive Technology that uses both a 3D unidirectional carbon fiber frame and a unique TrueBlend …
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Blizzard Black Pearl 88 Ski – 2023 – Women’s
$649.95BEST BUYBack for another year the Black Pearl 88 falls nicely into the middle of Blizzard’s collection with a versatile waist width that makes it a great daily driver or single-quiver choice at the resort. The Black Pearl boasts a TrueBlend Wood Core giving it smooth flex we appreciate whether we’re carving groomers weaving down moguls or exploring off-piste trees after a storm.…
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Blizzard Sheeva 9 Ski – 2023 – Women’s
$649.95BEST BUYWhen ripping up the resort is the name of the game we click in to the Blizzard Sheeva 9 Ski. This frontside carver combines a 92mm waist with a powerful camber section underfoot to ensure we will have complete control throughout the arc of the turn. As we transition to the next turn the rockered tip and tail prevent hang-ups and the light swing weight further boosts control.…
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Blizzard Black Pearl 97 Ski – 2023 – Women’s
$699.95BEST BUYWe click into the Black Pearl 97 Ski with confidence when we’re itching to get into big mountain terrain whether conditions are soft or firm. The 97mm waist makes these skis perfect for anything from boot-deep powder to flawless corduroy groomers so we recommend them for people who might be splitting time between East Coast and Rocky Mountain destinations. Blizzard is known for making stiff directional skis for confident skiers and the Black Pearls maintain this reputation with a burly popla…
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Blizzard Sheeva 10 Ski – 2023
$699.95BEST BUYOur freeride-oriented daily driver the Sheeva 10 is a super versatile set of planks that annihilates big terrain no matter the conditions. The 102mm waist is slightly narrower than its burlier big sister the Sheeva 11 so while we’ll still be able to float pow turns on storm days the Sheeva 10 also sees us through bulletproof hardpack and choppy debris.…
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Blizzard Thunderbird Sport CA Ski
$649.95BEST BUYFeatures of the Blizzard Thunderbird Sport CA Ski Some cruising is a way of life whether it is on the road or on the slope Moving from turn to turn and experiencing the thrill of connecting with the mountain in effortless motion puts the Thunderbird Sport R14 Ca in a league of its own Featuring the new Trueblend Piste Woodcore and a layer of carbon reinforced fiberglass to deliver a more easy and playful feel Thunderbird Sport is designed to let the intermediate to advanced level skiers effo…
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Blizzard Thunderbird Sport TI Ski
$749.95BEST BUYFeatures of the Blizzard Thunderbird Sport TI Ski Some cruising is a way of life whether it is on the road or on the slope Moving from turn to turn and experiencing the thrill of connecting with the mountain in effortless motion puts the Thunderbird Sport R14 Ca in a league of its own Featuring the new Trueblend Piste Woodcore and a layer of carbon reinforced fiberglass to deliver a more easy and playful feel Thunderbird Sport is designed to let the intermediate to advanced level skiers effo…
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Blizzard Women’s Black Pearl 82 Ski
$599.95BEST BUYThe Blizzard Women’s Black Pearl 82 Ski is an all mountain ski for shredding the piste. The narrow waist width is speedy on the groomed runs, but is wide enough that it feels stable across the mountain. The True Blend WoodCore dictates the flex precisely, so underfoot is harder while the tip and tail Are softer for a more forgiving ride. The Women’s Specific Design provides strength while making maneuvering easy and playful, so you can confidently ride all day. Features of the Blizzard Women…
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Blizzard Women’s Black Pearl 88 Ski
$649.95BEST BUYThe Blizzard Women’s Black Pearl 88 Ski is an all mountain ski for intermediate to advanced skiers looking to take on some Snow. Casual days with the family to ripping it with the best of them, this is your one to grab on all occasions. Constructed with a True Blend Woodcore, the ski Features a harder flex through the center for strength, and softer flex at the tip and tail, while a medium flex marries the two in between. A stable option for a wide range of terrain where you can zip in and o…
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Blizzard Women’s Black Pearl 97 Ski
$699.95BEST BUYFeatures of the Blizzard Women’s Black Pearl 97 Ski Black pearl 97 with Trueblend flipcore and a women’s specific design is a versatile, fun, High-Performance, all-terrain women’s ski that, regardless of conditions, allows women to ski like a boss With input from our women 2 women panel, real-world testing and next-level austrian engineering the black pearl 97 empowers women every day, in every condition It carves groomers with perfection, charges through chopped-up crud and makes challengin…
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Blizzard Men’s Bonafide 97 Ski
$749.95BEST BUYFeatures of the Blizzard Men’s Bonafide 97 Ski Iconic bonafide, long-praised for its masterful combination of Technical Performance and all-mountain versatility, is made to attack the mountain with grace and precision From crushing through crud, to laying it down on hard pack, to navigating your way through untouched pow in the trees, they’re the ultimate all-conditions daily driver for committed skiers Trueblend Woodcore specifically targets the flex throughout the ski, with a softer tip an…
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Blizzard Brahma 82 Ski
$599.95BEST BUYFeatures of the Blizzard Brahma 82 Ski Your character says a lot about the type of person you Are and the same can be said for a ski Strong at heart with an easygoing attitude makes the brahma 82 the go to choice for skiing all over the mountain on piste With a flipcore design and the all new Trueblend Woodcore inside Brahma 82 gives you the confidence to rip or cruise on hard Snow or soft, anywhere your skis want to take you…
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Blizzard Hustle 10 Ski
$799.95BEST BUYFeatures of the Blizzard Hustle 10 Ski Blizzard hustle 10 skis Are an amazing choice for advanced and expert skiers who Are looking for rustler-like Performance and shaping but in a lighter weight By sticking to a known quantity, the shaping and profiling that we know and love from the rustler skis Hustle 10 brings its own Technology to the forefront-allowing skiers who love to rip around the whole mountain with an emphasis on soft Snow and playful skiing There’s certainly a touring option w…
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Blizzard Hustle 9 Ski
$749.95BEST BUYFeatures of the Blizzard Hustle 9 Ski Blizzard hustle 9 skis represent an established and growing segment of the ski industry, and we’re all about it here at skiessentials. com Skis can be made now has such a big impact on the quality of the product, and these hustle 9’s borrow from the popular rustler shaping and profiling, while adding new and interesting twists on the build Trueblend Wood cores have been blizzard’s big move over the past few seasons, and now it gets imported into the hust…
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Blizzard Men’s Rustler 10 Ski
$749.95BEST BUYFeatures of the Blizzard Men’s Rustler 10 Ski Rustler 10 has long been praised as the holy grail of freeride skis, and for good reason When a steep shot of north-facing terrain is getting chalky, it’ll carve sweet, smooth arcs Lining up a booter to a stash of pow, the rustler 10 is stable, yet nimble, so you can approach lines with confidence Ripping a groomer back to the chair, the rustler 10 is a steady ride that loves speed It’s founded on two signature concepts: carbon flipcore D. R.T Te…
