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Blizzard Skis

By Martin Olson
Blizzard Skis
2012 Collection Skis

 

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BLIZZARD Skis

In the theme of integration, Blizzard will introduce two new variations called Full Suspension Race and Full Suspension Sport. Race combines a bi-directional oil damping system with a world cup magnesium racing construction ski that meets FIS regulations. Sport combines the same oil damping system with a light, easier-skiing “fibermatrix” ski.

Free Mountain

This category uses a new construction called “flipcore.” Basically, Blizzard took a conventional core and flipped it over so the ski now has a permanent reverse camber, or full rocker. Wood cores and Titanal in some models ensure stability and durability. Titanal is a high-strength Aluminum alloy.


Bodacious
118mm underfoot, 32 meter sidecut radius in 186cm length.
Available in 186, 196 cm.


Cochise
108mm underfoot, 28.5 meter sidecut radius in 185cm length.
Available in 177, 185, 193cm.


Bonafide
98mm underfoot, 21 meter sidecut radius in 180cm length.
Available in 166, 173, 180, 187cm.


Bushwacker
88mm underfoot, 19 meter sidecut radius in 180cm length.
Available in 159, 166, 173, 180cm.
Light wood core and no Titanal in this model.

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Black Pearl
88mm underfoot, 17 meter sidecut radius in 166cm length.
Available in 159, 166, 173cm.
Light wood core and no Titanal in this model.

Freestyle

All backcountry skis use the IQ Max binding interface that is optimized for wide skis. Wood core sandwich sidewall construction is standard.


The Answer
110mm underfoot, 28 meter sidecut radius in 184cm length.
Available in 177, 184, 191cm.
Tip and tail rocker profile.


The One
98mm underfoot, 17.5 meter sidecut radius in 177cm length.
Available in 156, 163, 177, 184cm.
Tip and tail rocker profile.


The Crush
98mm underfoot, 16 meter sidecut radius in 170cm length.
Available in 156, 163, 170, 177cm.
Tip and tail rocker profile.


The Prime
84mm underfoot, 17.5 meter sidecut radius in 170cm length.
Available in 149, 156, 163, 170, 177cm.
Sandwich compound cap construction.


The Truth
86mm underfoot, 17.5 meter sidecut radius in 170cm length.
Available in 156, 163, 170, 177cm.

FIS Race

Uncompromising wood core and Magnesium high performance machines. These are specialized skis that are designed specifically for the race environment.


GS Race (full suspension)
69mm underfoot, 27 meter sidecut radius in 186cm length.
Available in 176, 182, 186, 190cm.


SL Race (suspension)
67mm underfoot, 13 meter sidecut radius in 165cm length.
Available in 156, 165cm.

Racing

One of the key differences is this collection from the FIS Race series is the integrated IQ binding system and these skis may or may not be compliant with FIS regulations. Expect wood core/Magnesium high performance in this series. Image: Power Suspension.jpg


S-Power (full suspension IQ)
68mm underfoot, 13.5 meter sidecut radius in 167cm length.
Available in 160, 167, 174cm.


R-Power (full suspension IQ)
68mm underfoot, 17.5 meter sidecut radius in 174cm length.
Available in 167, 174, 181cm.


SLR Magnesium (IQ system)
68mm underfoot, 13.5 meter sidecut radius in 167cm length.
Available in 153, 160, 167cm.


GSR Magnesium (IQ system)
68mm underfoot, 17.5 meter sidecut radius in 174cm length.
Available in 167, 174, 181cm.
Same shape as R-Power but different construction.

G-Force

All Mountain skis – all skis in this collection feature sidewalls, the IQ binding system and Powerframe construction which is the binding interface channel molded into the ski.


G-Power (full suspension IQ)
72mm underfoot, 15.5 meter sidecut radius in 174cm length.
Available in 160, 167, 174, 181cm.


G-Force Supersonic IQ
72mm underfoot, 15.5 meter sidecut radius in 174cm length.
Available in 160, 167, 174, 181cm.


G-Force Ultrasonic (Full suspension IQ)
73mm underfoot, 15 meter sidecut radius in 167cm length.
Available in 153, 160, 167, 174cm.


G-Force Sonic IQ
73mm underfoot, 15 meter sidecut radius in 167cm length.
Available in 153, 160, 167, 174cm.
Same shape and construction as Ultrasonic above but without the Full Suspension binding system.


G-Force Three IQ
71mm underfoot, 14 meter sidecut radius in 167cm length.
Available in 146, 153, 160, 167, 174cm.



G-Force Sport IQ
72mm underfoot, 16 meter sidecut radius in 165cm length.
Available in 140, 145, 150, 155, 160, 165, 170, 175cm.
Two graphics available.


G-Force XCS IQ
70mm underfoot, 14.4 meter sidecut radius in 160cm length.
Available in 146, 153, 160, 167, 174cm.

Magnum

This is a series of All Mountain skis that feature the IQ Max binding interface for wider skis or the IQ Full Suspension system and an early rise profile. Blizzard calls it “front rockered.” Slight early rise can make the ski more versatile in choppy or untracked snow without sacrificing groomed snow performance. Sidewall and Powerframe construction in all models.


Magnum 8.7 (Power Full Suspension IQ)
87mm underfoot, 18.5 meter sidecut radius in 174cm length.
Available in 167, 174, 181cm.


Magnum 8.7 Ti (IQ Max binding)
87mm underfoot, 18.5 meter sidecut radius in 174cm length.
Available in 167, 174, 181cm.
Same ski as above but with a different binding setup. Both skis include Titanium in the construction.

Ski Reviews

 


Magnum 8.1 Ti (IQ Max)
81mm underfoot, 17 meter sidecut radius in 172cm length.
Available in 158, 165, 172, 179cm.


Magnum 8.1 Ca (IQ Max)
81mm underfoot, 17 meter sidecut radius in 172cm length.
Available in 158, 165, 172, 179cm.
Same ski as 8.1 Ti above except this ski uses Carbon instead of Titanium in the construction.


Magnum 7.6 IQ
76mm underfoot, 14 meter sidecut radius in 163cm length.
Available in 149, 156, 163, 170, 177cm.


Magnum 7.4 IQ
74mm underfoot, 14 meter sidecut radius in 163cm length.
Available in 149, 156, 163, 170cm.


Magnum 7.2 IQ
72mm underfoot, 16 meter sidecut radius in 165cm length.
Available in 140, 145, 150, 155, 160, 165, 170, 175cm.


Magnum 7.0 IQ
70mm underfoot, 14.4 meter sidecut radius in 160cm length.
Available in 146, 153, 160, 167, 174cm.

Viva – Women’s skis

Women’s models feature lightweight construction and softer flex than their unisex counterparts. Powerframe sidewall construction is found throughout the line.


Viva 8.1 (IQ Max)
81mm underfoot, 15 meter sidecut radius in 158cm length.
Available in 151, 158, 165cm.


Viva Ultrasonic (Full Suspension IQ)
73mm underfoot, 14 meter sidecut radius in 160cm length.
Available in 153, 160,167cm.


Viva 7.6 IQ
76mm underfoot, 13 meter sidecut radius in 156cm length.
Available in 142, 149, 156, 163cm.


Viva 7.4 IQ
74mm underfoot, 13 meter sidecut radius in 156cm length.
Available in 142, 149, 156, 163cm.


Viva Cross IQ
76mm underfoot, 14 meter sidecut radius in 155cm length.
Available in 145, 150, 155, 160, 165cm.
Partial sidewall. Partial sidewall usually means a more flexible fore and aft part of the ski but grip under the boot where there is sidewall.



Viva Sport IQ
72mm underfoot, 15 meter sidecut radius in 155cm length.
Available in 140, 145, 150, 155, 160cm.
Partial sidewall, two graphics available.


Viva 7.0 IQ
70mm underfoot, 14.4 meter sidecut radius in 160cm length.
Available in 146, 153, 160, 167, 174cm.

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