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Blizzard Black Pearl 88 Skis · Women's · 2024 · 159 cm
$489.97
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The Blizzard Black Pearl 88 Skis are ideal for intermediate to expert skiers who spend most of their time on groomed trails with the ability to tackle trees, bumps, and some powder. The TrueBlend Flipcore design provides a smooth ride, making them a top choice for a high-quality skiing experience.
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The Blizzard Black Pearl 88 Skis are a fantastic choice for women who love versatility on the slopes. These skis are perfect for intermediate to expert skiers who spend most of their time on groomed trails but want the flexibility to explore trees, bumps, and even some powder. The 88mm waist provides a great balance, making them stable on hardpack and playful in softer snow. The TrueBlend Flipcore technology ensures a smooth ride, offering stability and strength without feeling too heavy. While they excel on groomers, they might not be the best for deep powder days. Overall, these skis are a reliable companion for those who want to enjoy a variety of terrains with confidence.
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If you are looking for a ski that rips on groomers and cuts through crud but won’t bog you down in fresh snow, the Black Pearl 88 is your tried and true. The 88mm-waisted ski provides an unmatched level of versatility for intermediate to advanced skiers but is also strong enough for expert skiers who like to up the ante. Each ski is specifically designed by size to give that individual skier the experience they’re after, whether it’s casual cruising or laying it down. The TrueBlend Flipcore with a Women's Specific Design provides stability and strength, with a sidecut that can easily rotate between short, medium or long radius turns. Click in, have some fun and show 'em who's boss.
Ski length (cm) | 159 cm |
Age Group | Adult |
Gender | Women's |
Includes bindings | No |
Model year | 2024 |
Ski type | All Mountain |
Skill level | Intermediate, Advanced |
Rocker profile | Rocker/Camber/Rocker |
Tail profile | Flat |
Tail width (mm) | 109 |
Tip width (mm) | 127 |
Turning radius (m) | 13 |
Waist width (mm) | 88 |
Terrain | All mountain |
Core/Laminates | Carbon, Metal, Wood |
Warranty | 1 Year |
- Versatile to intermediate, advanced, and expert skiers
- Easy turn initiation, great high speed stability, and excellent carving properties
- Great long term durability, reliability, and performance for East to West skiing
- Very traditional style that's not particularly playful or freestyle oriented
- The 88mm waist width has limited floatation and will find it's limit around 4-6"
- Heavier and more powerful skiers will want more backbone
- This ski has unlimited stability at speed
- This is made for very proficient skier
- Love to carve
- Very little versatility
- Difficult in bumps without very strong form
- Doesn't float well compared to other skis
- Really fun easy ski to ride
- Super easy to carve on
- Excellent ski for all types
- Top sheet scratches