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Blizzard Black Pearl 88 Skis · Women's · 2024 · 153 cm
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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.
Why I recommend these
Versatile all-mountain all conditions
Stable and playful
Ideal for groomers
Expert verdict
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) | 153 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) | 108 |
| Tip width (mm) | 126 |
| Turning radius (m) | 12 |
| Waist width (mm) | 88 |
| Terrain | All mountain |
| Core/Laminates | Carbon, Metal, Wood |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
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Leo Cocchiara owns this product
The Blizzard Black Pearl is the best selling women's ski of all time and for good reason.
The Black Pearl's performance is satisfyingly classic in personality and suits a wide range of skiers from cautious intermediates to highly technical experts. It's just as happy a lower more casual speeds as it is a higher, more aggressive speeds. It's rockered tip... Read more
Ideal for
- 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
Not ideal for
- 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
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Leo Cocchiara
Ski Expert3.3/5
Bryant Leech tested this product
This is an expert level women's ski in every sense of the word expert. It demands precise form predicated on a forward stance. This is not a ski you can sit in the backseat at all and hope it will help you turn. This is a ski that requires YOU to make the turn and will not help you with... Read more
Ideal for
- This ski has unlimited stability at speed
- This is made for very proficient skier
- Love to carve
Not ideal for
- Very little versatility
- Difficult in bumps without very strong form
- Doesn't float well compared to other skis
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Bryant Leech
Ski Expert4.9/5
Cat Leonowicz tested this product
I was amazed when riding this ski just how easy it was to maneuver and get around. This ski was easy to get on edge and initiate fast quick carved-around turns. The wood core made the ski pop around turns but able to float freely through a light layer of powder. I was additionally impressed that even with an 88... Read more
Ideal for
- Really fun easy ski to ride
- Super easy to carve on
- Excellent ski for all types
Not ideal for
- Top sheet scratches
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Terrific responsive ski
Posted on Jan 8, 2024Just returned to downhill skiing after 10 years. Now 69 yrs old. Skied today on not so perfect conditions, couldn’t have asked for a better ski to hold on the ice as well as groomed and some powder. Skied like I never missed a day.
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Posted on Aug 28, 2023Took them out a few times this last winter and LOVED them. Great all around ski for me (medium advanced). I felt more in control, but they’re also light weight enough to fly pretty fast. Handled pow days as well as some spring slush conditions like a champ! Highly recommend for those that don’t live in a ski town and want something super versatile
KimLocation: Ramona, CA
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