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Blizzard Bonafide 97 Skis · 2024 · 171 cm

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Who would love these

The Blizzard Bonafide 97 Skis are perfect for advanced and expert skiers who love speed and control. They're ideal for those who enjoy tackling varied terrains, from groomers to off-piste adventures. If you appreciate a ski that offers stability and precision, these are for you. However, beginners might find them a bit challenging due to their demanding nature. If you're an intermediate skier looking to push your limits, these skis could be your next step up.

Why I recommend these

Versatile all-mountain
Powerful and nimble
Great edge hold

Expert verdict

The Blizzard Bonafide 97 Skis are a dream for advanced skiers who crave versatility and power. These skis handle everything from hard pack to powder with ease. The TrueBlend Woodcore offers a unique flex pattern, making them nimble yet powerful. I love how they plow through crud and still feel lively in the trees. However, they might be a bit demanding for beginners. If you're looking for a ski that can tackle any condition with confidence, these are a fantastic choice.

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The 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. The TrueBlend Woodcore specifically targets the flex throughout the ski, with a softer tip and tail that keeps you nimble. Denser wood underfoot acts like a gas pedal, giving you the power and drive when you want to charge. Combined with a versatile sidecut and a reduced rocker profile, the Bonafide is the perfect blend of Austrian engineering and real-world testing that’ll keep you skiing confidently, even on those less-than-perfect days.

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Ski length (cm)171 cm
Age GroupAdult
GenderMen's
Includes bindingsNo
Model year2024
Ski typeAll Mountain
Skill levelIntermediate, Advanced
Rocker profileRocker/Camber/Rocker
Tail profileFlat
Tail width (mm)118.5
Tip width (mm)136.5
Turning radius (m)16
Waist width (mm)97
TerrainAll mountain
Core/LaminatesCarbon, Metal, Wood
Warranty1 Year

3.6/5
Bryant Leech tested this product
The Bonafide 97 is a ski that doesn't make any excuses about what it is - a strong weapon for attacking the mountain. The Bonafide is best suited for advanced and expert skiers who want a tool that is stiff, demanding, and uncompromising of mistakes (a rather unique offering in today's world of rocker everything). The Bonafide provides a platform... Read more
Ideal for
  • People that want full speed capabilities on a wider ski
  • A strong directional ski
  • Slight give in the tip allows for all mountain performance
Not ideal for
  • This would be a hard ski for anyone but an advanced/expert skier to like
  • In order to enjoy this ski it must be skied in a forward position
  • It is heavy
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Blizzard Bonafides 2024

Posted on Jan 28, 2025
I usually ski on Volkl Mantras but picked up a pair of Bonafides as my Volkls were out of service for a while. The Bonafides are more lively than the Mantras. Fun to ski but don't seem to track as well as the Mantras on scrapped off, icy sufaces.
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