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Blizzard
Blizzard Rustler 9 Skis · 2025 · 180 cm
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The Blizzard Rustler 9 is such a fun ski, and is perfect for intermediate and advanced skiers who want one ski that can do it all! The Rustler can handle groomers and ice, but can also navigate moguls, trees, and even some powder with ease. A Swiss-Army-Knife of a ski!
Why I recommend these
Versatile all-mountain performance
Easy to turn and maneuver
Customized woodcore for tailored performance
Stable and confident edge hold
Expert verdict
The Blizzard Rustler is an incredibly well-rounded all-mountain ski—this ski does it all, from carving nice turns down groomers to wiggling through bumps and trees and steeps. The Rustler combines a stiffer midsection with a much softer tip and tail, as well as a more rockered tip and tail, so its highly maneuverable in tighter terrain. And Blizzards FluxForm construction places metal bars over the edges, so the Rustler still holds a strong edge on firmer snow. The Rustler is a great all-mountain ski for intermediates to advanced skiers who want a more agile ski: and its a great option for very ambitious beginners who want a ski they can grow on. They aren't as stable at very high speeds as some other skis, and they are a bit on the heavy side, but overall, they are a ski I keep recommending time after time due to their incredible versatility.
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The narrowest of the Rustler series, the Rustler 9 is a freeride ski that doesn’t require a big powder day to do its job. It’s founded on two signature concepts: Carbon Flipcore D.R.T Technology and an innovative waist design. The longer the ski, the wider the waist which gives freeriders and freeride athletes more control and float, even on steep terrain. The smooth rocker-camber-rocker profile make it responsive and stable, yet super playful in softer snow and on any type of terrain. From sending spicy lines to transitioning through variable terrain and ripping groomers back to the bottom, the Rustler 9 will eat up any challenge you throw at it and come back for seconds.
| Ski length (cm) | 180 cm |
| Age Group | Adult |
| Gender | Men's |
| Includes bindings | No |
| Model year | 2025 |
| Ski type | All Mountain, Freeride |
| Skill level | Intermediate, Advanced |
| Rocker profile | Rocker/Camber/Rocker |
| Tail profile | Partial twin tip |
| Tail width (mm) | 121 |
| Tip width (mm) | 131.5 |
| Turning radius (m) | 17 |
| Waist width (mm) | 96 |
| Terrain | All mountain |
| Core/Laminates | Metal, Wood |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
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Jake Renner tested this product
The Rustler 9 skis from Blizzard are a versatile all-mountain option that combines performance and maneuverability across various terrain and conditions. With a waist width of 96mm, they offer a good balance between groomed runs and off-piste exploration.
The construction of the Rustler 9 skis focuses on a blend of stability and responsiveness. They feature a lightweight wood core combined with... Read more
Ideal for
- Smooth, quick, and intuitive edge to edge transition with superior edge hold allows this ski to feel top of class with regard to its carving
- Extremely damp build with metal in the core keeps this ski feeling stable at higher speeds and in the chop
- Added early rise/rocker in the nose allows this ski to plow through choppy terrain, light powder, and variable snow conditions
Not ideal for
- Not a whole lot of tail rocker and metal in the core has this ski feeling a bit unforgiving to hit jumps with
- At 96mm underfoot doesn't offer enough float for the deeper snow days or a true powder day
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Jake Renner
Ski Expert4.6/5
Bryant Leech tested this product
If you were to try to draw up a design for a ski that can really do everything on the mountain to a high level, I think you would be hard-pressed to dream up a design better than the newly renovated Rustler 9. With ample rocker tip and tail and a full sheet of metal underfoot, it provides enough grip... Read more
Ideal for
- One of the more versatile skis available, can really tackle everything on the mountain
- Strong when we want it to be and playful when asked to be
- Great in soft snow for its size
Not ideal for
- Someone who likes to drive forward on their skis might find it doesnt have enough in front of the foot to lean on
- Might not be enough ski for a heavy skier that want ultimate power
- Not the lightest ski due to the metal
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Bryant Leech
Ski Expert4.6/5
Joe D owns this product
The Rustler 9 is the jack of all trades for mid-width all-mountain skis. With a redesign of the model for 2024, Blizzard improved a ski that was already amazing. The Rustler 9 dominates almost every area of terrain and every condition you can throw at it. It is a perfect ski for intermediate to expert-level skiers looking for an all-mountain... Read more
Ideal for
- Versatile all mountain ski
- Additional tip and tail rocker make it more playful
- Performs well on almost all conditions and terrain
Not ideal for
- Skiers in the Rockies and West coast might want something wider than 96mm
- Carves well for what it is but not top tier as a carver
- Not as stable at the highest speeds
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Joe D
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