chris on August 5th, 2008

Mid-range in Blizzard’s G-Force range the G-3 retains the IQ system of an integrated binding and ski - not to be confused with the many plate-systems around, Blizzrd where the first to actually integrate the bindings into the ski itself.
A slightly more aggressive profile gives the G-3 a sharper turn by half a metre [...]

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chris on August 5th, 2008

Built with a Composite sandwich construction for lightweight but good performance the G2 is the second ski in Blizzard’s new G-Force line-up. Still with a 70 mm waist and 15 m radius this is a ski happiest cruising around groomed runs - European reds and blacks will pose no problem at moderate speeds [...]

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chris on August 5th, 2008

G-Force is a fresh and very smart new range of skis from Austrian ski manufacturer Blizzard. There are seven skis within the range, all aimed at groom-run skiers, starting with the G-1 for intermediate right up to the range topping Supersonic IQ built with experts in mind.
The G-1 s aimed at the intermediate, [...]

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chris on August 1st, 2008

Very funky and very attractive, even alluring. Maybe some of the more established manufacturers need to wake up to Amplid fresh designs and purposeful constructions. The Allure may be aimed squarely at female riders but this ain’t a pussy of a ski, this is a full-blown park animal with every bit of [...]

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chris on July 31st, 2008

Almost identical to the SX 12, you get the same profile but not the Power Bridge under th binding. If you prefer a lighter or easier flexing ski that is more forgiving in varied terrain then try the 11’s - if you enjoy a solid ride and tenacious contact with the hardest of [...]

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chris on July 31st, 2008

Featherweight and more forgiving than a chocolate-box Spaniel. The Nomad Sunburst is your opening into skiing, a beginner or early intermediate will find this ski easy, reassuring and controllable in most circumstances. It would probably be all circumstances if it was not for the skiers lack of control, because Atomic’s Sunburst is [...]

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chris on July 31st, 2008

Lighter, easier and tamer, think of a Labrador! The “Bluemoon” is not some dubious den of disrepute but a very easy-going pair of intermediate skis. With a 72 mm sidecut this ski allows the beginner to progress into carving a ski and also controlling their speed on steeper or tougher slopes.Very [...]

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chris on July 31st, 2008

Thoroughly enjoyable intermediate carver-all-mountain skis. Easy to use, gentle, skiddable, carvable and attractive to look at. A good seller last year, you get grip, agility and an all-terrain package which is perfect either for your first ski purchase or rental. A combination of pretty much everything you would wish for gives [...]

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chris on July 31st, 2008

The Highnoon sits at third in Atomic’s versatile and cost-effective Nomad range. Sporting, relative to its waist, both a narrower tail and waist the Highnoon is a highly versatile ski aimed at the adventurous intermediate to advanced skier who - well I guess prefers to skid than carve.
As the tail is narrower there [...]

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chris on July 31st, 2008

A great ski that begins to pack a punch to interest the aggressive advanced skier or expert looking for a cruise. With 79 mm under-foot you can head pretty much anywhere - great for spring snow, fair int he bumps and adept in fresh powder, as long as it is not up to [...]

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