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 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

Now in their second season the Atomic Nomad range spans 9 different pairs of skis, the Blackeye is cosseted firmly in the centre.Sporting a 79 mm waist this is no “Super-Model” slim slalom ski but a very nimble all-rounder with a light core, and agile manners.Very easy to get along with on the groomed [...]

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chris on July 31st, 2008

Tamer and more forgiving than the almost “beefy” Crimson Ti’s the Crimson standard is a lovely all-rounder packing a lively punch on firm snow, not necessarily the icy stuff -although you still can retain plenty of control - but on softer, variable snow the Crimnson is a lovely pair of skis.
Retaining the 86 mm [...]

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chris on July 31st, 2008

Lightweight and cost-effective “free-ski” with lots of attitude, great looks and fine performance in pretty much all situations. Aimed at the youthful, the Deviant wraps a “Slanted Cap” around a durable Densolite core - this keeps the ski light, playful and less costly than a “sandwich” construction. Many manufacturers have used [...]

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