For 2008/09 Blizzard have a broad range of skis from raw FIS racers to a sexy, feminine Ltd Edition model Viva. Based in Austria Blizzard have been manufacturing skis since the end of the Second World War. Building strongly on the back of racing through the ’70’s Blizzard were hugely successful during the [...]
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Slightly narrower and lighter-weight sibling of the Magnum 76, here you have a more intermediate to advanced ski that is great on groomed runs, happy in the bumps and a nice all-rounder for the two to three week a year skier.
The manufacturer says this about the Blizzard Magnum 74 IQ Skis 2008/09:
Based on the 7.6 [...]
A great all-mountain ski, in the traditional sense, for the good intermediate to advanced skier - even experts, ski instructors can use this ski as a cruisy ski that will pretty much go anywhere at a reasonable rate of knots.
76 mm is versatile, the construction solid - perhaps more so than a few [...]
To be tested.
The manufacturer says this about the Blizzard The Origin IQ Skis 2008/09:
Easiness, liveliness and agility are the origin of jibbing down the mountain and playful moves in the park. This Blizzard park model is specially equipped with a solid sandwich core construction and the IQ binding system to assure the best [...]
A lively and lightweight carver aimed specifically at the style conscious lady. Agile, responsive and "nippy", the Viva Ltd.’s are best compared to a Roadster - sporty, fun, agile and feminine.
The manufacturer says this about the Blizzard Viva Limited Edition IQ Skis 2008/09:
Fusing advanced materials makes the Viva Limited Edition phenomenally lightweight , [...]
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Attractive and strong, the Viva Magnum prefers advanced women skiers who can drive a ski, power through variable terrain and want to attack the whole mountain. With a powerful sidewall construction the Viva Magnum is grippy and packs enough punch to push through the crud - they do possess some finesse though and they [...]
True high-performance all-mountain carvers. If you used to enjoy a slalom ski but would prefer something with lots of life yet a bit more versatility then you’ll love the G-Force Supersonic. With a powerful construction it will keep the high-powered and aggressive exec skier happy all-day long.
Great fun, great performance, a pair [...]
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With 87 mm underfoot the Magnum 87 is more of a blunder-buster than finely tuned arcer. Very much aimed at the expert skier the 87 prefers a strong touch and an aggressive skier atop. Strong and powerful the 87’s blast through variable conditions and maintain a strong medium to long radius carve on [...]
One down from the throne in Blizzard’s Magnum range is the 8.1, is an all-mountain carver. It’s scope is to satisfy advanced to expert skiers, with a blend of 50% groomed, 50% back-country performance - a modern day X-Scream if any of you can remember that far back!
So versatility, pretty good grip on [...]
Blizzard’s repost at Head’s highly-successful Supershape range. The G-Force Sonic is a wily carver that you can arc to almost any dimension - the aim is versatility but also razor sharp performance for instructors, experts and very competent advanced skiers.
The first bunch, instructors, will love how they can shape, skid and carve their [...]
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