Blizzard Zero G 108 Skis 2016
Blizzard Zero G 108 Skis 2016
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Product Info
Although considered the "powder" ski in Blizzard's new Zero G series, the Blizzard Zero G 108 Skis also charge the fall line with a level of precision and power you won't expect from a ski this light. Confidence-inspiring edgehold is the name of the game with any of the Zero G skis, and the 108 is no exception - it just happens to have plenty of surface area for those 2-foot-deep days as well. If your winter touring happens to include some icy pitches (or months) and the idea of having dependable grip in sketchy circumstances seems appealing, check out the Zero G 108 and prepare to be amazed.
Product Details
Rocker Type
Rocker Camber Rocker – Ski profile with rocker at the tip and tail, camber in the middle. Reducing the pressure on the edge at the tip and tail makes the ski even easier to handle and increases flotation on powder snow. The camber guarantees great grip on packed snow.
Flex
Medium Stiff Flex
Shape
Tapered Tip & Tail
Core
Ultralight Paulownia Woodcore
FlipCore Technology – While most ski companies start with a cambered core and bend it under heat and pressure in the mold to create rockered skis, Blizzard starts with a rockered, "flipped over" core that matches the ski's rocker profile in the first place. Make sense? It does to us.
Laminates
Carbon Drive – Carbon Drive is the integration of a 3D unidirectional carbon fiber frame with an ultra-lightweight paulownia woodcore construction. The carbon frame’s 3D geometry guarantees optimal flex and torsional rigidity. The end result is industry leading lightweight products that deliver a level of downhill performance that is unprecedented in the world of alpine touring and backcountry skiing.
Superlight Fiberglass Next to Ski Base
Two Layers of Light Directional Fiberglass
Titanal Binding Interface
Sidewalls
Sandwich Compound Sidewall – All Blizzard skis with the exception of some junior skis are built with ABS or Phenol sidewalls for superior performance (stability, power transmission, handling) and durability.
Edges
Edge Bevels – This ski is super grippy with the factory 1˚ base / 2˚ side edge bevels. Some testers have reported a more versatile set of characteristics with increased base edge bevels of 2˚ or more at the tip and tail and decreased side edge bevels of around 1˚. Your mileage may vary.
Binding Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
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Terrain:
Big Mountain, Powder, Alpine Touring
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Terrain
Big Mountain Big mountain skis are designed for charging big lines with high speeds and big airs. These skis varry in width from wide, powder-oriented skis for skiing Alaska spines to narrower, mixed condition skis for ripping the beat up headwall at your local mountain. Skis in this category tend to be on the stiffer side, often with more rocker in the tip and less in the tail. Powder These skis are for the deep days. If you like to find powder stashes at your local resort, go on backcountry missions for the freshest of fresh or heli ski trips to BC, powder skis are what you need to stay afloat. Skis in the powder category are wide and most often have some form of rocker or early rise plus a relatively soft flex. Many powder skis today are versatile enough to handle mixed conditions and harder snow. Alpine Touring Also known as backcountry skis, alpine touring (AT) skis are designed for going uphill as well as downhill. These skis are typically light for their width and many feature fittings that accept climbing skins. AT skis vary in width and weight, with the wider heavier versions usually used for winter/deep snow touring and the skinnier, lighter skis usually used for spring/summer/long distance touring.
- Skis: No Bindings
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Ability Level:
Advanced-Expert
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Ability Level
Advanced-Expert Whether you charge the steepest lines, hit the biggest jumps in the park or carve with race-like precision, advanced to expert level skis, snowboards, boots and bindings are for the more aggressive rider. In skis and snowboards, you'll often find layers of metal, carbon or other stringers for rigidity and power, while advanced to expert level boots and bindings are usually on the stiffer side of the spectrum for rebound and precision steering.
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Rocker Type:
Rocker/Camber/Rocker
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Rocker Type
Rocker/Camber/Rocker Rocker/Camber/Rocker skis have the playfulness and float of a rockered ski as well as the added edge hold of a cambered ski. The contact points on skis with this profile are closer towards the middle of the ski than a fully cambered ski, but still not underfoot. The cambered midsection provides a longer effective edge on hardpack, increasing edge hold and stability, while the rockered tip and tail provide floatation in deeper snow and allow the ski to initiate and release from turns easier.
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Turning Radius:
Long
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Turning Radius
Long > 22 m radius is best for powder and big-mountain.
- Core/Laminates: Carbon, Wood
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Tail Type:
Flat
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Tail Type
Flat This is your traditional tail, designed to have edge contact all the way through the tail, and only designed for skiing forward. This is also preferred for alpine touring, as you can stick the tails of your skis in the snow.
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Ski Awards:
Backcountry Magazine Editors' Choice
- Warranty: 1 Year
| Size (cm) | 171 | 178 | 185 |
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| Tip Width (mm) | 136 | ||
| Waist Width (mm) | 108 | ||
| Tail Width (mm) | 122 | ||
| Turning Radius (m) | 27 | ||
| Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1750 |