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Blizzard Rustler 9 Skis - Men's - 2025/2026
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Most days are not perfect powder days. These Blizzard skis are nimble and predictable, and they really light up on chundery, choppy and icy days. With 96–98 mm waists, they carve like a dream.
Key Details
Best Use
Downhill Skiing
Ski Terrain
Groomed and powder
Waist Width
168 CM: 96 millimeters
174 CM: 96 millimeters
180 CM: 96 millimeters
186 CM: 98 millimeters
Ski Camber
Tip and Tail Rocker
- Trueblend Free Woodcore is designed with a harder flex zone in the center for stability and edge grip
- A medium flex zone in front of and behind the binding provides control; soft flex zone in the tip and tail provides easy turn initiation and release
- 3 individual pieces of Titanal® are specifically shaped and placed to make the ski damp and stable underfoot, yet torsionally soft and playful in the tip and tail
- 96–98 mm waists
Imported.
If you have questions regarding ski sizing, please visit a sales specialist at your local REI or contact us at 1-800-426-4840.
View all Blizzard All-Mountain Wide Skis| Best Use | Downhill Skiing |
|---|---|
| Ski Terrain | Groomed and powder |
| Tip Width | 168 CM: 128 millimeters 174 CM: 129 millimeters 180 CM: 131.5 millimeters 186 CM: 132 millimeters |
| Waist Width | 168 CM: 96 millimeters 174 CM: 96 millimeters 180 CM: 96 millimeters 186 CM: 98 millimeters |
| Tail Width | 168 CM: 118 millimeters 174 CM: 118.5 millimeters 180 CM: 121 millimeters 186 CM: 121.5 millimeters |
| Sidecut Radius | 168 CM: 15 meters 174 CM: 16 meters 180 CM: 17 meters 186 CM: 18 meters |
| Ski Camber | Tip and Tail Rocker |
| Tail Type | Partial Twin |
| Core | Freeride Trueblend Woodcore blend of beech, poplar and paulownia |
| Bindings Included | No |
| Boot Sole Compatibility | Bindings Not Included |
| Gender | Men's |
| Weight (Pair) | 168 CM: 7 lbs. 9 oz. 174 CM: 7 lbs. 14 oz. 180 CM: 8 lbs. 3 oz. 186 CM: 8 lbs. 6 oz. |
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