How to Choose Downhill Skis

Most days are not perfect powder days. These Blizzard 96 mm–waisted skis arc on groomers and zip through bumps. They have lively wood cores and panels of vibration-damping metal.
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| Best Use | Downhill Skiing |
|---|---|
| Ski Terrain | Groomed and powder |
| Tip Width | 150 CM: 127 millimeters 156 CM: 127.5 millimeters 162 CM: 128 millimeters 168 CM: 128.5 millimeters 174 CM: 129 millimeters |
| Waist Width | 96 millimeters |
| Tail Width | 150 CM: 116.5 millimeters 156 CM: 117 millimeters 162 CM: 117.5 millimeters 168 CM: 118 millimeters 174 CM: 118.5 millimeters |
| Sidecut Radius | 150 CM: 12 meters 156 CM: 13 meters 162 CM: 14 meters 168 CM: 15 meters 174 CM: 16 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 | Women's |
| Weight (Pair) | 150 CM: 6 lbs. 3 oz. 156 CM: 6 lbs. 9 oz. 162 CM: 7 lbs. 4 oz. 168 CM: 7 lbs. 9 oz. 174 CM: 7 lbs. 14 oz. |
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