All mountain skis
Product 2025
Lady
We admit it, we started with some preconceived notions about this ski, with its large rocker and short edge length—almost like a little freestyle ski…
However, from the first turns, we discovered that this is clearly a ski that oversteers. The pivot is instant. We initially thought it wouldn’t offer good skiability or edge grip. But after a bit of adaptation, we understood how the Blizzard Black Pearl 88 works and managed to avoid that inevitable oversteer phase.
If you don’t manage your movements, the ski will pivot suddenly, which is actually quite fun for learning 360s. In off-piste passages, between trees, or over bumps, we found a very playful ski. Thanks to the rockers.
To handle the oversteer, you need to ski the Blizzard Black Pearl 88 with your weight centered. Once you gain some speed, you engage the edge, and by applying pressure, you begin to understand how it works. You have to stay well-centered and definitely avoid being too forward, as that will only accelerate the entry into the turn.
Once you discover how to use it, the Blizzard Black Pearl 88 flows on a radius that can be adjusted with pressure. This ski has energy and substance—you need to work a little to flex it. On very hard snow, you can achieve significant angulation and carve effectively on the edge. It doesn’t give way, even for heavier skiers. But precision in your placement is key. It demands a bit of effort and technique to extract the best performance.
A skier with less developed technique might not fully appreciate this ski. They will likely enjoy it for its playful flat terrain maneuvers, rotations, and in off-piste conditions or freestyle in a half-pipe, but they may not discover its smooth carving ability. The ski requires finesse, proper fore/aft placement.
The Blizzard Black Pearl 88 offers good glide.
It’s a ski we enjoyed, and it could also be used by a skier or even a ski instructor for teaching.
Engraving on the ski edge: be a boss! The tail rise is minimal, so the Blizzard Black Pearl 88 fits easily into lift racks. The edge runs along the tip. Simple but fairly appealing design. The rounded tail absorbs shocks well, but the ski won’t stand up against a wall. The weight is well-managed, with no noticeable inertia.
This is a very easy ski that requires some know-how to fully exploit its potential. Its versatility is therefore quite wide.
We used this equipment over a long period of time
These are our thoughts after intensive use:
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