Volkl Blaze 94 Skis - Women's
Details
The Blaze 94 W is what we like to call “sporty”. It delivers on many levels, but it is made for the high octane delight of a skier that loves to turn on a dime, in every type of terrain. The 0.3mm thick layer of titanal across the binding platform creates an impressively direct power transfer from skier movement to ski action. Keeping the titanal only under the foot creates an incredibly fun and responsive turning experience, immediately from initiation, with little effort.
Although it is designed with short turn radius goals, the 3D Radius Sidecut and Hybrid Multilayer Woodcore significantly enhances the ski's liveliness and maneuverability for any turn shape. At only 1427g (@ 165cm length) and with the addition of the Suspension Tip and Tail (basically a rubbery “bumper” for whatever the ski comes in contact with), it is a fantastic touring ski as well. Regardless of resort skiing glory, off piste endeavors, or backcountry objectives, the Blaze 94 offers an incredibly wide range of use in all conditions.
Weight: 2.91 kg / 6.40 lbs (per pair, 163cm)
Dimensions: 134-94-116 mm
Turn Radius: R1-33, R2-14, R3-25
Profile: Rocker-Camber-Rocker
3D RADIUS SIDECUT
Three radii in one ski for maximum turning & speed versatility in all mountain skiing.
TITANAL BINDING PLATFORM
A thin Titanal layer (0,3 mm) under the binding delivers the necessary strength to the ski. This way the binding screws offer reliable hold even in the toughest conditions.
SUSPENSION TIPS & TAILS
Inserts made of elastic TPU material on the edges of the tip and tail which act like a bumper in wind-blown or tracked snow. Its shock-absorbing elasticity ensures better stability and catch-free float.
HYBRID MULTILAYER WOODCORE
The extra-light hybrid multilayer wood core is a very complex core that is used in the Blaze. Light and very stable poplar and beech woods, individually weighed and selected by weight before gluing, are used in this wood core. In the tip-to-tail construction, the wood extends to the tip of the blade and end, giving them the sophisticated combination of good stability and low weight. In the center of the core, a CNC-milled Isocore area contributes to optimal liveliness and dynamic development. All in all, this design allows the stability of the ski to meet the high demands of a freeride ski, and this at a weight that is only slightly higher than that of a touring ski.
SKIER HEIGHT |
SKI LENGTH (CM) |
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FT / IN |
CM |
EXPERT |
INTERMEDIATE |
BEGINNER |
5'0" |
152 |
155 |
150 |
140 |
5'2" |
158 |
163 |
155 |
145 |
5'4" |
163 |
168 |
160 |
150 |
5'6" |
168 |
173 |
165 |
155 |
5'8" |
173 |
180 |
170 |
160 |
5'10" |
178 |
185 |
175 |
165 |
6'0" |
183 |
190 |
180 |
170 |
6'2" |
188 |
195 |
185 |
175 |
6'4" |
193 |
200 |
190 |
180 |
Picking the correct ski size?
There is no one size for one height and weight. The general rule is to pick a ski that is going to land somewhere between your chin and the top of your head. Within your size range there are multiple reasons to choose a shorter or longer ski.
Reasons for Shorter Ski’s, closer to your chin:
- beginner or intermediate skier
- Your weight is lighter than average for your height
- You like to make short, quick turns
Reasons to size your skis longer, closer to the top of your head:
- skiing fast and aggressively
- You weigh more than average for your height
- The majority of your skiing off the trail
- Skis have significant rocker in the tip
A shorter ski will be easier to turn yet not as stable as a longer ski. A carving ski with a skinnier waist and a smaller turn radius can be skied at a shorter length than an all mountain or a freeride ski with larger, longer turn radius and fatter waist width.
Specs
Best Use | Touring |
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Skill Level | Advanced to Expert |
Lengths | 158, 165, 172 |
Weight (pair, g) | 158 (2800g), 165 (2910), 172 (2998g) |
Profile | Tip & Tail Rocker |
Dimensions (cm/mm) | 158 (134-94-116), 165 (134-94-116), 172 (134-94-116) |
Turn Radius (m) | 158 (R1) 31 (R2) 13 (R3) 23, 165 (R1) 33 (R2) 14 (R3) 25, 172 (R1) 37 (R2) 15 (R3) 27 |
Construction | Full Sidewall, Suspension Tips and Tails, Titanal Binding Platform |
Core | Hybrid Multilayer Woodcore |
Warranty | 1 Year (manufacturing and material defects) |
* Subject to change without notice.