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Blizzard Touring skis Zero G 085 W Overview

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The Blizzard Zero G 085 W is a high-performance women’s touring ski, both lightweight for the ascents and stiff for the descents.

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Touring ski set Zero G 085 W + bindings

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£560.91

The Blizzard Zero G 085 W is a high-performance women’s touring ski, both lightweight for the ascents and stiff for the descents.

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Presentation of the Blizzard Zero G range

The Blizzard Zero G range stands out for its performance and versatility, answering the needs of the most demanding skiers. This ski touring line offers a perfect balance between light weight and stiffness, thanks to a clever carbon fibre construction.

The various models in the range, Zero G 85, Zero G 95, Zero G 105, Zero G 84 Approach, Zero G 94 Approach, and Zero G LT 80 have specific features for various terrains and conditions. They benefit from Carbon Drive 3.0 technology and a light wood core, offering efficient power transfer and exceptional durability.

These skis have proved their worth by being selected by ski-alpinists for historic descents, notably the Zero FG 95, chosen by Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison to descend the world’s highest summit via the Lhotse face in the Himalayas.

Each model in the Blizzard Zero G range is designed to offer an unprecedented skiing experience, both in the climbs and descents. With specific attention to weight reduction and rocker optimisation, these skis guarantee remarkable performance in all conditions.

Specific features of the Zero G 95

The Blizzard Zero G 95 stands out for its unique features that make it ideal for long touring outings. This ski guarantees excellent performance in various conditions, being able to handle steep chutes, powder fields and long climbs.

The Zero G95 features Carbon Drive 3.0, an improvement over the previous models’ Carbon Drive 2.0. This innovation allows to cover the full ski with carbon, offering superior torsional stiffness while being lighter for the ascents.

Finally, this model features a Paulownia Lite Core, providing the required stiffness for optimal mountain and steep terrain performance.

Comparing the Blizzard Zero G 85 vs 105

Let’s now compare two popular models in Blizzard’s Zero G range: the 85 and 105.

The Blizzard Zero G 85 is recognized for its light weight and precision, making it an ideal option for long climbs and varied terrain. With an 85 mm waist, this ski performs well in the ascents and descents, making it perfect for resort touring.
With a 105 mm wide waist, the Blizzard Zero G 105 is particularly appreciated for its ability to handle deep snow and high-speed stability.

Choosing between these two models depends on your preferences and what kind of skiing you plan on doing. If you prefer lightness and versatility, the Zero G 85 is an excellent option. For a more freeride-oriented skiing experience, pick the Zero G 105.

Focus on the Blizzard Zero G LT 80 model

The Blizzard Zero G LT 80 stands out for how light it is, weighing less than 2,000 grams the pair. This lightness, combined with its carbon fibre construction makes it particularly efficient for the climbs and descents.

This ski is designed to be the best companion for ski touring enthusiasts. It offers unprecedented versatility in resorts to ski efficiently and securely in various conditions.

The Blizzard Zero G LT 80 is also one of the lightest skis in its category, while being robust enough to ski aggressively. Its wood core is characterized by two different densities with a sturdier middle part for optimal edging and enhanced stability and more flexibility at the tip for better comfort on any snow type.

Specifications of the Blizzard Zero G 095

The Blizzard Zero G 095 is a high-performance touring ski, combining stability and control. It is designed with an innovative technology to pair light weight and durability. Its construction includes 3D Shape and a carbon fibre insert to keep the weight down while retaining great stiffness.

It features a Tip-Tail Rocker to lift more easily, and Sandwich Compound Sidewall carbon construction for optimal grip. The Zero G 095 benefits from Carbon Drive 3.0 cutting edge technology for even more amazing performance.

Here’s an overview of the Blizzard Zero G 095’s specifications:

Waist width: 94 mm
Side cut: 111-94-127 mm
Available lengths: 164, 171, 178, 185 cm
Weight: 2.4 kg (a pair in 178 cm)
Turn radius: 21 m (178 cm)
Construction: Sandwich Compound Sidewall, 3D Shape
Technologies: Carbon Drive 3.0, Tip-Tail Rocker
Core: paulownia wood

These specifications make the Blizzard Zero G 095 a versatile ski capable of offering exceptional performance in the descents while remaining light for the ascents.

The performance of the Blizzard Zero G Approach

The Blizzard Zero G 094 Approach and Blizzard Zero G 084 Approach are impressive because of their exceptional performance. They share the specs of the 95 and 85 models but are lighter for better climbing comfort.

The Zero G 095 Approach stands out for its very good power/weight ratio, with an intermediate width of 94 mm at the waist, which offers impressive versatility to advanced skiers. The generous rockers help navigate easily in powder, while retaining excellent performance even on hard snow. The float, manoeuvrability, and performance are the main strengths of this model, making it an ideal choice for those seeking to broaden their horizons to the backcountry.

The Zero G 084 Approach shines for its versatility and excellent manoeuvrability by being more comfortable to handle on groomed snow. Its double rocker makes it easy to ski, both in the ascents and descents. This touring ski is aimed at advanced and expert skiers, offering attractive value for money for those eager to hone their skills in various terrains, while remaining close to the resort.

In terms of performance, the Blizzard Zero G Approach skis are impressive in a wide range of conditions where their robust construction and innovative design guarantee failproof grip and stability. Overall, descending handling is confidence inspiring and efficient, with an ability to perform precise and fluid turns in powder.

Both models also demonstrate Blizzard’s commitment to offering high-quality gear, meeting the expectations of ski touring enthusiasts. Whether it’s for challenging ascents or epic backcountry runs, the Blizzard Zero G Approach skis are up for the challenge, offering an unforgettable skiing experience.

Climbing skins for the Blizzard Zero G ski

Blizzard Zero G climbing skins are developed by Pomoca. These skins are pre-cut to the ski’s shape, for optimal touring efficiency. They’re available in different sizes to be adapted to your skis.

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