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Blizzard Zero G 85 (Backcountry Touring Ski 2022/2023)

Product Summary

The Blizzard Zero G 85 is the perfect tool during both downhill rides and steep ascents. Thanks to its low weight, the ski is easy to master even on longer trips. The Blizzard Zero G 85's full retail price is 650 €. The Ski costs roughly 40 € more than the average price of all Backcountry Touring Skis, making it an upper mid-range model. Skilled skiers will enjoy both relaxed cruising and pushing the ski to its limit. The clue's in the name. This Allmountain ski is designed for 50/50 versatility on-piste and off-piste. Available lengths for the ski are ranging between 150 and 178cm.

The ski in details

At 85mm underfoot, the Zero G 85 is your weapon of choice for long days on the skin track and early morning uphill workouts alike. While remaining narrow and light for crushing vert, an updated iteration of Blizzard’s proven Carbon Drive technology in version 3.0 provides for a more consistent, stable feel on the descent. So whether you’re high in the alpine chasing consequential lines or just trying to stay fit and have fun, you can count on the Zero G 85 to rise to every occasion, just as you do.

Technologies

Rocker: Rocker-Camber-Rocker

Construction: Sandwich Compound Partial Sidewall (Carbon), Carbon Drive Technology 3.0 with carbon reinforcements

Core: Pawlonia

Recommended skin: Skin Zero G 85 S (150-164), L (171-178); Skin Zero G 85 - KOHLA

Ski review Blizzard Zero G 85

At the 2022/2023 WorldSkitest the skis were closely evaluated in the category „Touring Men 1 - 83-88mm“ and "Touring Ladies". Tester’s opinion (men): "With the ultra-light "Zero G85” fitness training on the mountain is guaranteed. The Blizzard spares the energy of its skiers’ while ascending and convinces with good overall ratings in descending. There might be some room for improvement in the running smoothness, all in all a good touring ski."

 Results MenResults Ladies
Handling, skins7,5 / 107,6 / 10
Long turns7,4 / 107,0 / 10
Short turns7,3 / 107,3 / 10
Stability at speed6,8 / 106,7 / 10
Physical effort7,4 / 106,9 / 10
Overall impression7,2 / 106,3 / 10
Total43,6 / 60
good
41,8 / 60
good

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Facts

Season 2022/2023
Season start: 2022
Season end: 2023
Category Backcountry Touring Ski
Suggested Retail Price 650 €
Rocker Ski

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Terrain

Slope
50%
Powder
50%

Skill Level

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Available lengths

Length (cm)Radius (m)Sidecut (mm)
150
17 m
113
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85
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97
157
17.50 m
115
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85
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99
164
19.50 m
115
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85
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99
171
21.50 m
115
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85
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99
178
22 m
117
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85
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101