Hi, great video! I'm thinking about getting a pair of Blaze 94s with Atomic Shift bindings to use them as my one and only ski for both resort and touring. I'm 183cm tall, weigh 80kg, and was considering the 179cm length. Does this make sense? I'd love to go with Blizzard Rustler 9s, but I'm afraid they might be too heavy for the uphill... Thanks!
Yup! I'd go 179 here. The Rustler isn't that much heavier, still under 2000 grams, but the Blaze will be a lot more efficient and I personally love how it skis.
I have the 2024 mantra 96 and the 2024 revolt 96. Looking to fill out the quiver with a set of these. I feel like they would be more maneuverable then the mantras. I should add I am in eastern Canada. I ski mostly Ontario/Quebec and Vermont.
Hi there. I am in the east coast on Rossi hero st, which I love for groomed runs here. I am looking to expand my skills to learn bumps. Would this be a good complement to the rossis? Also what size would be recommended for 6 ft 2, 190 pounds?
I love the Blaze 94 in the bumps. Don't expect nearly as much precision and power in a carved turn, the Blaze 94 works much better in trees, bumps, and other more adventurous zones. I'd go with the 179 in that ski.
Two great choices here. I'm particularly fond of the new Blaze 94 and its ability to blend firm snow performance with a lighter weight. The new Ripstick is easy to turn and very mobile but I'm more comfortable on the Blaze. Head Kore 93 is another great ski in this range with light weight grip and energy.
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Hi, great video! I'm thinking about getting a pair of Blaze 94s with Atomic Shift bindings to use them as my one and only ski for both resort and touring. I'm 183cm tall, weigh 80kg, and was considering the 179cm length. Does this make sense? I'd love to go with Blizzard Rustler 9s, but I'm afraid they might be too heavy for the uphill... Thanks!
Yup! I'd go 179 here. The Rustler isn't that much heavier, still under 2000 grams, but the Blaze will be a lot more efficient and I personally love how it skis.
@@SkiEssentials Great, many thanks!!
I have the 2024 mantra 96 and the 2024 revolt 96. Looking to fill out the quiver with a set of these. I feel like they would be more maneuverable then the mantras. I should add I am in eastern Canada. I ski mostly Ontario/Quebec and Vermont.
Yes more mobile than the Mantra but still a surprising amount of energy and grip for the weight.
How much better are the 2025 over the 2024 at speed on groomed runs? Thanks for the videos and the pre season pump!
I'd say they're 10-13% better than the 2024's.
Hi there. I am in the east coast on Rossi hero st, which I love for groomed runs here. I am looking to expand my skills to learn bumps. Would this be a good complement to the rossis? Also what size would be recommended for 6 ft 2, 190 pounds?
I love the Blaze 94 in the bumps. Don't expect nearly as much precision and power in a carved turn, the Blaze 94 works much better in trees, bumps, and other more adventurous zones. I'd go with the 179 in that ski.
Thanks! Any recommendation for alpine bindings to go with these?
@@christianbauer2970 They pair great with the Marker Griffon 13, Tyrolia Attack 14, or Salomon Strive 13.
Enjoying the videos! This or the ripstick for a lower intermediate skier from the Midwest? Or any other recommendations? Thanks!
Two great choices here. I'm particularly fond of the new Blaze 94 and its ability to blend firm snow performance with a lighter weight. The new Ripstick is easy to turn and very mobile but I'm more comfortable on the Blaze. Head Kore 93 is another great ski in this range with light weight grip and energy.