Blizzard Black Pearl 97 Women's Skis 2022

Updated and improved, the Black Pearl 97 is one of the smoothest, most balanced skis in the freeride category. It's equally capable carving on pistes as it is charging through crud and choppy snow, and if you're lucky enough to find fresh snow then you'll see that it shines there too. This versatility is a result of the Carbon Flipcore WSD and the unique True Blend core which give the ski power and grip underfoot, along with incredible ease of use and control at the start and end of the turn.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type This is an all terrain ski that wants to be skied in softer or deeper snow but performs equally well when the conditions are rougher or firmer, or the terrain is tighter and more technical. The reality is that it will be in less than perfect conditions the majority of the time, and the Black Pearl 97's versatility is what makes it such a good ski. It was always known as a stable ski but the TrueBlend has added better handling and control by tweaking the flex at the tip and tail, making it easier to ski when conditions aren't nicely groomed or fresh and soft.Skier TypeConfident all condition skiers who want a powerful and precise ski to tackle any terrain at fast or slow speeds. They want to be skiing everywhere on the mountain, the dream is fresh snow and clean turns but the reality is less perfect and whatever the conditions everything is seen as potentially skiable and they need a ski that performs equally well whether in trees, on pistes or exploring further away from lifts.OverviewShape97mm in the waist works for a variety of terrain for anyone with an off-piste focus. It makes the most of the construction so that it rips on hard snow and packed pistes, yet it has enough width and the tip and tail rocker to provide excellent stability in softer and mixed conditions. The shape has been tweaked for 20/21 and different sizes added, resulting in a slightly changed radius but at 15m (165cm) it's still ideal for all terrain use, long enough to feel balanced without losing the ability to carve tighter turns when required.RockerBlizzard's Rocker/Camber/Rocker uses specifically designed rocker in the tip and tail with camber underfoot. The camber increases the carving character on groomed trails while the rocker at the extremities maintains floatation and ease of turning off the slopes.CoreLite Core is a wood core that is naturally strong but lightweight for maximum performance without added weight. A carbon layer adds stability keeping the overall weight less than similar models using metal sheets. The new TrueBlend W.S.D. design keeps it feeling powerful underfoot as well as smooth and controllable at the tip and tail.ConstructionSandwich Compound Sidewall uses the tried and tested traditional method for the best performance. This means layers to build the impressive core, with sidewalls to produce the grip and precision that a ski like this requires. The top sheet has rounded finish to protect the surface of the ski from scratches.Key FeaturesTrueBlend W.S.D.TrueBlend W.S.D. (Women's Specific Design) uses an exclusive blend of woods to provide 3 areas of density, meaning Blizzard can control the flex precisely through the whole length of the ski. The result is the same natural and dynamic flex for all sizes. For the skier it means more relaxed handling, better balance and precise control. To achieve this complex wood core structure required new production and manufacturing techniques. Using different types of wood makes it possible to modify the characteristics of the ski right at the core. For example, a ski should be stiffer in the area under the binding and softer towards the ski tips. This is why Blizzard builds the wood core with very small pieces of wood that are glued lengthwise. In the area of the binding, layers of harder wood are incorporated and softer, lighter wood is used towards the tip and tail. This elaborate construction gives the core different areas of stiffness with precisely adjusted flex properties, which creates a more harmonious ride.Carbon Flipcore W.S.D.Built specifically for the women's models this method offers the perfect blend of light weight and high performance. A uni-directional carbon layer integrated into a light sandwich construction ensures lightness, stability, smooth flex and torsional rigidity for an all round versatile and confidence inspiring ride.Technical SpecificationsSize (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)159135.597117.5141740165136.597118.5151900171136.597118.5161930General InformationSkier Ability: Advanced/expertTerrain Type: Freeride Rocker: Tip/Tail RockerRadius: MediumBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Full SidewallCore: Wood, Carbon, Titanal LaminateDemo: NoSizing Description: Forehead to over head height. The increased length ensures better grip, stability and floatation and is essential to making the ski work to its full potential. Large rockers at the tip mean it is important not to size down.