Testers’ Choice: Blizzard Zero-G 108

by The Editors September 1, 2015 6 Comments

BLIZZARD ZERO-G 108

$960 – blizzard-ski.com
SIZES: 171, 178, 185
DIMENSIONS: 136/108/122
WEIGHT/PAIR: 7 lbs. 11 oz. (185)

Tim Beaman is ready for a long day of ski testiing [Photo] by TK

Tim Beaman| 5 ft. 11 in. | 150 lbs. | Wasatch Mountains, Utah [Photo] Jeff Diener

Tested & Reviewed

Tester Tim Beaman says his preferred terrain is “mountain terrain.” His preferred snow? “Mountain snow.” For this reason he needs a well-rounded ski that can function as a quiver killer for any backcountry conditions, and he might have found just that in the Blizzard Zero-G 108.

Here is his review of the Blizzard Zero-G 108:

OVERALL SCORE: 9/10
BEST FOR: Inbounds, Lift-Accessed Touring, Straight-Up Touring
RESPONSIVENESS: 9/10
PLAYFULNESS: 9/10
SHORT TURNS: 10/10
CRUD PERFORMANCE: 9/10
POW PERFORMANCE: 10/10

Comments:
“It feels light and strong underfoot; a sensational feeling of wings on the snow. I would trust it implicitly to easily handle the wide range of snow conditions you would expect to find on a day or multi-day tour in the high mountains.”

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: 2016 Testers' Choice

Comments

Kyle says:

November 23, 2015 at 12:10 pm

I am curious what size of the BLIZZARD ZERO-G 108 did Tim ride? I am the same weight and height.

Reply
- Tyler Cohen says:
  
  November 23, 2015 at 12:15 pm
  
  Tim tested the 178s and loved them so much he’s since bought a pair (in that length).
  
  Reply

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New (Wider and Lighter) Touring & Backcountry Skis – Test Update 2015 | SwissPowder – Ski Touring in Switzerland says:

November 19, 2015 at 2:50 pm

[…] With the Zero G 95 and the G108 (above) Blizzard is also offering wider versions which are a bit heavier, of course. Both skis got good reviews as well: Test at 14erskiers.com Test at EarnYourTurns.com Test at Backcountry Magazine […]

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Blizzard Zero G 85 (and G95 & G 108) – Tests and Reviews | SwissPowder – Ski Touring in Switzerland says:

November 19, 2015 at 4:04 pm

[…] With the Zero G 95 and the G108 (above) Blizzard is also offering wider versions which are a bit heavier, of course. Both skis got good reviews as well: Test at 14erskiers.com Test at EarnYourTurns.com Test at Backcountry Magazine […]

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Blizzard Zero G 85 (and G95 & G 108) – Tested by me as well | SwissPowder – Ski Touring in Switzerland says:

November 2, 2017 at 3:33 pm

[…] With the Blizzard Zero G 95 and the G 108 (above) Blizzard is also offering wider versions which are a bit heavier, of course. Both skis got good reviews as well: Test at 14erskiers.com Test at EarnYourTurns.com Test at Backcountry Magazine […]

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Blizzard Zero G 85 (and G95 & G 108) – Tested by me as well | SwissPowder – Ski Touring in Switzerland says:

November 2, 2017 at 3:40 pm

[…] With the Blizzard Zero G 95 and the G 108 (above) Blizzard is also offering wider versions which are a bit heavier, of course. Both skis got good reviews as well: Test at 14erskiers.com Test at EarnYourTurns.com Test at Backcountry Magazine […]

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