Völkl Blaze 86 alpine skis

Völkl Blaze 86 Skis: Lightweight Agility for All-Mountain Freedom

Discover the ultimate tool for all-mountain exploration with the Völkl Blaze 86. Designed for the adventurous skier who refuses to be confined to a single type of terrain, this ski delivers an exceptionally playful and intuitive experience from fresh groomers to untracked bowls. As the narrowest model in the acclaimed Blaze series, the 86 offers a unique blend of freeride spirit and on-piste precision, making it the perfect daily driver for those who value quickness, versatility, and effortless fun.

The Blaze 86 is engineered for both men and women, serving as an ideal platform for the intermediate-advanced adult skier looking to progress their skills and explore more of the mountain. Its lightweight nature reduces fatigue, allowing for longer, more enjoyable days on the snow and making it a superb option for those venturing into alpine touring. Whether you´re carving clean arcs on corduroy, navigating tight trees, or floating through soft snow, the Blaze 86 responds with predictable and energetic performance.

Key Benefits:

* Effortless Agility and Playfulness: Experience incredibly quick turn initiation and a lively feel underfoot. The ski’s construction and profile make it exceptionally easy to maneuver in variable conditions, encouraging a creative and dynamic skiing style.
* Supreme All-Mountain Versatility: With an 86 mm waist, this ski hits the sweet spot for all-conditions performance. It provides reliable edge hold and stability on hardpack while offering enough width and float to confidently handle bumps, crud, and moderate powder.
* Lightweight Touring Capability: One of the lightest skis in its class, the Blaze 86 is a fantastic freeride ski that doubles as a capable touring ski. Its low weight makes uphill ascents significantly less strenuous, opening up a world of backcountry possibilities without sacrificing downhill confidence.
* Intuitive and Forgiving Control: Built to inspire confidence, the Blaze 86 provides a smooth and stable ride. It dampens vibrations effectively, ensuring you stay in control even when charging through choppy snow, making it a trusted partner for progressing your freeride ambitions.

Main Features:

* Tip and Tail Rocker: The rocker profile in the shovel and tail enhances floatation in soft snow and allows for catch-free, easy turning on groomed slopes. The camber underfoot ensures excellent power transmission and grip when you need it most.
* Suspension Tips & Tails: Elastic, rubber-like material in the tip and tail sections acts as a bumper, absorbing impacts and smoothing out the ride in wind-blown or tracked-out snow for enhanced stability and float.
* Full Sidewall: A full-length sidewall provides direct and powerful energy transmission to the edges, resulting in uncompromising grip and control, especially on firm and icy surfaces.
* Titanal Binding Platform: A thin yet strong metal sheet is placed directly under the binding area. This feature ensures reliable power transfer from boot to ski and provides secure screw retention for your bindings without adding the weight of a full metal layer.

Technical Specifications:

* Ski Type: All Mountain Ski, Freeride Ski
* User Level: Intermediate-Advanced
* Gender: Men, Women (Unisex)
* Waist Width Category: 86-90 mm
* Rocker Profile: Tip and Tail Rocker
* Sidecut (173 cm): 129_86_111 mm
* Radius (173 cm): 35 m, 14 m, 25 m
* Weight (173 cm): 1427 g
* Base: P-Tex 2100