Testers praised the black pearl for its dependability on groomers and in the crud.
Blizzard black pearl 88 review.
The blizzard black pearl 88 has adequate resort float for days in light fluff.
Does it deserve all the hype.
But overall the famed and feared pirate ship remains the same.
2021 women s frontside ski review our on slope testers carefully tested the 2021 blizzard black pearl 88.
The blizzard black pearl 88 skis get a makeover alongside the rest of blizzard s all mountain freeride lineup this year.
The black pearl is the be all end all women s ski if you ski some variation of fairly average conditions.
The black pearl 88 is mostly camber although it also has smooth rocker and even a small amount of early taper in both the tip and tail.
The most notable change is a brand new trueblend wood core giving this all mountain dynamo an even silkier smooth flex.
Its lightweight construction early rise tip and tail and camber underfoot make this ski a go to for ripping female skiers as well as those looking for the confidence to up their game.
Combine that shape and construction and you ve got a ski that s known for its smooth feel and performance oriented yet easy going attitude.
Any blizzard black pearl 88 review should begin with this question.
The black pearl was already the best selling of all women s skis in america when blizzard upped the ante and made it even better.
The black pearl 88 performs on groomers in the trees through bumps and in powder.
In reality an 88 mm waisted ski leans more toward frontside all mountain performance over floating effortlessly in a foot of freshies and this is true for this model.
Offering the ultimate ride through all kinds of terrain the women s blizzard black pearl 88 skis shine as a versatile choice for skiers who rip and those looking for the confidence to up their game.
It s not going to float you through chest deep pow and it s not going to carve like a race ski but it will do just about everything.
The black pearl 88 may not be on top this year but it still rips.
At 88mm underfoot and with a women s specific construction carbon flipcore w s d.
