Blizzard Introduces All-New All-Mountain Collection

[LKLA]

Blistergear had another page(that I saw because of @Mike Rogers link) describing the new core using strips of different wood types along the width and length of the ski to adjust flex along with a video showing how they do it. Cool idea!

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Thanks!

 

[Analisa]

According to this ^^^ the BP will not have metal. I am confused. Is the Black Diamond the only one that will?

"Black Diamond" was from the "Gear we wish existed" thread IIRC. Basically implying that the new wood BP 88 is akin to it since it'll be a little burlier/stiffer. Same end game, different materials.

 

[Philpug]

According to this ^^^ the BP will not have metal. I am confused. Is the Black Diamond the only one that will?

This is from a WISH LIST..what we would LIKE to see. What I ASKED for was a MORE Powerful Back Pearl. the name Black Diamond was a SUGGESTION. The ARE making a MORE POWERFUL Black Pearl, it is NOT called the Black Diamond.

 

[AmyPJ]

This is from a WISH LIST..what we would LIKE to see. What I ASKED for was a MORE Powerful Back Pearl. the name Black Diamond was a SUGGESTION. The ARE making a MORE POWERFUL Black Pearl, it is NOT called the Black Diamond.

Ahhhh I see.

 

[AmyPJ]

Adding: I think they should take your proto and run with it!

 

[Kyle]

Jackson Hogen (Realskiers) had very positive things to say about the new Bonafide, Brahma, and Black Pearl in his weekly email. He suggested they generally feel better and are a little softer in the tip and tail so a little more accessible. I don't think you need to be a subscriber to read it:

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I guess the tradeoffs of that approach are pretty evident and they have generally been done before to the Bonafide. Personally, I am not sure which version of the Bonafide I prefer--my original version or '18-'19 version but I love them both.

 

[laine]

Jackson Hogen (Realskiers) had very positive things to say about the new Bonafide, Brahma, and Black Pearl in his weekly email. He suggested they generally feel better and are a little softer in the tip and tail so a little more accessible.

I'm curious how the softer tip will behave in the Tahoe crud/Sierra cement. Looking forward to the on-the-snow test.

 

[James]

A little softer tip on the Bonafide could be good in the east. Tough to say since it goes with a different tip shape. Interested to see if they can improve the feel of that ski, which I find a carbony meh.

 

[Yo Momma]

East Coast Hardcore rippn' = Old Bones

East Coast Chilln' or Drills = New Bones (last years)
West Coast = No Bones


97 Bones = ??? (This Demo will be FUN!)

 

[DocGKR]

Interested to see if they can improve the feel of that ski, which I find a carbony meh.

Yup--that is a great way to describe what I was feeling on the current version....

 

[Mike Rogers]

Blister's flash review of the new bonafide was very favorable.

"And it feels like an excellent version — and possibly the best version — of the Bonafide. "

20/21 Blizzard Bonafide 97 | Blister

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[trailtrimmer]

Just some awesome new graphics.

Will there be a Black Pearl 82 with some metal?

 

[AmyPJ]

Will there be a Black Pearl 82 with some metal?

I believe the BP 82 is staying the same. None of the BPs will have metal. I think a few of us were confused. I'm excited to get on the new construction to see how it feels compared to my Santa Ana 88s, which are smooth ride thanks in part to the titanal.

 

[Scruffy]

West Coast = No Bones

Whatcha talking bout? The only time I use my Old Bones is out west; Jackson Hole or Taos I have the OG Bones; still in great shape. Too wide for east coast most days.

 

[nunyabiz]

I see lots of people on bonafides on mt hood

 

[Yo Momma]

Sorry guys! I go wider and lighter when out west powder piggn'! These "Old Bones" can't handle the old Bones in those conditions! But... I've got my titanal knees on layaway over at the clinic!

 

[Mike Rogers]

Cochise is getting an update too!

20/21 Blizzard Cochise 106 | Blister

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A little slimmed down, smaller turning radius.

 

[Kyle]

Cochise is getting an update too!

20/21 Blizzard Cochise 106 | Blister

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A little slimmed down, smaller turning radius.

The concept is tempting--did they like it?

 

[Mike Rogers]

The concept is tempting--did they like it?

They weren't sure. Blizzard was hinting that the ski would be closer to the original Cochise, which was loose. The reviewers found it to be pretty locked in...more like the more recent editions. They thought it might have been the tune, and will update later (soon?)



"While this Flash Review has a pretty unsatisfying conclusion of, “I’m not sure what this ski is yet,” it is at least honest. "