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Angel Diva
Given how often the Blizzard Black Pearl models get discussed, thought it was worth noting that changes are coming for the entire Blizzard line up for all-mountain skis. What that means for people in the market for new skis but want to save a little money buying from a previous model year is that it will be important to note whether skis of interest are from before or after 2020. Hopefully some Divas will have a chance to demo the new version this spring and will report on their impressions.
Jan 2020, Blister
Blizzard Announces New All-Mountain Freeride Skis
"Blizzard announced today that they’re overhauling their men’s & women’s all-mountain freeride skis, which includes their women’s Black Pearl series and the unisex Brahma, Bonafide, and Cochise.
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The women’s Black Pearl skis stick with the previous version’s “Carbon Flip Core WSD” construction, which ditches the metal layers in exchange for carbon fiber for a lighter overall construction.
New Shapes, Rocker Profiles, and Lengths
The shapes, rocker profiles, and lengths of the skis are also changing for 20/21. Blizzard says they slightly shortened the sidecut radii and “reduced the rocker profile.” Blizzard also says that the rocker profiles change slightly depending on the length, which is something we do not see very often (many skis just use the same mold and press — and therefore, the same rocker profile — for all lengths of a particular ski).
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Jan 2020, Blister
Blizzard Announces New All-Mountain Freeride Skis
"Blizzard announced today that they’re overhauling their men’s & women’s all-mountain freeride skis, which includes their women’s Black Pearl series and the unisex Brahma, Bonafide, and Cochise.
. . .
The women’s Black Pearl skis stick with the previous version’s “Carbon Flip Core WSD” construction, which ditches the metal layers in exchange for carbon fiber for a lighter overall construction.
New Shapes, Rocker Profiles, and Lengths
The shapes, rocker profiles, and lengths of the skis are also changing for 20/21. Blizzard says they slightly shortened the sidecut radii and “reduced the rocker profile.” Blizzard also says that the rocker profiles change slightly depending on the length, which is something we do not see very often (many skis just use the same mold and press — and therefore, the same rocker profile — for all lengths of a particular ski).
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