Völkl Blaze 104 Skis - Unisex

A light , agile powder ski having 104 mm under the boot: in four lengths for the ultimate freeriding experience. The Blaze 104 is a light, agile powder ski that is constructed with maneuverability in mind. The thin Titanal Binding Platform underfoot harnesses power with little effort, creating an incredibly enjoyable and dynamic turning experience, immediately from initiation. In narrow terrain and/or rough conditions their reaction time is impressive, especially for a powder-width ski. Their full length Hybrid Multilayer Woodcore / Green Core and overall design target short-turn-oriented skiers, but the sidecut’s 4 radius drive sidecut technology adapts to most every riding style. In addition to ripping around the resort, the Blaze 104’s also transition into capable freeride touring skis because of their lightweight, yet powerful nature. With the addition of the Suspension Tip, a rubbery, shock-absorbing material on the tip and tail edges, the Blaze 104 rides high through pow, crud and wind buffed snow with playful power.

Features
• Ski Profile: Tip & Tail Rocker Character: Bends up only in the shovel and tail zones, with a camber shape in the middle
• Green Core: All GreenCore woods are FSC certified. Environmentally friendly glue. Foam: recycled PET
• Suspension Tips & Tails: Inserts made of elastic TPU material on the edges of the tip and tail which act like a bumper in wind-blown or tracked snow. Its shock-absorbing elasticity ensures better stability and catch-free float.
• Titanal Binding Platform: A thin Titanal layer (0,3 mm) under the binding delivers the necessary strength to the ski. This way the binding screws offer reliable hold even in the toughest conditions.
• 4 Radius Drive: A Völkl innovation not yet offered by any other manufacturer. With this technology, Völkl sets a new benchmark for the ability to vary the turn radius and combine easy handling with rock-solid stability. This new design provides maximum versatility for various snow conditions both on piste and off piste, increased stability on hard surfaces, and improved performance on soft snow. Radius 1:Approx. 20 m in the frontmost 10 centimetersA tighter radius only in the shovel to achieve a more immediate response to the skier‚s initial edge movement; maximum precision and agility Radius 2:Approx. 40 m in the area between the shovel and the binding. The open radius in the front part of the ski gives the ski more resistance to disturbances and stability at speed Radius 3:Approx. 15 m in the area under the bindingThe tight radius in the camber area provides the ski with more agility even with slight edge movements of the skier, ensuring the necessary buildup of dynamics for short turns and radical carving curves. Radius 4:Approx. 25 meters in the area behind the binding up to the ski end. The moderate radius at the ski end ensures controlled and situation-adapted dynamics at the end of the turn and provides optimal support for transitioning into the next curve.
• Full Sidewall ABS: ABS is a durable and resilient plastic known for its strength and impact resistance. It offers high resistance to shocks and impacts, making the ski more robust and long-lasting. These sidewalls allow for precise power transfer from the skier to the edges of the ski.
• 3D.GLASS: Compared to classic glass constructions the three-dimensional and multiple-folded glass layers in the tip and in the tail area result in an increased edge grip and a more vivid rebound behavior in turns. 3D.Glass Integrated in the Ski Tip and Tail: ‣Flat glass under the binding making the center softer. Variable turning at any speed. Glass Above Sidewall: ‣Providing additional support for superior edge grip on icy slopes. Vertical Glass in Tip & Tail: ‣More pop for faster edge to edge changes.
• Base P-Tex 2100: A sintered high-density and high molecular polyethylene base with great gliding characteristics and high durability
• Brushed: A superficial and shallow structure matches with wide skis and their bigger bearing face. Made for optimum agility with less catching and easier, smoother turning characteristics.
• Hybrid Multilayer Woodcore: The extra-light hybrid multilayer wood core is a very complex core that is used in the Blaze. Light and very stable poplar and beech woods, individually weighed and selected by weight before gluing, are used in this wood core. In the tip-to-tail construction, the wood extends to the tip of the blade and end, giving them the sophisticated combination of good stability and low weight. In the center of the core, a CNC-milled Isocore area contributes to optimal liveliness and dynamic development. All in all, this design allows the stability of the ski to meet the high demands of a freeride ski, and this at a weight that is only slightly higher than that of a touring ski.

Materials
• Core: Green Core
• Wood: beech, poplar, beech w
• Slots
• Metal: Titanal Binding Platform
• Base: P-Tex 2100
• Sidewall: Full Sidewall
• Topsheet: not structured

Specifications
• Best for: Backcountry Freeride, Groomers, Mixed Snow, Touring
• Skier level: Advanced, Ambitious, Expert, Professional
• Ski profile: Tip & Tail Rocker
• Hard snow reliability: considerable
• All condition versatility: strong
• Pure powder floatation: maximum
• Long turn dynamics: strong
• Short turn agility: strong
• Recommended Marker binding: 7520A1.BB Griffon X 13 105 mm Black; 7920Y1.FS Alpinist Free 13 105 mm Black - Silver
• Binding plate premounted: No
• Edge tuning: 2.2° / 87.6°
• Boot centre mark: Yes
• Length 158 cm: sidecut 143 mm - 104 mm - 128 mm; radius R1 18 m / R2 12.6 m / R3 18 m; weight 1600 g per ski (without binding)
• Length 165 cm: sidecut 143 mm - 104 mm - 128 mm; radius R1 18 m / R2 13.6 m / R3 19 m; weight 1630 g per ski (without binding)
• Length 172 cm: sidecut 143 mm - 104 mm - 128 mm; radius R1 19 m / R2 15.2 m / R3 20 m; weight 1740 g per ski (without binding)
• Length 179 cm: sidecut 143 mm - 104 mm - 128 mm; radius R1 20 m / R2 16.8 m / R3 22 m; weight 1800 g per ski (without binding)
• Length 186 cm: sidecut 143 mm - 104 mm - 128 mm; radius R1 21 m / R2 18.5 m / R3 24 m; weight 1880 g per ski (without binding)