Freeski, 118 mm Waist
Blizzard Canvas 118 Ski
The Blizzard Canvas 118 is the powder ski in the Canvas freeski line, built for skiers who want float and surf rather than edge grip. A 145-118-134 mm shape with a rockered tip and tail planes in deep snow, and a 17 m radius at 172 cm keeps a ski this wide surprisingly quick to pivot in trees. At 1,920 g per ski at 180 cm on poplar and paulownia with no metal in the layup, it is light for 118 mm underfoot and easy to move for a ski of this width.
Expert Review
Shape and construction specs verified against the FW26/27 Blizzard catalog by CCBB staff.
Is This the Right Ski for You?
Best For
Skiers who want a dedicated soft-snow and powder ski that stays light and playful, and who already have something narrower for firm days.
Consider Another Ski If
You need one ski for a whole season or ski a lot of firm snow. At 118 mm underfoot with no metal this is a specialist.
CCBB Ski Ratings
Soft Snow Float
118 mm waist, 145 mm shovel
Turn Initiation
Rockered tip, 17 m radius at 172 cm
Stability at Speed
Light Sandwich construction, 20 m radius at 188 cm
Firm Snow Grip
Camber underfoot on a 118 mm waist, no metal
Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.
CCBB Ski Profile
Dimensions145-118-134 mm (180 cm)
Turn Radius17 m to 20 m by length
Rocker ProfileRockered tip, camber underfoot, rockered tail
Flex PatternPlayful freeski flex, no metal laminate
Core and LaminatePoplar and paulownia woodcore, no titanal
ConstructionLight Sandwich, full sidewall
Lengths172, 180, 188 cm
Recommended UseResort freeski riding across soft and medium snow
Why We Like It
- A 145 mm shovel on a 118 mm waist with rocker at both ends planes early in deep snow rather than needing speed to come up.
- A 17 m radius at 172 cm is short for a ski this wide, which is what keeps it usable in trees instead of only on open faces.
- At 1,920 g per ski at 180 cm it is only 30 g over the Canvas 108 despite being 10 mm wider, because the poplar and paulownia core carries no metal.
- Camber underfoot is retained rather than going fully rockered, so it will still hold a traverse out to the next pitch.
Best Uses
- Powder days and storm cycles
- Deep snow in trees and open bowls
- Second ski alongside a narrower all-mountain ski
- Skiers who surf soft snow rather than carve it
Ski Selection Advice
The Canvas 118 comes in three lengths only, 172, 180 and 188 cm, so there is less room to size around than in the rest of the line. Radius runs 17 m to 20 m. Sidecut is quoted at 180 cm. Skiers between sizes should go shorter for trees and longer for open terrain.
This is a specialist. With no metal in the layup and 118 mm underfoot it is not the ski for a firm week, and skiers wanting one Canvas for the season should take the 108. Brakes need to clear 118 mm, so a 120 mm brake is the usual stock size and worth confirming before you mount.
Specifications verified against the manufacturer catalog by CCBB staff. Confirm length against your height, weight and terrain.
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Technical Specifications
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Shape and Sizing
- Dimensions
- 145-118-134 mm (180 cm)
- Turn Radius
- 17 m (172 cm), 19 m (180 cm), 20 m (188 cm)
- Lengths
- 172, 180, 188 cm
- Weight
- 1,920 g per ski (180 cm)
- Rocker Profile
- Rockered tip, camber underfoot, rockered tail
- Article Number
- 8A639200-001
Construction and Use
- Core
- Poplar and paulownia woodcore
- Laminate
- Light Sandwich, no titanal in the layup
- Sidewall
- Full sidewall
- Binding Compatibility
- Flat ski. Accepts any alpine binding rated for the skier. No tech fittings and no skin attachment.
- Brake Width
- 118 mm minimum, sold separately
- Recommended Use
- Resort freeski riding across soft and medium snow
- Line
- Canvas, a Blizzard freeski project with topsheet artwork by Penelope Misa
Compare the Blizzard Canvas 118
Canvas 118 vs. Blizzard Canvas 108
The Blizzard Canvas 108 is the all-season choice, 139-108-127 mm at 1,890 g per ski at 180 cm against 1,920 g here, across five lengths to 192 cm. The 118 floats better in genuinely deep snow and the 108 stays useful when it firms up.
Shop Blizzard Canvas 108 skis
Canvas 118 vs. Blizzard Canvas 100
Opposite ends of the same line. The Blizzard Canvas 100 is 132-100-120 mm at 1,800 g per ski at 180 cm with a 14.5 m radius at its short end, built to be quick everywhere. The 118 is the storm-day ski. Many skiers end up owning both rather than choosing.
Shop Blizzard Canvas 100 skis
Canvas 118 vs. Blizzard Anomaly 102
The Blizzard Anomaly 102 is the firm-snow ski with two sheets of titanal on a Trueblend core, narrower at 102 mm and built for speed and grip. The Canvas 118 is a powder specialist with no metal. These are quiver partners rather than alternatives.
Shop Blizzard Anomaly 102 skis
Common Questions
Who should buy the Blizzard Canvas 118?
The Blizzard Canvas 118 suits skiers who want a dedicated soft-snow ski that stays light. A 145-118-134 mm shape with rocker at both ends planes early in deep snow, and a 17 m radius at 172 cm keeps it quick for the width. At 1,920 g per ski at 180 cm it is light for 118 mm underfoot, and it is a second ski rather than a one-ski quiver.
What bindings work with the Blizzard Canvas 118?
The Blizzard Canvas 118 ships flat and accepts any alpine binding rated for the skier’s weight, height and ability. The 118 mm waist needs a brake of 120 mm or wider, and brakes come with the binding rather than the ski. This is an alpine ski with no tech fittings and no skin attachment, so pin bindings are not an option. Confirm brake width before mounting, since 120 mm is wider than many bindings carry as standard.
How much does the Blizzard Canvas 118 weigh?
1,920 g per ski at 180 cm. Blizzard’s catalog prints the flat weight without stating a reference length, which is why published figures for Canvas skis vary. We take the reference from the length Blizzard uses for its own sidecut figure, 180 cm, consistent with the rest of the Blizzard line on our pages.
Does the Canvas 118 have metal in it?
No. Construction is Light Sandwich Full Sidewall over a poplar and paulownia woodcore with no titanal. On a 118 mm ski that keeps the weight down to 1,920 g per ski at 180 cm, and it is why the ski surfs rather than plows through cut-up snow.
How is the Canvas different from the Anomaly?
Construction and intent. The Anomaly line runs two sheets of titanal in a segmented FluxForm layup over a length-specific Trueblend core for firm snow and speed. The Canvas line is Light Sandwich Full Sidewall over poplar and paulownia with no metal, built light and playful.
What length Blizzard Canvas 118 should I ski?
There are only three: 172, 180 and 188 cm, on a 17 m to 20 m radius. That is a narrower spread than the rest of the line, so size on terrain rather than fine-tuning: shorter for trees, longer for open faces.
Can the Canvas 118 be a one-ski quiver?
For most people, no, and it is worth saying so plainly. At 118 mm underfoot with no metal in the layup and a 2 of 5 rating on firm snow grip, it gives up too much on hardpack. The Canvas 108 is the ski to look at for one-ski duty.
Our Verdict
The Blizzard Canvas 118 is a powder ski that does not punish you for carrying it. A 145-118-134 mm shape with rocker at both ends planes early, a 17 m radius at 172 cm keeps it quick in trees for something this wide, and at 1,920 g per ski at 180 cm it is only 30 g heavier than the 10 mm narrower Canvas 108. It is honestly a specialist: no metal and 118 mm underfoot means firm snow is not its job, and there are only three lengths. As the deep-day ski in a two-ski quiver it makes a lot of sense.
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