Blizzard Zero G 96 W Alpine Touring Ski Skis - Touring Skis - All Mountain - Womens Blizzard
Blizzard Zero G 96 W Alpine Touring Ski Skis - Touring Skis - All Mountain - Womens Blizzard
Blizzard Zero G 96 W Alpine Touring Ski Skis - Touring Skis - All Mountain - Womens Blizzard
Blizzard Zero G 96 W Alpine Touring Ski Skis - Touring Skis - All Mountain - Womens Blizzard
Blizzard Zero G 96 W Alpine Touring Ski Skis - Touring Skis - All Mountain - Womens Blizzard
Blizzard Zero G 96 W Alpine Touring Ski Skis - Touring Skis - All Mountain - Womens Blizzard
Blizzard Zero G 96 W Alpine Touring Ski Skis - Touring Skis - All Mountain - Womens Blizzard
Blizzard Zero G 96 W Alpine Touring Ski Skis - Touring Skis - All Mountain - Womens Blizzard
Blizzard Zero G 96 W Alpine Touring Ski Skis - Touring Skis - All Mountain - Womens Blizzard
Blizzard Zero G 96 W Alpine Touring Ski Skis - Touring Skis - All Mountain - Womens Blizzard

Blizzard Zero G 96 W Alpine Touring Ski

$1,221.00
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Size
2 in stock
Features

  • 1,250 g per ski in the 171 cm length
  • Softer flex and a 157 cm length for lighter skiers
  • Trueblend Tour 2.0 paulownia and poplar core
  • Ash insert underfoot for strength and binding retention
  • 5 Radius Sidecut, straighter underfoot for icy steeps
  • Tip notch and notched tail for skins
Description

The Blizzard Zero G 96 W Alpine Touring Ski is a women's all-mountain touring ski at 1,250 g per ski (171 cm) with a softer flex, ash insert and 5 Radius Sidecut.
Tech Specs
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96 mm Women's All-Mountain Touring Ski

Blizzard Zero G 96 W Alpine Touring Ski

The Blizzard Zero G 96 W Alpine Touring Ski is a women's all-mountain touring ski for lighter skiers who want one pair for powder, corn and steep, firm descents. Blizzard builds it on the same 25/26 platform as the Zero G 96, a Trueblend Tour 2.0 wood core of paulownia and poplar with an ash insert underfoot, then softens the flex and adds a 157 cm length so lighter skiers can bend it. At 1,250 g per ski in the 171 cm length, with a 5 Radius Sidecut and tip and tail rocker over camber, the Zero G 96 W climbs light and skis predictably from trees to couloirs.

Specs Verified Ratings and setup guidance verified against manufacturer specifications.

Is This the Right Ski for You?

Best For
Women and lighter skiers who want one 96 mm touring ski for mixed snow, in a softer flex and lengths from 157 cm.
Consider Another Ski If
You are a heavier or very aggressive skier who wants more support, which favors the Zero G 96, or you want a narrower climbing ski.

CCBB Ski Ratings

Uphill Efficiency
4/5
1,250 g per ski (171 cm)
Downhill Performance
4/5
Ash insert, 19 m sidecut (171 cm)
Soft Snow Float
3/5
96 mm waist, tip and tail rocker
Firm Snow Grip
4/5
Straighter center radius, camber underfoot

Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.

CCBB Ski Profile

Dimensions126-96-110 mm (171 cm)
Turn Radius17 to 20 m (157 to 178 cm)
Rocker ProfileTip and tail rocker, camber underfoot
Flex PatternSofter than the Zero G 96, for lighter skiers
Core and LaminatePaulownia and poplar, ash insert, carbon
Skin FitTip notch and notched tail, 120 mm skins
Recommended UseAll-mountain ski touring

Why We Like It

  • Blizzard softens the flex for lighter skiers rather than only shortening the ski, so the Zero G 96 W bends and turns at lower speeds and body weights.
  • The 157 cm length opens a 96 mm touring ski to shorter skiers, with a 17 m radius that turns quickly in trees.
  • An ash insert underfoot adds torsional strength and binding retention to a light core, so the ski stays composed on firm snow.
  • The 5 Radius Sidecut runs straighter underfoot for grip on steep, icy terrain and smoother toward the ends for easy turns in variable snow.

Best Uses

  • All-mountain ski touring for women and lighter skiers
  • Powder tours and spring corn
  • Steep, firm descents and couloirs
  • Long tours where weight matters
  • One-ski touring quivers

Ski Selection Advice

The Blizzard Zero G 96 W Alpine Touring Ski comes in 157, 164, 171 and 178 cm, with the radius growing from 17 m on the 157 to 20 m on the 178. Most skiers size close to their height for touring, and size down if their days are mostly tight, steep terrain. Heavier or more aggressive skiers who find the 96 W soft should look at the Zero G 96.

For skins, size off the tail, 108 to 111 mm by length, and use a 120 mm skin trimmed to the ski; the notched tip and tail accept tip and tail clips. A pin/tech touring binding keeps the setup light; if you run brakes, choose one wider than the 96 mm waist.

Length and setup guidance reviewed by CCBB ski staff. Confirm length against your weight, ability and terrain.

Technical Specifications Manufacturer specs · Click to expand

Shape and Sizing

Lengths
157, 164, 171, 178 cm
Dimensions
124-96-108 mm (157 cm), 125-96-109 mm (164 cm), 126-96-110 mm (171 cm), 127-96-111 mm (178 cm)
Sidecut Radius
17 m (157 cm), 18 m (164 cm), 19 m (171 cm), 20 m (178 cm)
Weight
1,250 g per ski (171 cm)
Skin Attachment
Tip notch, notched tail

Construction and Use

Core
Trueblend Tour 2.0 wood core: paulownia and poplar, ash insert underfoot
Laminate
Carbon and fiberglass
Flex
Softer than the Zero G 96
Sidecut
5 Radius Sidecut, straighter underfoot
Profile
Tip and tail rocker, camber underfoot
Binding
Not included. Pin/tech or frame touring binding
Recommended Use
All-mountain ski touring

Compare the Blizzard Zero G 96 W

Zero G 96 W vs. Blizzard Zero G 96 Alpine Touring Ski

Same core, sidecut concept and 96 mm waist. The Blizzard Zero G 96 Alpine Touring Ski is stiffer and runs 164 to 185 cm for heavier and more aggressive skiers. The Zero G 96 W is softer and adds a 157. Body weight and skiing style decide, not gender.

Shop Blizzard Zero G 96 Alpine Touring Ski

Zero G 96 W vs. Blizzard Zero G 80 Alpine Touring Ski

The Blizzard Zero G 80 Alpine Touring Ski is the narrow climbing tool at 950 g per ski in a 164. The Zero G 96 W gives up some climbing speed for far more float and stability in variable snow.

Shop Blizzard Zero G 80 Alpine Touring Ski

Zero G 96 W vs. DPS Pagoda Tour 100 Alpine Touring Ski

The DPS Pagoda Tour 100 Alpine Touring Ski runs a short 15 m radius on every length for a pivoty, smeary feel, with a 153 cm size. The Zero G 96 W runs a length-matched radius for more stability on firm snow.

Shop DPS Pagoda Tour 100 Alpine Touring Ski

Common Questions

Who should buy the Blizzard Zero G 96 W Alpine Touring Ski?
The Blizzard Zero G 96 W Alpine Touring Ski suits women and lighter skiers who want one touring ski for powder, corn and firm, steep lines. A softer flex, a 157 cm length and 1,250 g per ski in a 171 make the Zero G 96 W easy to bend and light to climb, and the ash insert keeps it composed on hard snow.
What bindings work with the Blizzard Zero G 96 W Alpine Touring Ski?
The Blizzard Zero G 96 W Alpine Touring Ski takes pin/tech touring bindings or frame touring bindings; it carries no integrated binding or plate. The ash insert underfoot gives binding screws a stronger hold than paulownia alone. Binding compatibility with your boot is set by the binding and the boot's sole norm, so match the binding to your boot first. If you run brakes, choose a brake wider than the 96 mm waist.
How is the Zero G 96 W different from the Zero G 96?
The Zero G 96 W uses the same Trueblend Tour 2.0 core, ash insert, 96 mm waist and 5 Radius Sidecut as the Zero G 96, with a softer flex and a size run of 157 to 178 cm instead of 164 to 185 cm. It is built for lighter skiers rather than a different style of skiing.
Is the 25/26 Zero G 96 W new?
Yes. The Zero G 96 W is new for 25/26 and replaces the Zero G 95 W. Blizzard moved from a full carbon frame to a wood core with an ash insert and added the 5 Radius Sidecut for a more predictable feel in variable snow.
How much does the Blizzard Zero G 96 W weigh?
1,250 g per ski in the 171 cm length. Weight rises and falls with length, so expect the 157 and 164 to be lighter and the 178 heavier.
What skins fit the Blizzard Zero G 96 W?
Size the skin off the tail, 108 to 111 mm depending on length, and use a 120 mm skin trimmed to the ski. The tip notch and notched tail accept tip and tail clips.

Our Verdict

The Blizzard Zero G 96 W Alpine Touring Ski brings the 25/26 Zero G 96 platform to lighter skiers. The same paulownia and poplar core, ash insert and 5 Radius Sidecut get a softer flex and a 157 cm length, at 1,250 g per ski in a 171. The Zero G 96 W climbs light, turns easily in trees and holds on firm, steep snow. Heavier or more aggressive skiers should step to the Zero G 96; skiers who want one ski for a season of mixed touring should start here.

The Blizzard Zero G 96 W Alpine Touring Ski is a women's all-mountain touring ski at 1,250 g per ski (171 cm) with a softer flex, ash insert and 5 Radius Sidecut.