{"product_id":"blizzard-black-pearl-88-ski","title":"Blizzard Black Pearl 88 Ski","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.ccbb-boot-page {\n    --ccbb-border: #d9d9d9;\n    --ccbb-light: #f5f5f3;\n    --ccbb-text: #222222;\n    --ccbb-muted: #666666;\n    --ccbb-bar-filled: #222222;\n    --ccbb-bar-empty: #dedede;\n    --ccbb-radius: 8px;\n    color: var(--ccbb-text);\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 1.55;\n    margin: 32px auto;\n    max-width: 1200px;\n    padding: 0 20px;\n  }\n  .ccbb-boot-page *,\n  .ccbb-boot-page *::before,\n  .ccbb-boot-page *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .ccbb-boot-page h2,\n  .ccbb-boot-page h3,\n  .ccbb-boot-page h4 { line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0; }\n  .ccbb-boot-page h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px); margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .ccbb-boot-page h3 { font-size: 21px; margin-bottom: 12px; }\n  .ccbb-boot-page h4 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; }\n  .ccbb-boot-page p { margin: 0 0 16px; }\n  .ccbb-boot-page ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; 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}\n    .ccbb-rating:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }\n    .ccbb-rating:nth-child(-n + 2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccbb-border); }\n    .ccbb-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n  @media screen and (max-width: 640px) {\n    .ccbb-boot-page { margin: 24px auto; }\n    .ccbb-section { padding: 26px 0; }\n    .ccbb-grid-2, .ccbb-rating-grid, .ccbb-fit-grid, .ccbb-spec-columns { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ccbb-rating, .ccbb-rating:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccbb-border); border-right: 0; }\n    .ccbb-rating:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }\n    .ccbb-spec-details summary { align-items: flex-start; padding: 18px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-icon { font-size: 21px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-heading { font-size: 17px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-content { padding: 18px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-row { gap: 4px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-boot-page\"\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section ccbb-intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-eyebrow\"\u003eWomen's Titanal All-Mountain Ski, 88 mm Waist\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eBlizzard Black Pearl 88 Ski\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ccbb-lead\"\u003eThe Blizzard Black Pearl 88 is a women's all-mountain ski for intermediate through expert skiers who want one ski that carves properly and still handles the rest of the mountain. Blizzard builds it on the same 127.5-88-109.5 mm shape as the men's Anomaly 88 but with a W.S.D. layup that tunes flex and torsion to lighter weight and shorter leverage, which is why the ski loads and rebounds rather than needing to be muscled. Six lengths run from 146 cm to 176 cm with radii from 11 m to 16.5 m, the widest turn-shape range in this batch, and at 1,770 g per ski at 170 cm the ski carries enough mass to stay quiet on firm snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-expert-line\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-expert-badge\"\u003eExpert Review\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eShape and construction specs verified against the FW26\/27 Blizzard catalog by CCBB staff.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eIs This the Right Ski for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-2\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-card-title\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-quick-answer\"\u003eIntermediate to expert women who ski groomers most days, want real edge grip from an 88 mm ski, and need a length between 146 cm and 176 cm that actually fits.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-card-title\"\u003eConsider Another Ski If\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-quick-answer\"\u003eYou want a soft-snow ski, a light touring setup, or a playful surfy shape, since the Black Pearl 88 is a titanal carving-leaning all-mountain ski.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCCBB Ski Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eFirm Snow Grip\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Firm Snow Grip: 5 out of 5\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003eTwo titanal sheets, 11 m radius at 146 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eStability at Speed\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Stability at Speed: 4 out of 5\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e4\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003eW.S.D. FluxForm laminate\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eTurn Initiation\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Turn Initiation: 5 out of 5\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003eRockered tip over an 11 m to 14 m radius\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eSoft Snow Float\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Soft Snow Float: 2 out of 5\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e2\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e88 mm waist, 127.5 mm shovel\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ccbb-rating-key\"\u003eRating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCCBB Ski Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e127.5-88-109.5 mm (170 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eTurn Radius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e11 m to 16.5 m by length\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eRocker Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eRockered tip, camber underfoot, rockered tail\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eFlex Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eLength-specific, beech underfoot into poplar tip and tail\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eCore and Laminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eTrueblend All Mountain woodcore, W.S.D. FluxForm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eSandwich, full ABS sidewalls\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eLengths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e146, 152, 158, 164, 170, 176 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eResort all-mountain skiing with a carving bias\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-2\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eThe W.S.D. layup is not a softer version of the men's ski: flex, torsion and sidecut are tuned to lighter weight, so the ski bends when you ask it to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSix lengths from 146 cm to 176 cm is a genuinely wide size run, and radius drops to 11 m at the short end for tight, quick turns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eTwo sheets of titanal on an 88 mm waist give the edge hold that firm groomers reward, which is what has kept this ski in the lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eTip and tail rocker over camber underfoot keeps the ski from feeling locked in at the end of a turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eEveryday resort skiing with a groomer bias\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCarving short to medium turns on firm snow\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eBumps and tight trees at the shorter lengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCold off-piste snow on a 90 mm-class waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSkiers who need a length under 152 cm without dropping to a beginner ski\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-highlight\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eSki Selection Advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAfter years of fitting women onto all-mountain skis in the shop, we treat the Black Pearl 88 as a turn-shape decision rather than a height decision. At 146 cm and 152 cm the radius is 11 m and 12 m, which is genuinely short and quick. By 170 cm and 176 cm it is 15 m and 16.5 m, which wants speed and space. A skier who spends the day on busy trails is usually happier one length shorter than the chart suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAn 88 mm waist needs a 90 mm brake at minimum. At 1,770 g per ski at 170 cm this is not a light ski, so a lighter skier should not be talked into extra length on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"ccbb-rating-key\"\u003eLength and setup guidance from CCBB staff. Ratings are derived from verified construction and shape specs rather than an on-snow test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdetails class=\"ccbb-spec-details\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-summary-main\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e📏\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-heading\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-subheading\"\u003eManufacturer specs · Click to expand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-columns\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShape and Sizing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"ccbb-spec-list\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDimensions\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e127.5-88-109.5 mm (170 cm)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTurn Radius\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e11 m (146 cm), 12 m (152 cm), 13 m (158 cm), 14 m (164 cm), 15 m (170 cm), 16.5 m (176 cm)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLengths\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e146, 152, 158, 164, 170, 176 cm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRocker Profile\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eRockered tip, camber underfoot, rockered tail\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWeight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1,770 g per ski (170 cm)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConstruction and Setup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"ccbb-spec-list\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCore\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eTrueblend All Mountain woodcore, beech and poplar\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLaminate\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eW.S.D. FluxForm All Mountain over a Trueblend All Mountain core\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSidewall\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eFull ABS sidewall, sandwich construction\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eBinding Compatibility\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eFlat ski. Accepts any alpine binding rated for the skier. Minimum 90 mm brake width for the 88 mm waist.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eBrake Width\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e90 mm minimum, sold separately\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCompare the Blizzard Black Pearl 88\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-3\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eBlack Pearl 88 vs. Blizzard Black Pearl 84\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eFour millimetres apart underfoot and a shorter radius throughout. The Black Pearl 84 runs 124.5-84-107.5 mm at 170 cm with radii from 10 m to 15.5 m, so it turns tighter and grips harder on groomers. The 88 gives up a little of that for range in softer snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/en-ca\/search?q=Blizzard+Black+Pearl+84+Ski\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop the Blizzard Black Pearl 84 Ski\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eBlack Pearl 88 vs. Blizzard Anomaly 88\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eIdentical 127.5-88-109.5 mm shape, different layup and size run. The Anomaly 88 uses the 2Ti FluxForm construction and starts at 164 cm; the Black Pearl 88 uses the W.S.D. version and reaches down to 146 cm with an 11 m radius. Weight and leverage, not gender, decide which layup works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/en-ca\/search?q=Blizzard+Anomaly+88+Ski\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop the Blizzard Anomaly 88 Ski\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eBlack Pearl 88 vs. Elan Ripstick 88 W\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBoth are women's all-mountain skis at the same waist, built to opposite ends of the weight scale. The Black Pearl 88 uses two sheets of titanal and skis heavy and settled; the Ripstick 88 W is a lighter carbon-reinforced ski that asks less of the skier at slow speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/en-ca\/search?q=Elan+Ripstick+88+W+Ski\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop the Elan Ripstick 88 W Ski\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section ccbb-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdetails open\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWho should buy the Blizzard Black Pearl 88?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Blizzard Black Pearl 88 suits intermediate through expert women who ski groomers most days and want an 88 mm ski that grips properly. Two sheets of titanal in the W.S.D. layup give the edge hold, and six lengths from 146 cm to 176 cm mean the ski is available in a size that fits rather than one that nearly fits.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat bindings work with the Blizzard Black Pearl 88?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Blizzard Black Pearl 88 ships flat and accepts any alpine binding rated for the skier's weight, height and ability. The 88 mm waist needs a brake of 90 mm or wider, supplied with the binding. There are no tech fittings and no skin attachment, so this is not a candidate for a pin binding or a touring setup.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs the Black Pearl 88 just a softer version of the men's ski?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eNo, and the claim is worth correcting because it comes up constantly. The shape is identical to the Anomaly 88 at 127.5-88-109.5 mm, but Blizzard's W.S.D. construction tunes flex pattern, torsional stiffness and sidecut for lighter weight and shorter leverage, and the size run reaches four lengths the Anomaly does not offer. A softer men's ski would bend in the wrong places rather than the right ones.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow much does the Blizzard Black Pearl 88 weigh?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003e1,770 g per ski at 170 cm. Figures quoted for this ski elsewhere run from roughly 1,600 g to 1,800 g, and that spread is not a disagreement: Blizzard has published this ski's weight against more than one reference length, and a weight without a length is not a comparable number. Every ski weight on our pages carries the length it was taken at.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat length Blizzard Black Pearl 88 should I buy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eChoose by turn shape first. The 146 cm and 152 cm lengths give 11 m and 12 m radii for short quick turns; 158 cm and 164 cm sit at 13 m and 14 m; 170 cm and 176 cm open to 15 m and 16.5 m. Each length has its own core, so a 152 cm Black Pearl 88 is designed to ski at 152 cm rather than cut down from longer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs the Blizzard Black Pearl 88 good in powder?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eNot really, and it is not trying to be. An 88 mm waist with a 127.5 mm shovel floats through a few fresh inches over a firm base and then wants the groomer back. Skiers who see regular deep days should keep this ski for firm mornings and add something wider.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eOur Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-verdict\"\u003eThe Blizzard Black Pearl 88 stays in the lineup because it does the ordinary job extremely well. Two sheets of titanal in the W.S.D. FluxForm layup over a length-specific Trueblend core give an 88 mm ski real edge hold on firm snow, and the construction is tuned so that a lighter skier gets the ski to bend rather than fighting it. Six lengths from 146 cm to 176 cm with radii from 11 m to 16.5 m is the widest useful size run in Blizzard's all-mountain range. Buy it for groomers and firm mixed snow, and look wider for the deep days.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blizzard","offers":[{"title":"176","offer_id":47887245475997,"sku":"8A638000-001176","price":1049.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"170","offer_id":47887245541533,"sku":"8A638000-001170","price":1049.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"164","offer_id":47887245574301,"sku":"8A638000-001164","price":1049.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"158","offer_id":47887245607069,"sku":"8A638000-001158","price":1049.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"152","offer_id":47887245639837,"sku":"8A638000-001152","price":1049.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"146","offer_id":47887245672605,"sku":"8A638000-001146","price":1049.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/7103\/files\/1650__resize__8A638000-001_Black_Pearl_88_01_1.webp?v=1788543925","url":"https:\/\/cripplecreekbc.com\/en-ca\/products\/blizzard-black-pearl-88-ski","provider":"Cripple Creek Backcountry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}