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Blizzard Zero G 96 Alpine Touring Ski
Features
- 1,310 g per ski in the 178 cm length
- 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 and tail rocker with camber underfoot
- Tip notch and notched tail for skins
Description
The Blizzard Zero G 96 Alpine Touring Ski is an all-mountain touring ski at 1,310 g per ski (178 cm) with a paulownia and poplar core, ash insert and 5 Radius Sidecut.
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Blizzard Zero G 96 Alpine Touring Ski
The Blizzard Zero G 96 Alpine Touring Ski is an all-mountain touring ski for skiers who want one pair for powder tours, spring corn and steep, firm descents. Blizzard rebuilt it for 25/26 around a Trueblend Tour 2.0 wood core, a paulownia and poplar blend with an ash insert underfoot, and a 5 Radius Sidecut that runs straighter underfoot for grip on steep, icy snow and softer toward the tip and tail for easier turns. At 1,310 g per ski in the 178 cm length, with tip and tail rocker over camber underfoot, the Zero G 96 climbs light enough for long days and skis stable enough for couloirs and open faces.
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Why We Like It
- The Trueblend Tour 2.0 core blends light paulownia with stronger poplar where the ski needs support, and Blizzard sets the ratio by length, so a 164 and a 185 each get a flex built for their size.
- An ash insert underfoot adds torsional strength and holds binding screws in a lighter core, which is what lets a 1,310 g ski feel planted on firm snow.
- The 5 Radius Sidecut runs straighter under the foot for edge grip on steep, icy terrain, with smoother radii toward the tip and tail so turns start and finish easily in variable snow.
- A tip notch and notched tail make skin changes fast, a small detail that matters on transition-heavy days.
Best Uses
- All-mountain ski touring from midwinter powder to spring corn
- Steep couloirs and firm, exposed descents
- Long tours where weight matters
- Hut trips and multi-day tours
- Skiers who want one touring ski for the season
Ski Selection Advice
The 25/26 Blizzard Zero G 96 Alpine Touring Ski comes in 164, 171, 178 and 185 cm, and the sidecut radius grows with length, from 18 m on the 164 to 22 m on the 185. Shorter lengths turn quicker in trees and couloirs; longer lengths add stability at speed and float. Most skiers size close to their height for touring, and size down a length if their days are mostly steep, tight terrain.
For skins, size off the 111 mm tail and use a 120 mm skin, trimmed to the ski; the notched tip and tail accept tip and tail clips. Blizzard's recommended mount point on the 178 is 9.6 cm behind center. For bindings, a pin/tech touring binding keeps the setup light; if you run brakes, choose one wider than the 96 mm waist.
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Shape and Sizing
- Lengths
- 164, 171, 178, 185 cm
- Dimensions
- 125-96-109 mm (164 cm), 126-96-110 mm (171 cm), 127-96-111 mm (178, 185 cm)
- Sidecut Radius
- 18 m (164 cm), 19 m (171 cm), 20 m (178 cm), 22 m (185 cm)
- Weight
- 1,150 g per ski (164 cm), 1,230 g per ski (171 cm), 1,310 g per ski (178 cm), 1,410 g per ski (185 cm)
- Mount Point
- -9.6 cm from center (178 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
- Sidecut
- 5 Radius Sidecut, straighter underfoot
- Profile
- Tip and tail rocker, camber underfoot
- Base
- Sintered
- Binding
- Not included. Pin/tech or frame touring binding
- Recommended Use
- All-mountain ski touring
Compare the Blizzard Zero G 96
Zero G 96 vs. Blizzard Zero G 105 Alpine Touring Ski
The Blizzard Zero G 105 Alpine Touring Ski is the wider, deep-snow member of the family at 133-105-119 mm and 1,540 g per ski in a 180. The Zero G 96 gives up some float for 230 g less per ski and a quicker edge on firm snow.
Shop Blizzard Zero G 105 Alpine Touring SkiZero G 96 vs. Blizzard Zero G 80 Alpine Touring Ski
The Blizzard Zero G 80 Alpine Touring Ski is the climbing tool, 950 g per ski in a 164 with an 80 mm waist. The Zero G 96 is the all-rounder that still skis powder well. Choose the 80 for speed and ski mountaineering, the 96 for a season of mixed snow.
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The DPS Pagoda Tour 100 Alpine Touring Ski runs a short 15 m radius on every length with a paulownia core and carbon and flax laminates, built to pivot and smear. The Zero G 96 runs a longer, length-matched radius for more stability at speed and on firm snow.
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