Titanal All-Mountain Ski, 88 mm Waist
Blizzard Anomaly 88 Ski
The Blizzard Anomaly 88 is a resort all-mountain ski for advanced and expert skiers who spend most of the day carving and want one ski that still works when the snow turns variable. Two sheets of titanal in Blizzard's segmented FluxForm layup hold an edge through firm, chopped-up snow, and a 127.5-88-109.5 mm shape at 182 cm keeps the ski quick enough edge to edge to stay honest in bumps and trees. Radius runs from 14 m at 164 cm to 19 m at 188 cm, so turn shape depends on the length you pick, and at 2,100 g per ski at 182 cm the ski has the mass to hold that shape when the snow fights back.
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
Advanced to expert resort skiers who carve with intent, ski firm and variable snow most days, and want an 88 mm all-mountain ski with two sheets of titanal behind the edge.
Consider Another Ski If
You want a playful, surfy ski, a light touring setup, or real float on a deep day, since the Anomaly 88 is a titanal ski on an 88 mm waist built for firm snow.
CCBB Ski Ratings
Firm Snow Grip
Two titanal sheets on an 88 mm waist
Stability at Speed
2Ti FluxForm segmented laminate
Turn Initiation
Rockered tip, 14 m radius at 164 cm
Soft Snow Float
88 mm waist, 127.5 mm shovel
Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.
CCBB Ski Profile
Dimensions127.5-88-109.5 mm (182 cm)
Turn Radius14 m to 19 m by length
Rocker ProfileRockered tip, camber underfoot, rockered tail
Flex PatternLength-specific, beech underfoot into poplar tip and tail
Core and LaminateTrueblend All Mountain woodcore, 2Ti FluxForm
ConstructionSandwich, full ABS sidewalls
Lengths164, 170, 176, 182, 188 cm
Recommended UseResort all-mountain, frontside bias
Why We Like It
- The 2Ti FluxForm laminate is split into segments rather than run as one plate, which keeps the ski damp underfoot while letting the tip and tail twist into a turn.
- Radius steps from 14 m at 164 cm to 19 m at 188 cm, so you choose a turn shape by length instead of fighting one radius across the size run.
- The Trueblend core is built per length, with beech concentrated underfoot and poplar toward the tip and tail, so a 164 cm ski is not a shortened 188 cm.
- Tip and tail rocker over camber underfoot makes the ski easier to start and release than a fully cambered frontside ski at the same waist.
Best Uses
- Everyday resort skiing on firm and variable snow
- Carving groomers at speed with a medium to long turn shape
- Bumps and tight trees, within reason for a titanal ski
- Cold, chalky off-piste on a 90 mm-class waist
- One-ski resort quivers for skiers who ride lifts rather than skin tracks
Ski Selection Advice
After years of setting up titanal all-mountain skis in the shop, we size this category by turn shape rather than by height alone. The Anomaly 88 changes character across the size run: 164 cm and 170 cm give a 14 m and 15 m radius that suit shorter, quicker turns, while 182 cm and 188 cm at 18 m and 19 m want space and speed. If you ski groomers at pace, size up. If you ski bumps and trees, stay shorter than you would on a softer ski, because the layup already gives you stability that extra length would only add to.
Two sheets of metal on an 88 mm waist ask for a binding with elastic travel to match, and the 88 mm waist needs a 90 mm brake at minimum. At 2,100 g per ski at 182 cm this is a heavy ski, so choose a binding for the load rather than for the gram count.
Length and setup guidance from CCBB staff. Ratings are derived from verified construction and shape specs rather than an on-snow test.
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Technical Specifications
Manufacturer specs · Click to expand
Shape and Sizing
- Dimensions
- 127.5-88-109.5 mm (182 cm)
- Turn Radius
- 14 m (164 cm), 15 m (170 cm), 16.5 m (176 cm), 18 m (182 cm), 19 m (188 cm)
- Lengths
- 164, 170, 176, 182, 188 cm
- Rocker Profile
- Rockered tip, camber underfoot, rockered tail
- Weight
- 2,100 g per ski (182 cm)
Construction and Setup
- Core
- Trueblend All Mountain woodcore, beech and poplar
- Laminate
- 2Ti FluxForm All Mountain over a Trueblend All Mountain core
- Sidewall
- Full ABS sidewall, sandwich construction
- Binding Compatibility
- Flat ski. Accepts any alpine binding rated for the skier. Minimum 90 mm brake width for the 88 mm waist.
- Brake Width
- 90 mm minimum, sold separately
Compare the Blizzard Anomaly 88
Anomaly 88 vs. Blizzard Anomaly 94
Same 2Ti FluxForm layup and Trueblend core, wider underfoot. The Anomaly 94 runs 132.5-94-114.5 mm at 182 cm against 127.5-88-109.5 mm on the 88, with a longer 18.5 m radius at that length. Skiers who want more float and a longer arc take the 94; skiers who want faster edge changes on firm snow take the 88.
Shop the Blizzard Anomaly 94 Ski
Anomaly 88 vs. Blizzard Black Pearl 88
Identical 127.5-88-109.5 mm shape, different layup and size run. The Black Pearl 88 uses Blizzard's W.S.D. FluxForm construction and runs from 146 cm to 176 cm with an 11 m radius at the short end, so it reaches lengths and turn shapes the Anomaly 88 does not offer.
Shop the Blizzard Black Pearl 88 Ski
Anomaly 88 vs. DPS Pisteworks 89
Both are firm-snow all-mountain skis at a similar waist, built on opposite philosophies. The Anomaly 88 uses two sheets of titanal for damping, while the DPS Pisteworks 89 is a carbon and foam ski that trades some of that mass for liveliness. Skiers who want the ski to absorb the snow take the Anomaly; skiers who want it to rebound take the Pisteworks.
Shop the DPS Pisteworks 89 Ski
Common Questions
Who should buy the Blizzard Anomaly 88?
The Blizzard Anomaly 88 suits advanced to expert resort skiers who carve with intent and ski firm or variable snow most days. Two sheets of titanal on an 88 mm waist give it the damping to hold a line through chopped-up snow, and the 14 m to 19 m radius range means there is a turn shape in the size run for most skiing styles.
What bindings work with the Blizzard Anomaly 88?
The Blizzard Anomaly 88 ships flat, so it 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, and brakes are sold separately with the binding. This is an alpine ski with no tech fittings or skin attachment, so it is not a candidate for pin bindings or a touring setup.
How much does the Blizzard Anomaly 88 weigh?
2,100 g per ski at 182 cm. Blizzard's catalog prints the figure without a reference length, which is how quotes for this ski ended up disagreeing by roughly 200 g. We established the reference by matching Blizzard's own published figures at named lengths across the collection, and every ski weight on our pages states the length it was taken at.
What length Blizzard Anomaly 88 should I buy?
Pick the length by the turn you want, then check it against your height and speed. The 164 cm and 170 cm lengths give 14 m and 15 m radii for shorter, quicker turns; 176 cm sits at 16.5 m; 182 cm and 188 cm give 18 m and 19 m and want room to run. Because each length has its own core, a shorter Anomaly 88 is a genuinely different ski rather than a trimmed version of a longer one.
Is the Blizzard Anomaly 88 good off-piste?
The Blizzard Anomaly 88 handles cold, chalky off-piste snow and firm chop well, and the rockered tip and tail help it start and release turns in tight terrain. An 88 mm waist and a 127.5 mm shovel are not built for float on a deep day, so treat off-piste as the secondary job for this ski rather than the reason to buy it.
Can the Blizzard Anomaly 88 be used for touring?
No. The Blizzard Anomaly 88 is an alpine ski with a titanal layup, full ABS sidewalls and no tail notch for a skin attachment. It has no tech fittings and no low-weight construction, so it belongs on lifts with an alpine binding. Skiers who want one ski for lifts and skin tracks should look at a dedicated touring ski instead.
Our Verdict
The Blizzard Anomaly 88 is a straightforward pick for a skier who wants an 88 mm all-mountain ski that behaves like a carving ski when asked. Two sheets of titanal in the segmented FluxForm layup over a length-specific Trueblend core give the damping and edge hold that firm snow rewards, and the 14 m to 19 m radius range across five lengths means the turn shape is something you choose rather than something you accept. Tip and tail rocker over camber keeps the Anomaly 88 from feeling locked in, though an 88 mm waist sets a sensible limit on how deep a day this ski wants. Anyone shopping for float should look wider; anyone shopping for edge grip on an 88 has found it.
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