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}\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\"\u003eTitanal All-Mountain Ski, 88 mm Waist\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eBlizzard Anomaly 88 Ski\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ccbb-lead\"\u003eThe 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.\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\"\u003eAdvanced 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.\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 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.\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 on an 88 mm waist\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: 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\"\u003e2Ti FluxForm segmented 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: 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\"\u003eRockered tip, 14 m radius at 164 cm\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 (182 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\"\u003e14 m to 19 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, 2Ti 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\"\u003e164, 170, 176, 182, 188 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, frontside 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 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eRadius 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eTip and tail rocker over camber underfoot makes the ski easier to start and release than a fully cambered frontside ski at the same waist.\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 on firm and variable snow\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCarving groomers at speed with a medium to long turn shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eBumps and tight trees, within reason for a titanal ski\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCold, chalky off-piste on a 90 mm-class waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eOne-ski resort quivers for skiers who ride lifts rather than skin tracks\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eTwo 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.\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 (182 cm)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTurn Radius\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e14 m (164 cm), 15 m (170 cm), 16.5 m (176 cm), 18 m (182 cm), 19 m (188 cm)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLengths\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e164, 170, 176, 182, 188 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\u003e2,100 g per ski (182 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\u003e2Ti 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 Anomaly 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\u003eAnomaly 88 vs. Blizzard Anomaly 94\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eSame 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/search?q=Blizzard+Anomaly+94+Ski\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop the Blizzard Anomaly 94 Ski\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eAnomaly 88 vs. Blizzard Black Pearl 88\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eIdentical 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/search?q=Blizzard+Black+Pearl+88+Ski\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop the Blizzard Black Pearl 88 Ski\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eAnomaly 88 vs. DPS Pisteworks 89\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBoth 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/search?q=DPS+Pisteworks+89+Ski\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop the DPS Pisteworks 89 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 Anomaly 88?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat bindings work with the Blizzard Anomaly 88?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow much does the Blizzard Anomaly 88 weigh?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003e2,100 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat length Blizzard Anomaly 88 should I buy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003ePick 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs the Blizzard Anomaly 88 good off-piste?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan the Blizzard Anomaly 88 be used for touring?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eNo. 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.\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 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blizzard","offers":[{"title":"188","offer_id":47887246229661,"sku":"8A637400-001188","price":749.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"182","offer_id":47887246262429,"sku":"8A637400-001182","price":749.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"176","offer_id":47887246295197,"sku":"8A637400-001176","price":749.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"170","offer_id":47887246327965,"sku":"8A637400-001170","price":749.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"164","offer_id":47887246360733,"sku":"8A637400-001164","price":749.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/7103\/files\/1650__resize__8A637400-001_Anomaly_88_01.webp?v=1788543926","url":"https:\/\/cripplecreekbc.com\/products\/blizzard-anomaly-88-ski","provider":"Cripple Creek Backcountry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}