How is zero g 105 compared to voile hyper charger ?
Except from weight difference ?
Blizzard Zero G 105 Ski
Ever since taking its rightful place as the head of the Blizzard touring ski stable, the Zero G 105 has made quite a splash, especially amongst aggressive skiers looking to venture to faraway places. Not being content with good, Blizzard has continued their journey towards great by tweaking the Carbon Drive laminate (now in its third iteration). As a result, Blizzard was able to make the ride a little more friendly without sacrificing the hard-charging performance people have come to love. In other words, the ski loses none of its soft snow pedigree but becomes friendlier when the snow is less friendly (or just downright awful). While the tip and tail rocker make the Zero G 105 a powder ripping fiend, the long sidecut combined with Carbon Drive 3.0 laminate ensures it’s no slouch on hard snow, either. Built to explore distant peaks and the powder-filled couloirs that reside on them, the Zero G 105 is a reliable soft snow-oriented partner that will calmly tackle any objective.
- Carbon Drive 3.0 is a carbon laminate that allows Blizzard to fine-tune ski characteristics.
- Rocker-camber-rocker profile helps the ski float and maneuver in deep snow.
- The long side cut helps provide a tenacious edge hold on steep terrain.
- Widest ski in the Blizzard touring lineup is the sweet spot for many.
Update 2025/26: A very subtle top sheet change on the same great ski.
| Specifications | |
| Length(s) cm | 164, 172, 180, 188 |
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Weight |
1335g [164] 1400g [172] 1490g [180] 1630g [188] |
| Weight (pair) | 2670g [164] 2800g [172] 2980g [180] 3260g [188] |
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131-103-117 [164] 131-103-117 [172] 133-105-119 [180] 134-105-120 [188] |
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Turn |
18m [164] 20m [172] 23m [180] 24m [188] |
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Skin |
Tip recession, tail notch |
| Specs Verified | Yes |
| Design | |
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Rockered tip, camber underfoot, subtle tail rocker |
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Rounded tip and tails with a long radius |
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Carbon Drive 3.0 |
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Paulownia |
| Skimo Co Says | |
| Usage | Powder touring |
| Notes | Carbon Drive 3.0 gets rid of the harshness but keeps the charge |
| Bottom Line | Competitive weight with exceptional performance |
| Compare to other High-fat Skis | |
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Questions & Reviews
2/16/2023
Question from
Christian 
2/16/2023
Hi Christian, the Voile Hyper Charger is going to be more soft snow oriented and playful, due to its more rockered tips and tails. The Zero G 105 has plenty of width to float, but geared more towards variable snow and harder pack with plenty of camber underfoot.
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2/7/2023
Hi there: how would you compare the Zero G 105 to the Armada Locator 104? On paper they seem quite similar/a worthy competitor and with the Locator being even lighter than the Zero G I'm super curious on where/how they differ performance-wise. Thanks
2/7/2023
Seth,
The Locators are very energetic and playful. Easy to break out of turns and easy to get back into them. At high speed in chop they keep gaining energy long after other skis become unstable. The Zero Gs are more of a traditional ski, not to say they're outdated of course. A bit stiffer and more locked in, and probably more stable in steeps.
The Locators are very energetic and playful. Easy to break out of turns and easy to get back into them. At high speed in chop they keep gaining energy long after other skis become unstable. The Zero Gs are more of a traditional ski, not to say they're outdated of course. A bit stiffer and more locked in, and probably more stable in steeps.
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2/6/2023
I've been wanting to buy my first pair of touring skis. I've read 100 different reviews on lots of skis, but I think I'm basically down to the Blizzard Zero G 105 or the K2 Dispatch 101. I'm a novice ski tourer, but have grown up inbounds skiing. My resort ski is a Nordica Enforcer 100 that I love. I ski hard, I'm willing to ski pretty much any terrain. I'm 6'4" 215.
I'd love any input or thoughts on those two skis. Also, if you think there's a better ski for me/my skiing please feel free to share!
I'd love any input or thoughts on those two skis. Also, if you think there's a better ski for me/my skiing please feel free to share!
2/6/2023
Bryan,
This would be a great ski! Stiff like the enforcer, but keep in mind that this ski doesn't have the weight to soak up crud like the enforcer. You might want to also check out the Dynastar M-Tour 99. In my experience, it skis very much like an alpine ski and is much more stable than the weight would imply. I don't have any experience with the K2 ski, but in my mind, it's heavier than what I would want to use as a dedicated touring setup.
This would be a great ski! Stiff like the enforcer, but keep in mind that this ski doesn't have the weight to soak up crud like the enforcer. You might want to also check out the Dynastar M-Tour 99. In my experience, it skis very much like an alpine ski and is much more stable than the weight would imply. I don't have any experience with the K2 ski, but in my mind, it's heavier than what I would want to use as a dedicated touring setup.
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1/17/2023
Question from
Ian
Any thoughts here between the Blizzard Zero G 105 and Black Diamond Helio 104. I'm looking into my first proper/light weight-ish touring setup for the Eastern Sierra. I'm 6'2" 190 lbs. In the Helio 104 I am looking at their longest ski at 184 cm. The Zero G, I would opt for the 188, fearing the 180 would be too small, I haven't skied on any skis 180cm or less since I was probably 13.
1/18/2023
Ian,
The Helios are very damp - think "wet noodle". Not necessarily a bad thing, but the ski will carry very little energy from turn to turn.
The Zero G is more energetic and easier to ski, probably more fun for most people to ski.
As always, it's personal preference!
The Helios are very damp - think "wet noodle". Not necessarily a bad thing, but the ski will carry very little energy from turn to turn.
The Zero G is more energetic and easier to ski, probably more fun for most people to ski.
As always, it's personal preference!
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1/4/2023
Chooch
(used product regularly)
Fantastic all-round backcountry ski: lightweight, durable and handles variable snow extremely well. Low-key graphics a perfect contrast to most skis in this era of attention-seeking hype, however, topsheets do collect a bit more snow than other glossier skis on occasion. Currently using them with TLT low tech race binding and enjoying the lightweight performance.
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11/23/2022
Hi there, I can't decide between the 180cm or the 188cm Zero G 105?
I am 6'1" 175ibs.
In bounds I ski a Rustler 11 188 and a Atris 184 but for touring I have used a 180cm Rossi Soul 7, which felt nice going up but feels to short on the way down for how I ski.
I am worried the a 188 would be harder for kickturns and tight trees.
But I also want to make sure I have a ski that can charge down hill and feel comfortable on.
What do you recommend? 180 or 188 in the Zero G 105?
I am 6'1" 175ibs.
In bounds I ski a Rustler 11 188 and a Atris 184 but for touring I have used a 180cm Rossi Soul 7, which felt nice going up but feels to short on the way down for how I ski.
I am worried the a 188 would be harder for kickturns and tight trees.
But I also want to make sure I have a ski that can charge down hill and feel comfortable on.
What do you recommend? 180 or 188 in the Zero G 105?
11/23/2022
Hi Matthew, you have analyzed the differences quite thoroughly. A lot of us round down for touring practicality, but yes, on those dream runs we may have enjoyed rounding up. But we always had a dream run nonetheless! You could also look at splitting the difference in another model of course.
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10/10/2022
I have my choices narrowed down to this Blizzard Zero G 105 or the DPS Pagoda tour 106 C2. Can you comment on how they would differ from each other.
10/10/2022
Hi Gary,
Great question! The Blizzard Zero G will be stiffer ski compared to the DPS, and because the Blizzard has a long turning radius, it will be better at charging in comparison. The Blizzard Zero G caters more towards a mountaineering powder ski.
The DPS is a damper ski; it will want to make shorter turns and will be more versatile as it will ski better be a variety of conditions.
Great question! The Blizzard Zero G will be stiffer ski compared to the DPS, and because the Blizzard has a long turning radius, it will be better at charging in comparison. The Blizzard Zero G caters more towards a mountaineering powder ski.
The DPS is a damper ski; it will want to make shorter turns and will be more versatile as it will ski better be a variety of conditions.
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