Blizzard Zero G 85 Ski
When you’re high in the alpine, picking your way through consequential terrain, having reliable partners and equipment is a must. For years, the Zero-G line has been a staple of legendary ski mountaineers, proving itself in some of the most demanding places in the world. Now back and better than ever, the Zero-G 85 seeks to keep what made it synonymous with durability and razer-like edge grip, while making it less demanding in other types of conditions. Blizzard achieved this by refining the Carbon Drive laminate, which is a carbon overlay that allows for precise control of torsional and longitudinal stiffness. Combine this with an intelligent 3D construction, carbon-reinforced mounting plate, and partial sidewall, you get a ski that lives up to its name. Which is, maximum performance with zero grams of unnecessary weight.
- Carbon Drive 3.0 laminate allows for the flex to be fine-tuned.
- 3D milling provides torsional rigidity while keeping weight down
- Long sidecut makes the ski less catchy in variable snow.
- Carbon-reinforced mounting plate helps with durability and binding retention.
| Specifications | |
| Lengths (cm) | 150, 157, 164, 171, 178 |
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Weight |
910g [150] 945g [157] 1005g [164] 1070g [171] 1160g [178] |
| Weight (pair) | 1820g [150] 1890g [157] 2010g [164] 2140g [171] 2320g [178] |
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113-85-97 [150] 115-85-99 [157] 115-85-99 [164] 115-85-99 [171] 117-85-101 [178] |
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Turn |
17.0m [150] 17.5m [157] 19.5m [164] 22.0m [178] 21.5m [171] |
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Skin |
Tip recession, tail notch |
| Specs Verified | 164, 171, 178 only |
| Design | |
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Limited tip rocker and a smidge of tail lift |
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Modest shovel, tapered tail |
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Partial sidewall with full sidewall under the mounting area |
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Carbon Drive 3.0 |
| Skimo Co Says | |
| Usage | Touring, mountaineering |
| Notes | A touch softer and friendlier than the older Zero G's |
| Bottom Line | The next iteration of a timeless, classic touring ski |
| Compare to other Low-fat Skis | |
