The Black Pearl 88 is Blizzard's best-known women's ski, built on a W.S.D. Trueblend All Mountain woodcore of poplar and beech with women's specific FluxForm titanal construction. It has an 88 mm waist, a rockered tip and tail with camber underfoot, and measures 127.5/88/109.5 mm with a 14 m radius at 170 cm.
The trade-off of an 88 mm waist is float in deep snow. It is at its best on groomers, bumps and mixed conditions, and a wider ski will do more on a true powder day.
It is for intermediate to expert women who want one ski that can venture off-piste for the first time or trench hardpack for the ten millionth. Blizzard builds it around women-specific weight and leverage.
Sintered base, available down to 146 cm. Stop by and we will help you pick the right length.
We think the Black Pearl 88 is one of the best all-mountain skis a woman can own, confident, dynamic and fun on every run.
Rocker in the tip and tail makes the ski easy to steer and floats it in powder, while camber underfoot grips on firm snow.
Beech and poplar, tuned for each Anomaly or Black Pearl model and length.
Two titanal strips taper toward the tip and tail, with a composite plate underfoot for precise grip and a freer flex at the ends.
Sidewalls along the full length for power and edge hold.
A fast, durable sintered base.
| Length (cm) | Tip / Waist / Tail (mm) | Radius (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 146 | 125 / 88 / 107 | 11 |
| 152 | 125.5 / 88 / 107.5 | 12 |
| 158 | 126 / 88 / 108 | 13 |
| 164 | 126.5 / 88 / 108.5 | 14 |
| 170 | 127.5 / 88 / 109.5 | 15 |
| 176 | 127.5 / 88 / 109.5 | 16.5 |
This guide is for alpine (downhill) skis. Ski length depends on your height, your ability, and how you like to ski. Use this chart as a starting point, then talk to us about the ski itself: rocker, width, and turn shape all change how long a ski feels.
| Height | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced | Expert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10" / 147 | 120–130 | 130–140 | 140–150 | 145–155 |
| 5'0" / 152 | 125–135 | 135–145 | 145–155 | 150–160 |
| 5'2" / 157 | 130–140 | 140–150 | 150–160 | 155–165 |
| 5'4" / 163 | 135–145 | 145–155 | 155–165 | 160–170 |
| 5'6" / 168 | 140–150 | 150–160 | 160–170 | 165–175 |
| 5'8" / 173 | 145–155 | 155–165 | 165–175 | 170–180 |
| 5'10" / 178 | 150–160 | 160–170 | 170–180 | 175–185 |
| 6'0" / 183 | 155–165 | 165–175 | 175–185 | 180–190 |
| 6'2" / 188 | 160–170 | 170–180 | 180–190 | 185–192 |
| 6'4" / 193 | 165–175 | 175–185 | 185–192 | 190–192 |
Not sure? Call us at (802) 253-4531 or stop in. Want to try before you buy? Demo a ski and we deduct the rental from the purchase.
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