The Sheeva 9 is Blizzard's 96 mm women's freeride ski, built for the days that are not perfect powder days. It uses a W.S.D. Trueblend Free woodcore of beech, poplar and paulownia with three flex zones, W.S.D. FluxForm Freeride Ti construction, and a rockered tip and tail with camber underfoot. At 174 cm it measures 129/96/118.5 mm with a 16 m radius.
The trade-off of a do-everything width is that it is a bit less floaty than the wider Sheevas on a deep day. In exchange it is quicker and more precise on firm snow and in bumps.
It is for women who ski the whole mountain and want one ski that handles most conditions. The softer tip and tail make turn initiation easy, while the stiffer center gives edge grip and stability.
Radius runs from 12 m at 150 cm to 16 m at 174 cm. Stop by and we will help you pick the right length.
We think the Sheeva 9 is a perfect everyday ski for Vermont, fun on the groomers and ready when the snow gets soft.
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, poplar and paulownia blended for each Rustler or Sheeva model so the flex can be tuned precisely.
Two titanal strips taper toward the tip and tail, with a composite plate underfoot for precise grip and a freer flex at the ends.
ABS or phenol sidewalls for stability, power transmission and durability.
A fast, durable sintered base.
| Length (cm) | Tip / Waist / Tail (mm) | Radius (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 | 127 / 96 / 116.5 | 12 |
| 156 | 127.5 / 96 / 117 | 13 |
| 162 | 128 / 96 / 117.5 | 14 |
| 168 | 128.5 / 96 / 118 | 15 |
| 174 | 129 / 96 / 118.5 | 16 |
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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