The Black Diamond Impulse Ti 104 is an all-mountain charger with a 104 mm waist in lengths of 172, 179 and 186 cm. It is made in Austria with an engineered poplar core, a pre-preg fiberglass layup and a variable-width Titanal sheet, and it uses recycled content in the race base, sidewalls and tip inlay, which is made from old ski boots.
Flat-top construction, full ABS sidewalls and the Titanal layer add torsional stiffness, power transmission, dampness and edge hold on firmer snow. The trade-off is weight: at 3,660 to 3,940 g per pair depending on length, this is a resort-first freeride ski rather than a light touring plank.
Black Diamond calls it a freerider's one-ski quiver, with optimal use at 70% soft snow and 30% hard snow. Rockered tip and tail with traditional camber underfoot give it turnability in tight spots and playful float in powder. It is built for hard-charging skiers chasing deep turns off-piste.
Turn radius runs 17, 18 and 19 m across the 172, 179 and 186 cm lengths. We are happy to help you choose a length at the shop.
This is a ski we would happily ride every day of the season, powerful on groomers and a blast when it snows.
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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