Black Diamond Impulse Ti 98 Skis 26/27
Black Diamond Impulse Ti 98 Skis 26/27
Black Diamond Impulse Ti 98 Skis 26/27
Black Diamond Impulse Ti 98 Skis 26/27
Black Diamond Impulse Ti 98 Skis 26/27
Black Diamond Impulse Ti 98 Skis 26/27
Black Diamond Impulse Ti 98 Skis 26/27
Black Diamond Impulse Ti 98 Skis 26/27
Black Diamond Impulse Ti 98 Skis 26/27
Black Diamond Impulse Ti 98 Skis 26/27
Black Diamond Impulse Ti 98 Skis 26/27
Black Diamond Impulse Ti 98 Skis 26/27
Black Diamond Impulse Ti 98 Skis 26/27
Black Diamond Impulse Ti 98 Skis 26/27
Black Diamond

Black Diamond Impulse Ti 98 Skis 26/27

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The Impulse Ti 98 is a versatile all-mountain ski with a moderate 98 mm waist that can hold its own at high speeds. It is Austrian-made with an engineered poplar core, a pre-preg fiberglass layup and a variable-width Titanal sheet for edge hold, and it uses post-consumer recycled content, including a tip inlay made from old ski boots.

Flat-top construction and full ABS sidewalls add power and torsional stiffness, so it blows through chop and tackles steep, chalky, technical lines with confidence. The trade-off is weight: at 3,480 to 3,920 g per pair, it is built for resort and sidecountry rather than long skin tracks.

Black Diamond puts optimal use at 60% soft snow and 40% hard snow. Rockered tip and tail with camber underfoot make it comfortable ripping groomers and seeking out day-old powder in the trees. It is for strong skiers who want one ski for the whole mountain.

Available in 175 to 189 cm, with turn radii of 17, 18 and 19 m across the length range. We are happy to help you dial in the right length at the shop.

We think this is a fantastic East Coast daily driver, stable on hardpack and plenty of fun when the trees fill in.

Tech Features

Early Rise Rocker

Early rise in the tip with camber underfoot and a rockered tail.

Engineered Poplar Core

A poplar wood core.

Titanal Layer

Pre-preg fiberglass with an added layer of titanal for damping, power and stability.

Full ABS Sidewalls

Full ABS sidewall construction.

Recycled Race Base

A 100% recycled UHMW race base, with 50% recycled sidewalls and a tip inlay made from old ski boots.

Complete Specs

Length (cm) Tip / Waist / Tail (mm) Radius (m) Weight per ski (g)
175 131 / 98 / 119 17 1740
182 131 / 98 / 119 18 1790
189 132 / 98 / 120 19 1860

Details

  • Profile: Early rise rocker, camber, rockered tail
  • Core: Engineered poplar
  • Tip rocker: 175: 308mm, 182: 320mm, 189: 332mm
  • Optimal use: 60% soft snow, 40% hard snow
  • Made in: Austria

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.

Recommended Alpine Length (cm)

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

Quick Rule

  • Beginner: ski tip around your chin. Shorter skis turn easily.
  • Intermediate: tip between your nose and forehead.
  • Advanced: tip around the top of your head, for stability at speed.
  • Expert: about 5cm longer than advanced, for hard charging and big-mountain terrain.

Adjust For

  • Go longer: heavier build, fast skiing, deep snow, lots of tip rocker.
  • Go shorter: lighter build, tight trees and moguls, uphill touring.
  • Telemark: if you want a ski for tele, we recommend going down about 10cm from the length you normally like.

Not sure? Ask us online or stop in. Want to try before you buy? Demo a ski and we deduct the rental from the purchase.

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