Talk about a long and low rocker profile. This Blaze 106 is about as close as it comes to a fully-rockered ski these days (without actually being one).Basically, though, from the front of the toe piece through the tip, the shovel is slightly bent upwards, and the same goes for the tail behind the heel. While the splay, especially in the tail, doesn’t really ever amount to much, the shovel’s height off the snow does allow the 106 to float with the best of them. We’re seeing some massive tip widths here, too, with the widest part of the ski measuring 146 mm and the tail hitting 128. Combine that with the 106 waist and a 3D Radius sidecut, and we’re seeing some big numbers in the front and back. The ski has great short-turning focus when you’re skiing the middle—16-meters in the 172, but if you let them run at shallower edge angles in the tips and tails, we’re seeing radii of 33 and 25-meters respectively.
These skis have been quite versatile when it comes to application since inception. Thanks to the light weight, the ski’s ability to tour as well as charge, and the solid yet maneuverable construction, there are many skiers who will find equally as many reasons to get this ski. It could be anything from a dedicated tourer to a pow day ski for skiers like us in Vermont. Any way you choose to use it, you’ll be amazed at the blend of agility, flotation, and composure of the 2024 Volkl Blaze 106.
