Blizzard Zero G 85 (Backcountry Touring Ski 2023/2024)

At 85mm underfoot, the Zero G 85 is your weapon of choice for long days on the skin track and early morning uphill workouts alike. While remaining narrow and light for crushing vert, an updated iteration of Blizzard’s proven Carbon Drive technology in version 3.0 provides for a more consistent, stable feel on the descent. So whether you’re high in the alpine chasing consequential lines or just trying to stay fit and have fun, you can count on the Zero G 85 to rise to every occasion, just as you do.

Construction: Carbon Drive 3.0 Sandwich Partial Sidewall

Core + Key Materials: Paulownia Woodcore

Rocker: Rocker-Camber-Rocker

CARBON REINFORCEMENTS
The Carbon Drive 3.0 is empowered by two underfoot carbon reinforcements.
The carbon reinforcements are two edge-to-edge layers of bi-direction carbon fiber placed in the binding mounting areas, in order to provide:

• IMPROVED EDGE GRIP
• ENHANCED POWER TRANSMISSION

The Carbon Drive 3.0 is the technology upgrade of the Carbon Drive 2.0 technology: a full length 3D shaped unidirectional carbon fiber chassis running through the entire length of the ski, combined with an ultra-light pawlonia woodcore (Zero G 85, 95): this combination guarantees a super lite construction keeping the necessary structure for performance. Ensures optimal torsional rigidity and flex, placing the carbon in those area where it is really needed.

At the 2023/2024 WorldSkitest the skis were closely evaluated in the category „Touring Men 1“. Tester opinion: "With the "Blizzard Zero G 085" it can happen that you reach the summit faster than expected. The feather-light construction is easy on the tourer's strength and allows for an effortless ascent. The easy handling of the skins also stood out positively. Overall, this model is a good touring ski that our testers liked a lot."

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