Black Diamond Zealot (2008)
Black Diamond redesigned its entire 2008 ski lineup. Full wood cores throughout provide exceptional snap and dampness. The Zealot knows one speed: hell-bent.
Props
An AK-style charger. Give this monster lots of space and gradient.
Gripes
Unwieldy at low speeds and anything tighter-than-super-G turns.
Tester's Take
"BD has found a perfect ski construction for the ripping skier." —Neil Beidleman
PRICE (MSRP): $639.00
Product Specifications |
How We Test
| Year | 2007/2008 |
| Level | Advanced |
| MSRP | $639.00 |
| Gender | Male |
| Binding | without bindings |
| Lengths | 182, 192 |
| Tip/Waist/Tail | 136/110/126 |
| Rating: Powder Performance | 3.11 / 5 |
| Rating: Stability at Speed | 3.70 / 5 |
| Rating: Long Turns | 3.70 / 5 |
| Rating: Medium Turns | 3.47 / 5 |
| Rating: Short Turns | 3.24 / 5 |
| Rating: Maneuverability | 3.20 / 5 |
| Rating: Hard Snow Grip | 3.70 / 5 |
| Rating: Crud Performance | 3.00 / 5 |
| Rating: Corduroy Performance | 3.70 / 5 |
| Rating: Moguls Performance | 3.00 / 5 |
| Rating: Forgiveness | 3.00 / 5 |
| Rating: Average Score | 3.34 / 5 |
| Rating: Quickness/Bumps | 3.22 / 5 |
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