Blizzard Black Pearl (2013)
Tester's Review
The Black Pearl may be named after a bull the theme of Blizzard's Free Mountain line but it runs like a thoroughbred. On groomed snow, sweeping GS turns are its forte, while its tip-and-tail rocker profile is smear-friendly off the trail. "For ladies who aren't afraid to put their purse down," said one Colorado tester. The Black Pearl is a narrower one-ski-quiver with attitude.
PRICE (MSRP): $750.00
PRICE (MAP): $600.00
Product Specifications |
How We Test
| Year | 2012/2013 |
| Level | Advanced, Expert, Hi-Expert |
| MSRP | $750.00 |
| MAP | $600.00 |
| Gender | Female |
| Awards | Official Selection |
| Binding | flat |
| Lengths | 152, 159, 166, 173 |
| Waist/Width | 88 |
| Tip/Waist/Tail | 125-88-110 |
| Rating: Stability at Speed | 3.79 / 5 |
| Rating: Maneuverability | 3.01 / 5 |
| Rating: Hard Snow Grip | 3.18 / 5 |
| Rating: Crud Performance | 3.28 / 5 |
| Rating: Forgiveness | 2.37 / 5 |
| Rating: Energy/Liveliness | 2.18 / 5 |
| Rating: Flotation | 2.84 / 5 |
| Rating: Versatility | 2.73 / 5 |
| Rating: Overall | 2.92 / 5 |
