Blizzard Magnum 8.1 IQ Max (2012)
Tester's Review
Aggressive riders will love the 8.1's tenacity and responsiveness on firm snow. Turn transitions are crisp, and the ride is smooth. A smidge of tip rocker lets you disengage from big round arcs (its preferred type) to scrub speed and dodge gapers. It planes well in crud and shallow powder too. Without exception, all testers were impressed by this fun, adaptable frontsider.
PRICE (MSRP): $850.00
PRICE (MAP): $700.00
Product Specifications |
How We Test
| Year | 2011/2012 |
| Level | Intermediate, Advanced, Expert |
| MSRP | $850.00 |
| MAP | $700.00 |
| Gender | Male |
| Category | Hard Snow |
| Awards | Official Selection, Rocker, Forgiveness |
| Binding | W/ Binding |
| Lengths | 158,165,172,179 |
| Waist/Width | 81 |
| Tip/Waist/Tail | 123-81-108, 121-81-108 |
| Rating: Stability at Speed | 4.13 / 5 |
| Rating: Maneuverability | 3.58 / 5 |
| Rating: Hard Snow Grip | 4.05 / 5 |
| Rating: Crud Performance | 2.52 / 5 |
| Rating: Forgiveness | 3.29 / 5 |
| Rating: Energy/Liveliness | 3.25 / 5 |
| Rating: Flotation | 1.55 / 5 |
| Rating: Versatility | 3.20 / 5 |
| Rating: Overall | 3.27 / 5 |
