Blizzard Skis

gmcunni · Mar 20, 2012

Has anyone skied both the Blizzard Bushwacker and Blizzard Bonafide Skis?

i skied the bushwacker and liked it but was looking for something a little wider. i'd be interested to hear first hand comparison.

Hawkshot99 · Mar 20, 2012

gmcunni said:
Has anyone skied both the Blizzard Bushwacker and Blizzard Bonafide Skis?

i skied the bushwacker and liked it but was looking for something a little wider. i'd be interested to hear first hand comparison.

I own the Bushwacker, and have skied the Bonafide as well. The Bonafide is a real fun ski in softer snow at both high speeds and low. In firmer snow they were still good when going fast, but not so great at tighter turns.

I went with the Bushwacker as it would be better at the majority of the time I got to use it, and could not have been happier.

For next year, I cant decide if I want to get Bushackers again, or Volkl Kendos.

gmcunni · Jan 12, 2013

saw some bonafides up in N VT and they were calling my name....

deadheadskier · Jan 12, 2013

Hawkshot99 said:
For next year, I cant decide if I want to get Bushackers again, or Volkl Kendos.

Your Bushwackers from this year wouldn't last a second season?

Hawkshot99 · Jan 12, 2013

deadheadskier said:
Your Bushwackers from this year wouldn't last a second season?

Of coarse they would. But I get a loaner pair of skis with my job for the year.

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mriceyman · Jan 12, 2013

i absolutely love my bonafides...on extreme hard pack you might get a little chatter at mach 1 but for powder and trees they are fantastic. best ski purchase ive ever made.

gmcunni · Jan 12, 2013

mriceyman said:
i absolutely love my bonafides...on extreme hard pack you might get a little chatter at mach 1 but for powder and trees they are fantastic. best ski purchase ive ever made.

i see in your sig you have 173 cm, may i ask your approx physical size?

mriceyman · Jan 12, 2013

gmcunni said:
i see in your sig you have 173 cm, may i ask your approx physical size?

im 5'7 bout 160 .. i was thinking bout the 180s but figured 73 should be enough for a small guy like me lol

gmcunni · Jan 12, 2013

mriceyman said:
im 5'7 bout 160 .. i was thinking bout the 180s but figured 73 should be enough for a small guy like me lol

cool, i'm a bit heavier than you, was thinking the 180 would be my size. on 170s now (no rocker)

gmcunni · Jan 18, 2013

new ski in the blizzard mix - Brahma. Philpug reviewed it on epic

http://www.epicski.com/t/117222/2014-blizzard-brahma

seems like a bushwacker with metal for stiffness?

mriceyman · Jan 18, 2013

brahma bull eh? looks cool

Hawkshot99 · Jan 18, 2013

gmcunni said:
new ski in the blizzard mix - Brahma. Philpug reviewed it on epic

http://www.epicski.com/t/117222/2014-blizzard-brahma

seems like a bushwacker with metal for stiffness?

Bushwacker has metal...

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WoodCore · Jan 18, 2013

Been ripping around on the Cochise this year............it rocks in the pow and soft stuff as expected but also does remarkably well on the groomers and hard pack! I'm 5'10" and skiing a 184 but could have gone shorter. First time skiing on a rocker"ed" ski and it does take some time to adjust regardless I'm liking the technology!

gmcunni · Jan 29, 2013

gmcunni said:
new ski in the blizzard mix - Brahma. Philpug reviewed it on epic

his Youtube review:

Philpug · Jan 30, 2013

The Brahma is a Bushwacker with a Bonafide construction and a slightly stiffer tail. It is a Bonafide for the east and the compromise you are looking for.

wa-loaf · Jan 30, 2013

Philpug said:
The Brahma is a Bushwacker with a Bonafide construction and a slightly stiffer tail. It is a Bonafide for the east and the compromise you are looking for.

What are the dimensions on the Brahma?

gmcunni · Jan 30, 2013

Philpug said:
The Brahma is a Bushwacker with a Bonafide construction and a slightly stiffer tail. It is a Bonafide for the east and the compromise you are looking for.

so bonafide isn't an east coast ski?

gmcunni · Jan 30, 2013

wa-loaf said:
What are the dimensions on the Brahma?

125/88/110 @ 180

wa-loaf · Jan 30, 2013

gmcunni said:
125/88/110 @ 180

Yeah, I want something in the 98 range. Bonafides seem to be sold out everywhere. Maybe Atomic Alibi, but there are no deals on them right now. Want to replace the Watea 94 in the next year or so.

gmcunni · Jan 30, 2013

wa-loaf said:
Yeah, I want something in the 98 range. Bonafides seem to be sold out everywhere. Maybe Atomic Alibi, but there are no deals on them right now. Want to replace the Watea 94 in the next year or so.

i'm looking for something in that same range (~95). There is a Watea 98 BC (back country) that looks nice and few reviews i read said it was a fine front side ski too.

i've seen a few bonafides still in stock but no deals. i tested the Alibi last year, liked it.

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