Decent float / could be better

By THOMAS ARMENTO Ranked #2 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis November 12, 2008

My review is for the 07/08 version (I'm not sure what changes, if any, Nordica made to this ski for 08/09). I used this ski early on last season, but had to dump it because it wasn't performing up to par. I felt the float was substantial in anything up to 24" but beyond that, the Blowers left much to be desired (for reference, I'm 5'10", 215#). Nordica lists the turning radius at 29m for the 193cm length but that's a load of garbage; this ski is far turnier than that and I would compare it more to a 23-25m radius ski. Although the Blowers are 110mm in the waist, they are strictly a powder ski. In hardpack conditions, I've felt that these skis got tossed around quite a bit. I've heard the 185cm length is better suited for non-powder since it has the same amount of material as in the 193cm. The Blowers can be had for cheap, but you do get what you pay for. On the plus side, they are a ton of fun in the trees and are better than average for stomping airs.

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