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- Mar 5, 2017
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Philpug: I could see the pride in Blizzard’s product manager when he talks about the effort and time put into this new collection of skis; when we talked about the older Peacemaker, he had trouble making eye contact and was willing to talk about any other ski. He now takes as much pride in talking about the Rustler 10 and 11 as he does the freeride skis like the Bonafide and Brahma. The difference in this new collection is that the whole ski works and works well in every condition and terrain that you would expect it to. Keeping with the cowboy theme: not to beat a dead horse, but Jed, a Rustler 9 for 18-19 would be a great addition.
Andy Mink: This is a big, strong ski and it requests a pilot who has the chops to drive it. I don’t think I was able to get it up to speed in enough snow to appreciate its width and capabilities. It definitely floats in powder but needs more pitch and speed to turn easily. I probably would have been more comfortable on the next length, or even two, down. It is a big mountain powder ski and makes no excuses for it. On the groomers it holds a turn quite well but, at 116 underfoot in the 192 length, it isn’t terribly easy to get back and forth from edge to edge.
Insider tip: Get to the shop early, these will be sold out by Christmas.
Andy Mink: This is a big, strong ski and it requests a pilot who has the chops to drive it. I don’t think I was able to get it up to speed in enough snow to appreciate its width and capabilities. It definitely floats in powder but needs more pitch and speed to turn easily. I probably would have been more comfortable on the next length, or even two, down. It is a big mountain powder ski and makes no excuses for it. On the groomers it holds a turn quite well but, at 116 underfoot in the 192 length, it isn’t terribly easy to get back and forth from edge to edge.
Insider tip: If you’re a Blizzard fan boy, try the Rustler 9 or 10 if the 11 is a bit too much.
- Who is it for?
- Skiers who want to let their inner kid out and rip. Strong skiers who enjoy a powerful big mountain ski that requires attention.
- Who is it not for?
- Ice mavens. Perhaps bigger skiers could overpower it, but don’t quote me on that. Lighter, less adept skiers. Intermediate skiers can definitely ski it, but there may be better choices.
- Skier ability
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- Advanced
- Expert
- Ski category
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- All Mountain
- Powder
- Ski attributes
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- Off Piste
- Trees
- Touring/Backcountry
- Segment
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- Men
Specifications
- Available sizes
- 172, 180, 188, 192
- Dimensions
- 142-114-132
- Radius
- 17.5m@172cm
- Rocker profile
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- Camber with tip and tail rocker
- Size Scaling
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- Dimensions
- Construction design
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- Carryover
- Binding options
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- Flat