Blizzard Rustler 9 Alpine Touring Ski
Rustler 9 Alpine Touring Ski
It's wild, you can actually shop for Blizzard's Rustler 9 in your favorite dictionary! That's because there's a picture of it next to the word, "versatility."
Apologies for the dad joke... In all seriousness, the Rustler 9 has steadily built a legacy as a narrower-profile freeride ski that bombs all over the mountain, equally at home ripping resort groomers as it is playing in softer off-piste snow. The Rustler 9 achieves this fine balance mainly thanks to Blizzard's Carbon Flipcore D.R.T. (Dynamic Release Technology) construction, which adds stability underfoot, accentuates rebound and playfulness, and improves flotation on softer snow. All while maintaining a delightfully svelte weight.
We have entered "one quiver" territory, folks. From intermediate skiers looking to discover the Colorado's backcountry paradise to experts hungry to set an edge and pin the needle, the Rustler 9 is truly a ski that'll do what you tell it...and with style.
Hey, the closeout price doesn't hurt, either!
2023 CLOSEOUT
Specs
- Balanced freeride ski meant to explore the entire mountain, from variable terrain to hunting powder stashes
- Putting the ski on edge delivers ridiculously poppy turns
- Multi-layer Woodcore (ISO, poplar, beech, balsa, paulownia) lends the ski a balanced feel
- Carbon Flipcore D.R.T. employs Titanal underfoot and lightens up the tip/tail to give you a more playful ski, especially in soft snow
- Sandwich Compound Sidewall serves up stability and power transfer while maintaining top-level durability
- Rocker-Camber-Rocker profile boasts easy handling and excellent edge grip
- Increased tip and tail rocker offers more floatation at speed, while underfoot camber serves up serious control
- Sintered graphite base
Length (cm) | 164 | 172 | 180 | 188 |
Tip Width (mm) | -- | -- | 127.5 | -- |
Waist Width (mm) | -- | -- | 94 | -- |
Tail Width (mm) | -- | -- | 117 | -- |
Turning Radius (m) | 14 | 15.5 | 17 | 18.5 |
Weight per Ski (g/lbs) | -- | -- | 1960 / 4.3 | -- |