The Völkl Blaze 82 is designed as a versatile freeride ski for full on-mountain exploration. It features tip & tail rocker with camber underfoot, a multilayer wood core, and full sidewall construction to blend stability, edge control, and playfulness.

It balances lightness with strength — the multilayer wood core gives good pop and responsiveness, while features like Suspension Tips & Tails absorb chatter and maintain clean turn initiation. Its tip & tail rocker helps in variable snow and reduces hang-ups.

Intermediate to advanced skiers seeking a do-it-all ski that isn’t overbuilt. Great for riders who enjoy carving groomers, exploring side hits, and handling mixed snow conditions with one ski.

• Dimensions: 125 / 82 / 107 mm in reference size (e.g. 166 cm) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
• Turning radius: ~13 m in reference length (166 cm) :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Tip & Tail Rocker profile :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Core: Multilayer Woodcore (poplar / lighter woods) :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Base: P-Tex 2100 :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Full Sidewall construction for solid edge support :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Suspension Tips & Tails (elastic TPU inserts) for vibration damping :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Weight: ~2450 g per ski in reference size :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Sizes available: 146, 152, 159, 166, 173, 180 cm :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

While offering good versatility, its 82 mm waist means this ski won’t float as well on deep powder compared to wider freeride skis. In very soft or heavy snow, it may require more effort. At high speeds, the lighter build may feel less damped than massively built skis.

The Blaze 82 tends to ride true to your normal ski length. For sharper turn response and agility, you might opt for one size shorter; for more stability and higher speed control, go with your usual length or size up.