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Megan Hughes

16 Oct 17

Blizzard Rustler 10 2018 Ski Review

Megan Hughes

16 Oct 17
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The Blizzard Rustler 10 2018 is a very stable ski with an extremely fun nature. It’s a great all-in-one ski for someone looking for a dependable partner in all conditions.

It’s very stable underfoot, but we felt there was just a bit of instability in the tip. If you can control this though, it gives you an extremely good performance back.

Lightweight, with a rockered tip and tail, the Rustler 10 is excellent in powder.

This ski is soft and playful enough that you can really enjoy the soft stuff, but strong enough underfoot to keep you feeling well supported by a solid, powerful base if you do come across any tougher snow or crud. You never feel as if this ski is out of its depth.

The Blizzard Rustler 10 is a very nimble ski and really thrives in terrains where it can demonstrate this. Off piste and over jumps it is a lot of fun, with the softer tip making it really enjoyable to ski. It’s great on shorter turns, and very responsive, allowing you to really have fun all across the mountain. Whether it be through obstacles and over bumps, this ski has you feeling confident over all terrains in all conditions.

Blizzard Rustler 10 2018 Ski Review

On piste it’s a good, solid ski with a decent edge hold, but this ski’s energy definitely shines most when it is taken off the beaten track. If you’re looking for a really impressive piste ski this season, there are better options than the Blizzard Rustler 10. However, this is a very good choice for someone looking for that one ski for most conditions.

Blizzard Rustler 10 Features:

  • Multi-Layer ISO Poplar Beech Balsa Paulownia Woodcore
  • Carbon Flipcore Technology
  • Uni-Directional Carbon Tip and Tail
  • D.R.T. Titanal® Anti-Shock Layer
  • Carbon Fiberglass Compound
  • Sandwich Compound Sidewall
  • Sintered Graphite Base
  • Dura-Tec

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Specification

Price: £520
Aimed at: Advanced Skiers

Measurements

Size (cm) 164 172 180 188
Turning Radius (m) 14.5 16 17.5 19
Tail Width (mm) 122.5 122.5 122.5 122.5
Tip Width (mm) 133 133 133 133
Waist Width (mm) 102 102 102 102

Testing Scores

Edge Hold 7.5
Responsiveness 9
Versatility 9
Off-piste 8.5
On-piste 8
Overall Performance 8.5