Ski: 2022-2023 Blizzard Hustle 10, 180 cm
Available Lengths: 156, 164, 172, 180, 188 cm
Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 178.2 cm
Stated Weight Per Ski: 1780 grams
Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski: 1849 & 1855 grams
Stated Dimensions: 133-102-122.5 mm
Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 132.6-101.4-122.2 mm
Stated Sidecut Radius (180 cm): 17.5 meters
Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 61 mm / 33 mm
Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 6 mm
Core Materials: poplar/paulownia/beech + carbon stringers + carbon & fiberglass laminate
Base: sintered
Factory Recommended Mount Point: -7.5 cm from center; 81.6 cm from tail
[Note: Our pair of the Hustle 10 is a pre-production model that has a slightly thicker top sheet material than what the final production models will have, which are reportedly closer to Blizzard’s stated weight.]
[Editor’s Note: In the interest of getting you information sooner on some of the products we’re reviewing, we’re posting here some of our measured specs and manufacturer details, and will update in the future. Take a look, and let us know in the Comments Section below what questions you’d like us to answer.]
What Blizzard says about the Hustle Series
“Some prefer late starts and long lift rides, and that will always be alright with us. But for all you skiers who are here to hustle—those of you who work late, rise early, climb hard, rip turns, and always pack a headlamp—there’s a new ski collection in town that honors your every move. We even named it after you: Hustle. You might think of the Hustle collection as a combination of Blizzard’s lightweight Zero Gs and ripping Rustlers. But when you hit the skin track—and definitely, when you drop in—you’ll find Hustle is unlike anything else in the world. Light on the uphill and incredibly stable on the downhill with our proven TrueBlend Free Woodcore and Carbon DRT support, Hustle makes no compromises at any point of your ski experience. Because you, dear skier, deserve gear that hustles as hard as you.”
Flex Pattern
Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the Hustle 10:
Tips: 6-6.5
Shovels: 7-7.5
In Front of Toe Piece: 8-10
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 10-8
Tails: 7.5-6
What stands out here is how symmetrical this flex pattern is.
Flash Review
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Is this a fully rockered (no camber) ski?
If so, how does it compare to the 4Frnt Raven?
It actually has quite a bit of camber—6 millimeters (refer to our specs and rocker pics).
Should make a nice telemark ski.
I’m looking to use it as a tele ski – why do you think it would be good at tele?
It’s a really versatile shape, but lighter and easier to bend and flick around than the heavier, metal-laminate Rustler sibling. Very versatile in all snow conditions except blue ice, where you’re basically in survival mode on teles anyway.
The back rocker look smaller than the Rustler 10 one, you confirme?
Skied a preproduction demo of these last spring and A/B’d them to the rustler 10… The shapes where identical to my eye holding them side by side.
How would you compare this Hustle 10 to the Rustler 10? Looking mainly for resort all mounting with focus on powder whenever possible. I know shape and size is same and big difference is no metal, and about 130g less per ski. Which is better in soft snow? How much hard snow ability do you lose with Hustle over the Rustler?