Ski: 2024-2025 Ferreol Explo 86, 174 cm
Available Lengths: 156, 162, 168, 174 cm
Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 173.9 cm
Stated Weight per Ski: 1470 grams
Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski: 1393 & 1419 grams
Stated Dimensions: 124-87-112 mm
Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 123.5-86.5-111.5 mm
Stated Sidecut Radius (174 cm): 15 meters
Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 54 mm / 18 mm
Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 10.5 mm
Core Materials: poplar + titanal mounting plate + fiberglass & carbon laminates
Base: UHMW base (Durasurf 4001)
Factory Recommended Mount Point: -8.4 cm from center; 78.5 cm from tail
[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 Ferreol says about the Explo 86
“The Explo 86 is a versatile and agile ski, with an even greater emphasis on performance on firm snow than the Explo 96. As a narrower version of its big brother, it prioritizes edge grip and stability. It offers better handling, precision and control on varied terrain. You’ll feel faster, more precise turns on groomed trails.
The ski’s balanced rocker makes it well suited to navigating undergrowth and variable snow, offering a responsive and enjoyable experience.
This ski has been designed to be light enough for easy ascent, yet stable and powerful when it’s time to descend.”
Flex Pattern
Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the Explo 86:
Tips: 7.5-8
Shovels: 8-8.5
In Front of Toe Piece: 9-10
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 9.5-8
Tails: 8.5
Overall, this is a pretty strong flex pattern (particularly the tips and shovels), and it doesn’t feel dramatically stiffer through the back than the front.
Stay Tuned…
We started testing the Ferreol Explo 86 this past season and will be getting back on it during the 24/25 season. We’ll also be discussing it in our upcoming 24/25 Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide. So keep an eye out for updates, and let us know of any questions you have.