Ski: 2025-2026 Blizzard Zero G 96, 178 cm
Available Lengths: 164, 171, 178, 185 cm
Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 175.3 cm
Stated Weight per Ski (178 cm): 1310 grams
Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski (178 cm): 1289 & 1329 grams
Stated Dimensions: 127-96-111 mm
Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 126-94.5-110 mm
Stated Sidecut Radius (178 cm): 20 meters
Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 63 mm / 13 mm
Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 4 mm
Core Materials: paulownia/poplar + ash binding insert + carbon & fiberglass laminate
Base Material: sintered
Factory Recommended Mount Point: –9.6 cm from center / 78.0 cm from tail
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What Blizzard says about the Zero G 96:
“With your mission in mind - confidence is everything.
When confidence matters as much as enjoyment -- Blizzard's all new ZeroG 96 is designed to provide a stable and predictable experience. From remote couloirs deep in the mountains to early-morning uphill laps, its innovative wood construction sets a new standard in performance, security and accessibility in your next touring ski. We won't weight up.”
Flex Pattern
Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the Zero G 96:
Tips: 6.5-7.5
Shovels: 8-8.5
In Front of Toe Piece: 8.5-10
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 10-8.5
Tails: 8-7.5
Weight (and Comparisons)
Our 178 cm Zero G 96 weighs about 1310 grams per ski. Compared to other backcountry touring skis around the same width, that puts the Zero G 96 among the very lightest skis in its class.
For reference, here are some of our measured weights (per ski in grams) for some notable skis. As always, keep in mind the length and width differences to try to keep things more apples-to-apples.
987 & 996 La Sportiva Maestro.2 LS, 178 cm
1224 & 1260 Head Crux 93 Pro, 177 cm
1254 & 1327 Head Crux 99 Pro, 184 cm
1289 & 1329 Blizzard Zero G 96, 178 cm
1357 & 1380 Head Crux 105 Pro, 184 cm
1384 & 1434 La Sportiva Salto, 178 cm
1442 & 1474 Armada Locator 104, 178 cm
1451 & 1502 Salomon MTN 96 Carbon, 182 cm
1532 & 1575 Atomic Backland 109, 184 cm
1558 & 1589 La Sportiva Tempo, 190 cm
1560 & 1594 Faction La Machine 3, 184 cm
1576 & 1592 Elan Ripstick Tour 104, 187 cm
1587 & 1605 ON3P Woodsman 100 Tour, 181 cm
1603 & 1611 La Sportiva Capo, 189 cm
1608 & 1661 Armada Locator 112, 187 cm
1613 & 1631 Völkl Blaze 94, 179 cm
1630 & 1635 Majesty Superpatrol, 177 cm
1631 & 1662 Moonlight Cruiser Carbon All-Terrain, 186 cm
1634 & 1658 Line Vision 96, 184 cm
1637 & 1647 Ronin 108 LTE, 185cm
1650 & 1686 Black Diamond Helio Carbon 115, 185 cm (20/21–24/25)
1660 & 1680 Moment Deathwish Tour 112, 184 cm
1666 & 1682 J Skis Flight, 182 cm
1671 & 1675 Weston Summit Carbon 105, 186 cm
1672 & 1740 Renoun Citadel 107, 184 cm
1692 & 1715 Moment Wildcat Tour 108, 184 cm
1703 & 1709 LINE Vision 104, 185 cm
1705 & 1708 Wagner Summit 105, 185 cm
1725 & 1774 Faction Agent 3, 183 cm
1736 & 1767 4FRNT Raven, 184 cm
1741 & 1753 ZAG Slap 104 Lite, 182 cm
1750 & 1761 J Skis Escalator, 182 cm
1756 & 1792 ON3P Woodsman 108 Tour, 186 cm
1762 & 1830 DPS Kaizen 105, 179 cm
1772 & 1788 Faction La Machine 4, 185 cm
1776 & 1817 Elan Ripstick 102 Black Edition, 182 cm
1787 & 1793 Fauna Pioneer, 184 cm
1802 & 1819 Line Vision 114, 183 cm
1806 & 1864 Völkl Blaze 104, 186 cm
1820 & 1821 Majesty Havoc 110 Carbon, 186 cm
1820 & 1824 Salomon S/Lab QST Echo 106, 181 cm
1820 & 1835 Armada ARV 116 JJ UL, 185 cm
1826 & 1845 Salomon S/Lab QST X, 178 cm
1836 & 1845 Heritage Lab UT122, 190 cm
1852 & 1879 Heritage Lab BC120, 193 cm
1852 & 1883 Cardiff Goat 108 Enduro, 186 cm
1854 & 1903 Whitedot Ragnarok 118 Carbonlite, 190 cm
1859 & 1864 Ferreol Surfeur 112, 184 cm
1863 & 1872 Atomic Bent 110, 188 cm
1867 & 1908 DPS Kaizen 105, 184 cm
1884 & 1933 La Sportiva Tempo, 190 cm (23/24)
1885 & 1914 Moment Wildcat Tour 118, 190 cm
1897 & 1917 Åsnes Voss Z’N, 187 cm
1900 & 1917 Ferreol Pionnier 104, 188 cm
1905 & 1919 J Skis Slacker, 188 cm
1919 & 1928 Meier Crosscut BC, 185 cm
1938 & 2008 Volkl Blaze 114, 184 cm
1941 & 1989 Atomic Bent Chetler 120, 192 cm
1949 & 1956 ON3P Billy Goat 118 Tour, 191 cm
1959 & 1975 Volkl V-Werks Katana, 184
1973 & 1997 Salomon S/Lab QST X, 184 cm
1973 & 2047 Norse Freeride 110, 192 cm
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