Ski Reviews

2024-2025 Blizzard Anomaly 102, 188 cm

Reviewer Username: LukeKoppa

Reviewer Height: 5’8″

Reviewer Weight: 155 lbs

Reviewer Experience Level: Expert

DAYS USED: 1 days

TEST LOCATIONS: Crested Butte Mountain Resort, CO

TEST CONDITIONS: Pretty firm snow | Softer, but not deep snow | Soft chop / pretty forgiving cut-up snow | Firm, off-piste chop or crud

PERFORMANCE RATINGS

(0 = Terrible, 5 = Okay, 10 = Outstanding)

OVERALL IMPRESSION: 7/10

FORGIVENESS: 3/10

MANEUVERABILITY (How Loose / Easy to Pivot & Smear?): 3/10

MANEUVERABILITY (How Quick / Low is the Swing Weight?): 3/10

STABILITY: 8/10

SUSPENSION: 8/10

EDGE HOLD: 9/10

PLAYFULNESS: 1/10

PLAYFULNESS (Open Ended):

it’s not really playful in any regard

SKI LENGTH: It felt a bit too long (188 cm length tested)

THIS SKI’S IDEAL SNOW CONDITIONS: Pretty firm snow | Softer, but not deep snow | Untracked powder (shallow) | Soft chop / pretty forgiving cut-up snow | Firm, off-piste chop or crud

WHAT TYPE(S) OF SKIER DO YOU IMAGINE WILL GET ALONG BEST WITH THIS SKI?

Physically and technically strong directional skiers who prioritize edge hold, suspension, and stability over quickness, maneuverability, or playfulness.

ARE THERE SIMILAR PRODUCTS YOU’VE SKIED THAT YOU CLEARLY PREFER? IF SO, WHY?

The Volkl Mantra 102 feels pretty similar overall. That ski is a bit easier to release / pivot and offers similarly good edge hold, but probably isn’t quite as stable at speed in firmer conditions (comparing 184 cm Mantra 102 vs. 188 cm Anomaly 102).

PLEASE ELABORATE ON ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO SAY ABOUT THIS SKI. FEEL FREE TO GO INTO DETAIL!

This is a strong, precise, damp, and stable all-mountain ski. It’s an excellent carver and stands out at high speeds. It’s not very quick, maneuverable, or forgiving, but is very promising so far for directional skiers who value those former traits.