2023 Volkl Blaze 106- Skis
Tired of researching light mid-fats that can double as touring skis? Put down the Google and jump on the Völkl Blaze 106 Skis, you won't regret it for a minute. Light enough for long days in the saddle (1593 grams at 165cm) but not so light as to compromise edgehold and security when it gets sketchy, the Blaze 106 exemplifies Völkl's obsessive attitude toward quality and performance. Built around a Hybrid Multilayer Woodcore with full sidewall construction and Suspension Tips and Tails for smooth riding in all conditions, the Blaze 106 brings the heat to the backcountry.
Tip & Tail Rocker – Bends up only in the shovel and tail zones, with a camber shape in the middle.
3D Radius Sidecut – Three radii in one ski shape deliver maximum versatility - long radii at the tip and tail for stability and smoothness, and a short radius in the mid-body allows the skier to switch from long arcs to short turns at will, at any speed.
Hybrid Multilayer Woodcore – The extra-light hybrid multilayer wood core is a very complex core that is used in the Blaze. Light and very stable poplar and beech woods, individually weighed and selected by weight before gluing, are used in this wood core. In the tip-to-tail construction, the wood extends to the tip of the blade and end, giving them the sophisticated combination of good stability and low weight. In the center of the core, a CNC-milled Isocore area contributes to optimal liveliness and dynamic development. All in all, this design allows the stability of the ski to meet the high demands of a freeride ski, and this at a weight that is only slightly higher than that of a touring ski.
Suspension Tips and Tails – Inserts made of elastic TPU material on the edges of the tip and tail which act like a bumper in wind-blown or tracked snow. Its shock-absorbing elasticity ensures better stability and catch-free float.
Titanal Binding Platform – A thin Titanal layer (0,3 mm) under the binding delivers the necessary strength to the ski. This way the binding screws offer reliable hold even in the toughest conditions.
Full Sidewall – Direct and strong power transmission with full length sidewalls.
P-Tex 2100 Base
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.