Blizzard Viva review 2016
Best performance!
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The Viva from Blizzard is an athletic ski with a responsive temperament that athletic and engaged skiers will enjoy. We recommend it for skiers with a good technical level who want to hit the slopes hard. At the same time, it remains tolerant and enjoyable.
Review: Pros
- A powerful and efficient ski
- Excellent potential for carved turns and carving
- A playful and easy to handle ski that you certainly won’t get bored on
- Highly enjoyable
- A nonetheless accessible ski
Review: Cons
- Ski tested was a bit short (160 cm)
- Lost hold slightly in turns
The ski review scores
Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.3 |
Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.3 |
Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.6 |
Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.5 |
Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.3 |
Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.2 |
Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.5 |
Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.3 |
Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Who's it for?
Intermediate+ → Very good+
Manufacturer's remarks
The "S" ski line is perfect for hard pack as it has great edge-holding power and sensational control. Narrower than most skis in the X-Power collection, these skis are fast, nimble and responsive when changing edge, enabling you to tackle any terrain with confidence. The well-known IQ system improves the transmission of energy while reducing vibrations and expenditure of energy.
Features of the Viva
Brand : | Blizzard |
Model : | Viva |
Year : | 2016 |
Family : | Cruisers |
Size tested : | 160 cm |
Tip size : | 119 mm |
Waist size : | 72 mm |
Tail size : | 102 mm |
Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2015