Reviewers' score
17
AWARD
Blizzard Power 800 review 2014
Best performance!
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
Unquestionably geared towards performance, the Blizzard Power 800 lives up to its name. The ski is a must for riders looking for a lively, athletic ski that handles well in long-radius turns on groomed runs without sacrificing comfort and accessibility.
Review: Pros
- The Blizzard Power 800 was the model that came out tops in this category. The ski is incisive and diabolically effective in wide turns at high speeds. Its grip and turn control are awesome: the ski just clings to the snow. It's exceptionally responsive, and turn initiation is practically instantaneous. It's a ski that is readily accessible and very comfortable underfoot.
Review: Cons
- Handling the Power 800 requires a bit of effort, especially in short-radius turns.
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 18.0 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 18.0 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 18.5 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 19.0 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.3 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 18.5 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.3 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.8 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.3 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
Who's it for?
Beginner → Excellent
Manufacturer's remarks
VERSATILE, HIGH-PERFORMANCE PISTE SKI. Replaces the Supersonic, delivering better overall performance. New: IQ System, shorter length, and ultra-resistant coating. An incredibly versatile ski and the brand's top-selling product, the Power 800 is highly effective under changing conditions of speed and tempo, and performs well in both short- and long-radius turns.
Features of the Power 800
| Brand : | Blizzard |
| Model : | Power 800 |
| Year : | 2014 |
| Family : | Men's advanced |
| Size tested : | 174 cm |
| Tip size : | 120 mm |
| Waist size : | 72 mm |
| Tail size : | 104 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2013