Reviewers' score
15.3
AWARD
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