Reviewers' score
12.7
Blizzard Viva 400 IQ review 2015
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The Viva 400 is a very good leaner’s ski that we recommend for beginners and false beginners. More experienced skiers would do better to choose a more progressive model like the Dynastar.
Review: Pros
- Good rotation potential
- Excellent in skid turns
Review: Cons
- Lacks stability when carving
- Limited to skid turns
- Less easy to handle and not very happy in short turns
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.3 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.7 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.3 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.7 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.3 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 10.0 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
Who's it for?
Beginner → Excellent
Manufacturer's remarks
The Viva collection was designed by female skiers for female skiers… the ski offers the performance required to tackle all terrains and conditions. Their structure was designed specifically for women, so these are more flexible and lighter, so easier to handle without sacrificing performance. All of the Viva skis can be personalised thanks to the Standing Position Adjustability feature that means you can make micro-adjustments to the bindings.
Features of the Viva 400 IQ
| Brand : | Blizzard |
| Model : | Viva 400 IQ |
| Year : | 2015 |
| Family : | Intermediate women's cruisers |
| Size tested : | 160 cm |
| Tip size : | 118 mm |
| Waist size : | 73 mm |
| Tail size : | 102 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2014