Flipcore
Blizzard Flipcore is a revolutionary new rocker technology. Natural spring, lightweight floatation in powder, while yet retaining excellent stability are the immediate advantages of Blizzard’s new construction. All of this is made possible through the flipped wood core (the ski is actually made upside down in the mold), whose downward-facing convex side forms the natural rocker. The natural rocker shape is produced without having to bend or artificially shape the ski in a press. The end result is a new rockered construction that reaches a new level of stability and even pressure distribution that is unheard of in freeride ski construction.
IQ Power
IQ POWER is a full suspension technology that has an integrated dampening and binding system that provides maximum on-snow stability with excellent rebound energy. A carbon fiber interface with camber is built into the ski resulting in a high performance ski that is very easy to handle and gives back energy. Built directly into the binding system, is a bi-directional floating piston oil damping system that reduces vibration up to ten times faster. The combination of the two systems makes up IQ POWER.
Sidewall
Blizzard offers Vertical Sidewall in every ski that is produced. Sidewall makes the ski extremely stable and durable.
IQ
A ski/binding system that enables the ski to perform at its highest level. Built in rail systems offer better flex, and a smoother ride.
IQ Max
IQ Max is Blizzard's IQ system that functions in exactly the same way as the original IQ system but the rails are moved to a wider position on the ski. The original IQ rails are placed at 37 mm wide and the new IQ Max rails are moved to 59 mm wide. The results of this wider IQ platform are better leverage and more control over wider body skis. IQ Max simply makes wide skis feel narrow. IQ MAX is found on a variety of Blizzard skis that are 80 mm or wider in the waist.
Slider
The Slider is extremely innovative because it is a true system interface that provides all of the system benefits, tremendous versatility, power, adjustability, & flex but allows you to use any binding of any type. The Slider works with any IQ Max ski (and only IQ Max). You can mount ANY binding from ANY company onto the Slider (Alpine, Tele, and AT). Therefore, you could have one pair of Blizzard Skis with three different Slider set ups depending on what you felt like doing that day. (this saves you from having to buy multiple pairs of skis) The Slider also addresses the standing position adjustment problem. The Slider itself has 7 cm worth of adjustability. Bindings are then mounted on the Slider like traditional bindings are mounted on a flat ski. Therefore you have the additional opportunity to mount the binding wherever you like on the Slider, this results in essentially limitless standing position options.
Power Frame
Powerframe is material that is built into the top-sheet of the ski.This material stores energy that gives the ski a snappy, lively response when pressure is being applied. Powerframe allows the ski to adjust in different conditions allowing the ski to always perform at its best.
Race
Blizzard race skis have been hand crafted in Mittersill Austria since 1945. All racing equipment is built with a full wood core and vertical sidewalls. Blizzard skis have given Reinferd Herbst and Mario Matt the technology they need to be the best in the world. New to this years race line is a totally new GS ski incorporating power suspension technology to give maximum power and feedback. The incorporation of our new tweener line bridges the gap between Jr. equipment and USSA and FIS legal adult equipment.
IQ Junior
IQ Junior is the ultimate technology in Junior Skis. Blizzard's junior skis have a rail system the allows for the binding to slide into the ski with no screws needed. IQ offers an incredibly balanced flex, easy turn initiation, and is yet stiff enough to allow for grip on hard packed snow conditions. Many junior skiers have a problem flexing their ski because bindings mounted to skis with screws create a flat spot under the ski which makes the ski to stiff. This does not allow the Jr. Skier to initiate the turn properly. IQ solves this problem.