THE PEOPLE'S SKI TEST - LINE BLADE OPTIC 104

LINE BLADE OPTIC 104
Category: Freeride
Length Tested: 185
Lengths: 171, 178, 185, 190
Dimensions: 132/104/123
Radius: 19m
MSRP: $799.99
More Info: lineskis.com

Having never tried a ski from Line before, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I clicked into the Blade Optic 104 for the first time. Its top sheet graphic has a rally car-like look to it, and that’s not where the similarities end. As a result of its flex pattern and reactive sidecut, this ski hammered through bumps, trees and big airs, and would open it up on groomers without skipping a beat. I found it liked to go fast, and was amazed at how controlled it felt at high speed. I would recommend the Blade Optic 104 to an intermediate to advanced skier who’s looking for a rock solid all-mountain ski, as it only took me one run to decide that I loved it, but it kept steering me right back onto the lift for another. —KELLEY HUMPHERYS

About This Reviewer:

Kelley Humpherys
Age: 26
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 170 lbs
Occupation: Electrician
Preferred Ski: <115mm Underfoot / 185-190cm Length