2024 BLIZZARD RUSTLER 11 REVIEW | THE PEOPLE'S SKI TEST
2024 Blizzard Rustler 11 Video Review
Tech Details
Blizzard Rustler 11
Category: Freeride
Length Tested: 186
Lengths: 168, 174, 180, 186
Dimensions: 142/114/132 @ 186
Radius: 20.5m @ 186
MSRP: $899.95
More Info: blizzard-tecnica.com
Test Notes
My very first pair of skis was the 75-millimetre underfoot Blizzard Thermo, and sadly, this is the first Blizzard I’ve tried since. What took me so long? While I was admittedly a bit intimidated when I stepped onto the Rustler 11, looks can be deceiving. Big and burly at first glance, yet supple and stable on snow, this ski proved to be a nimble sheep in wolf’s clothing. I skied it in a wide variety of snow conditions, from isothermic groomers, to dust-on-crust, and blower, thigh-deep storm snow. And in all of the above, it was both effortless and solid. Its generous early rise in the tip and tail made schnoodling through bumps and trees a breeze, while its 114-millimetre waist width was a dream in the deep stuff. On harder snow, the Rustler seemed to be unflappable, without any speed limit on groomers or crud. And unlike other skis, I didn’t need to bring my a-game to make the most of it. Sized accordingly, the Rustler 11 would be well suited for a strong and enthusiastic skier, regardless of technical ability, and will provide a whole lot of fun while encouraging improvement at any skill level. —Colin Taylor
Pros
- Nimble and versatile.
- Easy to ski in any type of terrain or condition.
- Loves to be pushed, but doesn't require it.
Cons
- Felt a bit on the heavier side of things.
- Required a little bit more effort in really tight trees.