Product Summary
Product Summary
The ski in details
As Blizzard´s technology has evolved over the years, the need for extremely narrow skis has dwindled and the desire for a wider ride has grown.
And while the Thunderbird R15 Wide Body is considered narrow compared to their all-mountain, freeride, and touring skis, it delivers a unique chance to carve groomers with a modern float like ever before. This new-age carving masterpiece has become a fast favorite in places where the snow falls fast, the conditions stay soft, but the groomers still call your name. So let’s experience longer, smoother turns through it all—with a thoughtful blend of poplar and beech wood that keep the ski stiff underfoot and soft in the tip and tail—smoothed out with the addition of carbon armor to dampen any vibrations. This is the Thunderbird of tomorrow. Let’s ride.
Technologies
- Construction: 2Ti + Trueblend Piste + Active Armor
- Core key materials: Trueblend Piste Woodcore
- Rocker: 2mm Rocker
- Sidewall: Full
- Factory ski angle (base): 0.9°
- Factory ski angle (side): 87.5°
- Plate: FDT Race Plate B
- Din: 4-12 TPX
- Alu frame: The external Titanal is extended to the very edge of the ski absorbs all impacts that occur along the top edge which reduces scratching and eliminates chipping.
TRUEBLEND PISTE WOODCORE
PERFECT BALANCED FLEX
Two different types of wood specifically blended into one woodcore. The different density stringers are customized in quantity and length creating 3 different areas of density to precisely control the flex.
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCE
The Trueblend Piste Woodcore is designed with a harder flex zone in the center, that provides stability and edge grip, a medium flex zone in front of and behind the binding that provides control, and a soft flex zone in the tip and tail that provides easy turn initiation and release. Trueblend technology allows to precisely control the flex throughout the whole length of the ski and in every size.
2 Ti CONSTRUCTION
Blizzard's double Ti constrruction is time tested and now improved as it is blended with progressive material concepts to ensure your performance on demand is met with precise edge grip, a responsive round flex and excellent stability and control at any speed.
ACTIVE ARMOR
Active Armor is a vibration damping and rebound control system that is located under the binding. Inspired by the carbon armor from the Firebird collection, the plate is brought outside of the ski body which allows it to flex freely. In this way the ski turns out to be less demanding while still providing a very high level of performance.