What it is?
Ideal for anyone who enjoys high-speed skiing with confidence, the Blade Optic 96 represents the narrowest ski in the Blade Optic collection that harnesses the power of Gas Pedal Metal Overdive™. With a chevron shape of Titanal underfoot that expands into the forebody and rear of the ski, you'll experience immense edge grip on hard snow, with a powerful, smooth ride in cut-up snow and chop.
Key Benefits
- 5CUT™ MULTI-RADIUS SIDECUT: FIVE different radiuses are blended into the ski’s sidecut. The result? A wide variety of turn shapes and an intuitive feel.
- GAS PEDAL METAL: Titanal focused across the ski width provides increased edge grip and torsional stability while maintaining a lively feel along the length of the ski. Two independent tip and tail Titanal pieces add extra power and energy.
- OVERDRIVE™: Titanal focused vertically throughout the ski, extending throughout the tip and tail designed to add stability, power, and precision.
- EARLY RISE: The tip and tail lift away from the snow to bring the contact points closer to the center of the ski. This increases a ski's lift in deep snow and allows it to engage more quickly on hardpack when rolled over on edge.
- SIDEWALL CONSTRUCTION: Ultra-High Density Polyethylene vertical walls over the edges absorb vibrations and provide powerful energy transmission.
- ASPEN VENEER CORE: An amalgam of Aspen Stringers brought together for a lightweight, snappy, and engaged feel.
- DIRECTIONAL FLEX: The softer tip floats & initiates turns easily while the stiffer tail provides power, stability & high speed control.
- FATTY BASE & EDGE™: 30% thicker base & edge, 2mm wide x 2.5mm high steel edges and 1.7mm thick base dramatically increase durability and tuning life the skis.
What else you need to know
| Skier Weight lbs | Skier Weight kg | Skier Height ft/in | Skier Height CM | Suggested Ski Length Expert | Suggested Ski Length Intermediate |
| 30+ | 14+ | 3'6"+ | 107+ | 100 | 90 |
| 40+ | 18+ | 3'9"+ | 114+ | 108 | 98 |
| 50+ | 23+ | 4'0"+ | 121+ | 116 | 106 |
| 60+ | 27+ | 4'3"+ | 130+ | 124 | 114 |
| 70+ | 32+ | 4'6"+ | 137+ | 132 | 122 |
| 85+ | 39+ | 4'9"+ | 145+ | 140 | 130 |
| 100+ | 45+ | 5'0"+ | 152+ | 148 | 138 |
| 115+ | 52+ | 5'3"+ | 160+ | 156 | 146 |
| 130+ | 59+ | 5'6"+ | 168+ | 164 | 154 |
| 145+ | 66+ | 5'9"+ | 175+ | 172 | 162 |
| 160+ | 73+ | 6'0"+ | 183+ | 180 | 170 |
| 170+ | 77+ | 6'2" | 184+ | 188 | 178 |
| 190+ | 86+ | 6'4" | 191+ | 190+ | 186 |
| 210+ | 95+ | 6'5" | 195+ | 190+ | 190+ |
Material
WOOD CORE MATERIAL: Aspen Veener
