The Volkl Blaze 106 Women is a dedicated freeride ski built for exploring off-piste terrain with confidence. Its 106 mm waist gives you enough surface to float in fresh snow, while still feeling responsive when you’re pointing downhill.
Weighing 1592 g per ski at 165 cm, the Blaze 106 Women falls into the freetouring category, striking a balance between lightness for hiking and stability for descents. Its playful flex lets you pivot easily in varied conditions, and the skis come flat so you can mount the bindings that suit your setup.
The 14 m radius describes the natural arc of your turns, making medium-radius bends feel smooth and predictable. The 146/106/128 mm measurements refer to the widths at the tip, waist and tail—wider tip and tail help keep you up on powder, while the narrower waist aids quick edge changes on firmer snow.
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Volkl says about the Blaze 106 Women
The Blaze 106 W is a light, agile powder ski that is constructed with maneuverability in mind. The thin Titanal Binding Platform underfoot harnesses power with little effort, creating an incredibly enjoyable and dynamic turning experience, immediately from initiation. In narrow terrain and/or rough conditions their reaction time is impressive, especially for a powder-width ski. Their full length Hybrid Multilayer Woodcore and overall design target short-turn-oriented skiers, but the sidecut’s three radius technology adapts to most every riding style. In addition to ripping around the resort, the Blaze 106 W’s also transition into capable freeride touring skis because of their lightweight, yet powerful nature. With the addition of the Suspension Tip, a rubbery, shock-absorbing material on the tip and tail edges, the Blaze 106 W rides high through pow, crud and wind buffed snow with playful power.