BLIZZARD BONAFIDE 97 SKI 2003-2004
The Bonafide 97 is widely considered the "benchmark" for the hard-charging, all-mountain category. It is an unapologetic powerhouse designed for committed skiers who view the entire mountain as their playground regardless of whether the conditions are "hero snow" or "refrozen chop." By blending Austrian racing heritage with a versatile 97mm waist, the Bonafide offers a stable, damp, and authoritative ride that rewards an aggressive, forward-driving technique.
Key Performance Innovations:
- TrueBlend Woodcore: This is a sophisticated "map" of wood densities. High-density Beech stringers are concentrated underfoot for maximum power and "gas pedal" drive, while Poplar stringers toward the tip and tail are tuned to be slightly softer. This ensures the ski remains nimble enough for tree navigation without losing its high-speed stability.
- Reduced Rocker Profile: Unlike many "playful" all-mountain skis with deep tip and tail rocker, the Bonafide uses a more traditional, "lower" rocker. This increases the effective edge contact with the snow, providing the "grace and precision" needed to carve long-radius turns on hardpack.
- Double Titanal (Ti) Construction: The ski features two full sheets of metal that wrap around the wood core. This provides world-class dampening, effectively "quieting" the ski when you are crushing through heavy crud or traversing chattery, high-traffic slopes.
- 97mm Waist Width: This is the "Goldilocks" width for an all-conditions daily driver. It is narrow enough to be responsive on groomers but provides ample flotation when you find untouched pockets of "pow" in the glades.
Original: $799.95
-65%$799.95
$279.98
Description
The Bonafide 97 is widely considered the "benchmark" for the hard-charging, all-mountain category. It is an unapologetic powerhouse designed for committed skiers who view the entire mountain as their playground regardless of whether the conditions are "hero snow" or "refrozen chop." By blending Austrian racing heritage with a versatile 97mm waist, the Bonafide offers a stable, damp, and authoritative ride that rewards an aggressive, forward-driving technique.
Key Performance Innovations:
- TrueBlend Woodcore: This is a sophisticated "map" of wood densities. High-density Beech stringers are concentrated underfoot for maximum power and "gas pedal" drive, while Poplar stringers toward the tip and tail are tuned to be slightly softer. This ensures the ski remains nimble enough for tree navigation without losing its high-speed stability.
- Reduced Rocker Profile: Unlike many "playful" all-mountain skis with deep tip and tail rocker, the Bonafide uses a more traditional, "lower" rocker. This increases the effective edge contact with the snow, providing the "grace and precision" needed to carve long-radius turns on hardpack.
- Double Titanal (Ti) Construction: The ski features two full sheets of metal that wrap around the wood core. This provides world-class dampening, effectively "quieting" the ski when you are crushing through heavy crud or traversing chattery, high-traffic slopes.
- 97mm Waist Width: This is the "Goldilocks" width for an all-conditions daily driver. It is narrow enough to be responsive on groomers but provides ample flotation when you find untouched pockets of "pow" in the glades.
