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Blizzard Rustler 10 vs Blizzard Rustler 9
Rustler 10 floats; Rustler 9 carves tighter on groomers.
Worked out for a 90 kg skier.
Side by side
TAIL 123 mmWAIST 102 mmTIP 134 mm
Solid line: Blizzard Rustler 10, 180 cm
Dashed line: Blizzard Rustler 9, 180 cm
Calculated for 90 kg on groomedsnow. Shaded rows are the model; “est.” marks numbers the maker does not publish.
- Blizzard Rustler 10freeride
image © Blizzard - Blizzard Rustler 9freeride
image © Blizzard
- Length compared
- Blizzard Rustler 10180 cm
- Blizzard Rustler 9180 cm
- Blizzard Rustler 10
- Tip / waist / tail
- Blizzard Rustler 10134 / 102 / 123 mm
- Blizzard Rustler 9132 / 96 / 121 mm
- Blizzard Rustler 10
- Sidecut radius
- Blizzard Rustler 1017.5 m
- Blizzard Rustler 917.0 m
- Blizzard Rustler 10
- Carve radius at 30° edge
- Blizzard Rustler 1015.2 m
- Blizzard Rustler 914.7 m
- Blizzard Rustler 10
- Carve radius at 45° edge
- Blizzard Rustler 1012.4 m
- Blizzard Rustler 912 m
- Blizzard Rustler 10
- Edge hold on firm snow
- Blizzard Rustler 10Holds well (94%)tail marginal, under holds, tip holds
- Blizzard Rustler 9Holds well (93%)tail marginal, under holds, tip holds
- Blizzard Rustler 10
- Edge hold by ability
- Blizzard Rustler 10
- First-timer: slides (18%)
- Beginner: slides (38%)
- Intermediate: on the limit (66%), assumed level
- Advanced: holds well (89%)
- Expert: holds well (94%)
- Blizzard Rustler 9
- First-timer: slides (17%)
- Beginner: slides (38%)
- Intermediate: on the limit (65%), assumed level
- Advanced: holds well (88%)
- Expert: holds well (93%)
- Blizzard Rustler 10
- Float in soft snow
- Blizzard Rustler 10Floats well (77%)
- Blizzard Rustler 9Some float (61%)
- Blizzard Rustler 10
- Construction
- Blizzard Rustler 10beech and poplar – two wood…
- Blizzard Rustler 9beech and poplar – two wood…
- Blizzard Rustler 10
- Notes
- Blizzard Rustler 10Built from published geometry; flex and camber are our estimates.
- Blizzard Rustler 9Built from published geometry; flex and camber are our estimates.
- Blizzard Rustler 10
- Sources
- Blizzard Rustler 10Blizzard Rustler 10 (2026/27) product page (read 9 Oct 2026); Rustler 10 | en | Blizzard Tecnica Global (read 9 Oct 2026); Larry Adler product page (third-party) (read 15 Oct 2026)
- Blizzard Rustler 9Blizzard product page: rustler-9 (read 9 Oct 2026); Rustler 9 | en | Blizzard Tecnica Global (read 9 Oct 2026)
| Measure | Blizzard Rustler 10freeride | Blizzard Rustler 9freeride |
|---|---|---|
| Length compared | 180 cm | 180 cm |
| Tip / waist / tail | 134 / 102 / 123 mm | 132 / 96 / 121 mm |
| Sidecut radius | 17.5 m | 17.0 m |
| Carve radius at 30° edge | 15.2 m | 14.7 m |
| Carve radius at 45° edge | 12.4 m | 12 m |
| Edge hold on firm snow | Holds well (94%)tail marginal, under holds, tip holds | Holds well (93%)tail marginal, under holds, tip holds |
| Edge hold by ability |
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| Float in soft snow | Floats well (77%) | Some float (61%) |
| Construction | beech and poplar – two wood… | beech and poplar – two wood… |
| Notes | Built from published geometry; flex and camber are our estimates. | Built from published geometry; flex and camber are our estimates. |
| Sources | Blizzard Rustler 10 (2026/27) product page (read 9 Oct 2026); Rustler 10 | en | Blizzard Tecnica Global (read 9 Oct 2026); Larry Adler product page (third-party) (read 15 Oct 2026) | Blizzard product page: rustler-9 (read 9 Oct 2026); Rustler 9 | en | Blizzard Tecnica Global (read 9 Oct 2026) |
How they differ
- Blizzard Rustler 9 turns 0.5 m tighter than Blizzard Rustler 10.
- Blizzard Rustler 9 is about the same as Blizzard Rustler 10.
- Blizzard Rustler 9 floats 16 points less than Blizzard Rustler 10.
Turn shape and pressure
Turn shape from above
Pressure along the ski
| Ski | Tail | Underfoot | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid line: Blizzard Rustler 10 | 3% | 86% | 11% |
| Dashed line: Blizzard Rustler 9 | 3% | 86% | 11% |
Which one for which skier
- 70 kg, intermediate, on groomers
A toss-up: Blizzard Rustler 10 and Blizzard Rustler 9 score within a hair of each other.
- Blizzard Rustler 10: Carve radius about 14.3 m at 30° edge and 11.7 m at 45° (174 cm)
- Blizzard Rustler 10: Built from 9 reviews, 0 by testers within 10 kg of you
- 90 kg, advanced, all over the mountain
Blizzard Rustler 10 fits better than Blizzard Rustler 9.
- Blizzard Rustler 10: Carve radius about 15.2 m at 30° edge and 12.4 m at 45° (180 cm)
- Blizzard Rustler 10: Built from 9 reviews, 0 by testers within 10 kg of you
- 110 kg, expert, off-piste in soft snow
Blizzard Rustler 10 fits better than Blizzard Rustler 9.
- Blizzard Rustler 10: Carve radius about 16 m at 30° edge and 13.1 m at 45° (186 cm)
- Blizzard Rustler 10: Built from 9 reviews, 0 by testers within 10 kg of you
What reviewers say
Blizzard Rustler 10
Reviews from SkiTalk (opens in a new tab)
From video
2027 Blizzard Rustler 10 - SkiEssentials Ski Test Review
SkiEssentials · 17 Aug 2026 · 174 cm tested
Reviewed as the 2027 model.
The Blizzard Rustler 10 is reviewed as a carryover model featuring a TrueBlend wood core and FluxForm metal laminate. It offers an energetic and balanced flex suitable for mixed snow, variable terrain, and soft days. The ski balances strong on-trail carving edge hold with floatation and maneuverability in trees and bumps thanks to prominent tip and tail splay.
Why this one: Tester weight not stated.
Watch on YouTube from 5:35 (opens in a new tab)2027 Blizzard Rustler 10
SkiTalk Test Team · 7 Aug 2026 · 174 cm tested
Reviewed as the 2027 model.
Testers evaluate the revamped Blizzard Rustler 10 at Mammoth Mountain. The updated design features a modified titanal frame and more tail rocker, resulting in a surfy, playful ride that slashes with ease while inspiring confidence on varied terrain. It provides dependable edge hold and fast stability thanks to underfoot metal, while navigating chop smoothly across the mountain.
“Now surfier than ever with a feel that makes you want to slash” (SkiTalk Test Team)
Why this one: Tester weight not stated.
Read the full review (opens in a new tab)
Blizzard Rustler 9
From video
Best All-Mountain Skis of 2026-2027 (Staff top picks) (Blizzard Rustler 9)
Powder7 · 14 Oct 2026
Reviewed as the 2027 model.
Blizzard's Rustler 9 (and women's Sheeva 9) employs FluxForm metal technology that tapers into the tips while remaining broader in the tails. This gives it a playful, poppy freeride demeanor with quick speed-sluffing capability, balanced by solid edge hold and composure when laid on edge.
Why this one: Tester weight not stated.
Watch on YouTube from 49:53 (opens in a new tab)From video
2027 Blizzard Rustler 9 - SkiEssentials Ski Test Review
SkiEssentials · 17 Aug 2026 · 180 cm tested
Reviewed as the 2027 model.
The Blizzard Rustler 9 remains unchanged structurally and graphically. The presenter highlights its balanced construction featuring the TrueBlend Free wood core and FluxForm metal laminate, which offer solid edge grip and damping underfoot alongside playful, agile tips and tails. With a modest turn radius and rockered profile, it blends carving competence with freeride versatility across diverse terrain.
Why this one: Tester weight not stated.
Watch on YouTube from 2:33 (opens in a new tab)
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Blizzard Rustler 10
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Blizzard Rustler 9
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