All-mountain · Rocker, camber, rocker
Blizzard Black Pearl 88
- Category
- All-mountain
- Profile
- Rocker, camber, rocker
- Lengths
- 146 · 152 · 158 · 164 · 170 · 176 cm
- Tip / waist / tail
- 128est. / 88est. / 110est. mm
- Radius
- 16.5 m at 176 cm
- Weight
- not stated
- Core
- W.S.D. Trueblend All Mountain Woodcore
- Metal
- not stated
- Carbon
- not stated
- Sidewall
- not stated
- Base
- not stated
- Intended ability
- not stated
Lengths and published dimensions
146 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 125.0
- Waist (mm)
- 88.0
- Tail (mm)
- 107.0
- Radius (m)
- 11.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- not published
152 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 125.0est.
- Waist (mm)
- 88.0est.
- Tail (mm)
- 107.0est.
- Radius (m)
- 12.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- not published
158 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 125.0est.
- Waist (mm)
- 88.0est.
- Tail (mm)
- 107.0est.
- Radius (m)
- 13.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- not published
164 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 127.5est.
- Waist (mm)
- 88.0est.
- Tail (mm)
- 109.5est.
- Radius (m)
- 14.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- not published
170 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 127.5
- Waist (mm)
- 88.0
- Tail (mm)
- 109.5
- Radius (m)
- 15.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- not published
176 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 127.5est.
- Waist (mm)
- 88.0est.
- Tail (mm)
- 109.5est.
- Radius (m)
- 16.5
- Weight (g, per ski)
- not published
| Length | Tip (mm) | Waist (mm) | Tail (mm) | Radius (m) | Weight (g, per ski) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146 cm | 125.0 | 88.0 | 107.0 | 11.0 | not published |
| 152 cm | 125.0est. | 88.0est. | 107.0est. | 12.0 | not published |
| 158 cm | 125.0est. | 88.0est. | 107.0est. | 13.0 | not published |
| 164 cm | 127.5est. | 88.0est. | 109.5est. | 14.0 | not published |
| 170 cm | 127.5 | 88.0 | 109.5 | 15.0 | not published |
| 176 cm | 127.5est. | 88.0est. | 109.5est. | 16.5 | not published |
“est.” marks a number the maker does not publish: ours. Where each number was read is under “Where these numbers come from” at the bottom.
What the model says
Carve radius, to scale
- Sidecut radius: 16.5 m
- Carve radius at 30° edge: 14.3 m
- Carve radius at 45° edge: 11.7 m
Edge hold and float
- Edge hold: 100%, Holds well
- Float: 41%, Sinks
The Blizzard Black Pearl 88 at 176 cm, worked out by the Edge Lab model for three skier weights.
70 kg skier
- Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
- 14.3 / 11.7 / 8.3 m
- Edge hold, groomed
- Holds well (100%)
- Edge hold, ice
- On the limit (66%)
- Float, powder
- Some float (47%)
90 kg skier
- Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
- 14.3 / 11.7 / 8.3 m
- Edge hold, groomed
- Holds well (100%)
- Edge hold, ice
- On the limit (63%)
- Float, powder
- Sinks (41%)
110 kg skier
- Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
- 14.3 / 11.7 / 8.3 m
- Edge hold, groomed
- Holds well (100%)
- Edge hold, ice
- On the limit (60%)
- Float, powder
- Sinks (37%)
| Skier | Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60° edge | Edge hold, groomed | Edge hold, ice | Float, powder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 kg | 14.3 / 11.7 / 8.3 m | Holds well (100%) | On the limit (66%) | Some float (47%) |
| 90 kg | 14.3 / 11.7 / 8.3 m | Holds well (100%) | On the limit (63%) | Sinks (41%) |
| 110 kg | 14.3 / 11.7 / 8.3 m | Holds well (100%) | On the limit (60%) | Sinks (37%) |
These are the model’s numbers, not measurements. Carve radius comes from the sidecut, so it does not change with weight; edge hold and float do. Flex and camber are our estimates (see “What the model uses” below).
By ability
The Blizzard Black Pearl 88 at 176 cm for a 90 kg skier on groomed snow. Reviewers are mostly experts, so read the left of each band for what most skiers get.
Edge hold
On firm snow, 176 cm- First-timer: slides (19%)
- Beginner: slides (41%)
- Intermediate: on the limit (70%), assumed level
- Advanced: holds well (95%)
- Expert: holds well (100%)
Float
In soft snow- First-timer: sinks (32%)
- Beginner: sinks (33%)
- Intermediate: sinks (35%), assumed level
- Advanced: sinks (38%)
- Expert: sinks (41%)
Ease
How forgiving it is- First-timer: hard (0%)
- Beginner: manageable (56%)
- Intermediate: easy (100%), assumed level
- Advanced: easy (100%)
- Expert: easy (94%)
Our model, run with working assumptions about how each level skis (edge angle, speed, how much weight reaches the edge). Not measurements. The marked cell assumes an intermediate skier; compare with your own details to see your own level.
Who it suits
It suits
- 110 kg, expert, off-piste in soft snow247 of 547 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
- Carve radius about 14.3 m at 30° edge and 11.7 m at 45° (176 cm)
- Built from 2 reviews, 0 by testers within 10 kg of you
- Strongest here: edge hold. Weakest: float.
It doesn’t suit
- 70 kg, intermediate, on groomers426 of 547 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
- Carve radius about 14.3 m at 30° edge and 11.7 m at 45° (176 cm)
- Built from 2 reviews, 0 by testers within 10 kg of you
- Strongest here: edge hold. Weakest: float.
- 90 kg, advanced, all over the mountain284 of 547 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
What the model uses
| Flex underfoot | 192 N·m²est. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Camber height | 4.6 mmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tip rocker | 19.5 % of lengthest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tail rocker | 6.9 % of lengthest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tip rocker height | 11.5 mmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tail rocker height | 2.8 mmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Mount point offset | -7.9 cmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
Made of
| Core | W.S.D. Trueblend All Mountain Woodcore |
|---|---|
| Maker's description | W.S.D. FluxForm All Mountain + Trueblend All Mountain Woodcore |
Only what the maker prints. A field left out is one the maker does not state.
What reviewers say
2025 Blizzard Black Pearl 88
Blizzard updates the popular Black Pearl 88 with modified Titanal and carbon construction alongside a refined TrueBlend core tailored to each size. The redesigned model is lighter and more manageable for developing skiers while simultaneously offering greater edge security, stability, and responsiveness for advanced women.
“Best of all, the new Pearl is actually lighter than its previous iteration”
Read the full review (opens in a new tab)2024 Blizzard Black Pearl 88
Blizzard refined the popular Black Pearl 88 by implementing their TrueBlend wood core and a women-specific Titanal plate. These adjustments deliver a smooth, energetic flex with improved dampening across the ski. Although slightly heavier than prior versions, testers found that the added mass enhances downhill performance and high-speed stability without hindering accessibility, making it an approachable one-ski quiver for all conditions.
“It’s a good single-ski-quiver that’s easy to ski”
Read the full review (opens in a new tab)
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Where to buy
No shops to show for this ski yet. When we list one, it appears here with the reason it was picked.
Where these numbers come fromblizzard-tecnica.com, edgelab.ski, read 9 Oct 2026· “est.” marks ours
- Black Pearl 88 | en | Blizzard Tecnica Global (read 9 Oct 2026)
- Black Pearl 88 | en | Blizzard Tecnica Global (derived from the 146 cm published dimensions) (read 9 Oct 2026)
- Black Pearl 88 | en | Blizzard Tecnica Global (derived from the 170 cm published dimensions) (read 9 Oct 2026)
- Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Numbers come from the maker’s own pages, with the date we read them. “est.” marks a number the maker does not publish: ours.