Freeride · Rocker, camber, rocker
Blizzard Rustler 9 2027
- Category
- Freeride
- Profile
- Rocker, camber, rocker
- Lengths
- 162 · 180 · 168 · 174 · 186 cm
- Tip / waist / tail
- 132est. / 96est. / 121est. mm
- Radius
- 16.0 m at 174 cm
- Weight
- not stated
- Core
- beech and poplar – two wood types that guarantee performance – with paulownia
- Metal
- not stated
- Carbon
- not stated
- Sidewall
- not stated
- Base
- not stated
- Intended ability
- not stated
Lengths and published dimensions
162 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 128.0
- Waist (mm)
- 96.0
- Tail (mm)
- 117.5
- Radius (m)
- 14.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- 1,590
180 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 131.5
- Waist (mm)
- 96.0
- Tail (mm)
- 121.0
- Radius (m)
- 17.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- 1,880
168 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 128.0est.
- Waist (mm)
- 96.0est.
- Tail (mm)
- 117.5est.
- Radius (m)
- 15.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- not published
174 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 131.5est.
- Waist (mm)
- 96.0est.
- Tail (mm)
- 121.0est.
- Radius (m)
- 16.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- not published
186 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 131.5est.
- Waist (mm)
- 96.0est.
- Tail (mm)
- 121.0est.
- Radius (m)
- 18.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- not published
| Length | Tip (mm) | Waist (mm) | Tail (mm) | Radius (m) | Weight (g, per ski) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 cm | 128.0 | 96.0 | 117.5 | 14.0 | 1,590 |
| 180 cm | 131.5 | 96.0 | 121.0 | 17.0 | 1,880 |
| 168 cm | 128.0est. | 96.0est. | 117.5est. | 15.0 | not published |
| 174 cm | 131.5est. | 96.0est. | 121.0est. | 16.0 | not published |
| 186 cm | 131.5est. | 96.0est. | 121.0est. | 18.0 | 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 m
- Carve radius at 30° edge: 13.9 m
- Carve radius at 45° edge: 11.3 m
Edge hold and float
- Edge hold: 97%, Holds well
- Float: 61%, Some float
The Blizzard Rustler 9 at 174 cm, worked out by the Edge Lab model for three skier weights.
70 kg skier
- Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
- 13.9 / 11.3 / 8 m
- Edge hold, groomed
- Holds well (100%)
- Edge hold, ice
- On the limit (67%)
- Float, powder
- Floats well (70%)
90 kg skier
- Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
- 13.9 / 11.3 / 8 m
- Edge hold, groomed
- Holds well (97%)
- Edge hold, ice
- On the limit (64%)
- Float, powder
- Some float (61%)
110 kg skier
- Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
- 13.9 / 11.3 / 8 m
- Edge hold, groomed
- Holds well (95%)
- Edge hold, ice
- On the limit (61%)
- Float, powder
- Some float (55%)
| Skier | Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60° edge | Edge hold, groomed | Edge hold, ice | Float, powder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 kg | 13.9 / 11.3 / 8 m | Holds well (100%) | On the limit (67%) | Floats well (70%) |
| 90 kg | 13.9 / 11.3 / 8 m | Holds well (97%) | On the limit (64%) | Some float (61%) |
| 110 kg | 13.9 / 11.3 / 8 m | Holds well (95%) | On the limit (61%) | Some float (55%) |
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 Rustler 9 at 174 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, 174 cm- First-timer: slides (18%)
- Beginner: slides (39%)
- Intermediate: on the limit (68%), assumed level
- Advanced: holds well (92%)
- Expert: holds well (97%)
Float
In soft snow- First-timer: some float (47%)
- Beginner: some float (50%)
- Intermediate: some float (53%), assumed level
- Advanced: some float (57%)
- Expert: some float (61%)
Ease
How forgiving it is- First-timer: hard (0%)
- Beginner: manageable (69%)
- Intermediate: easy (100%), assumed level
- Advanced: easy (100%)
- Expert: easy (88%)
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
- 70 kg, intermediate, on groomers262 of 571 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
- Carve radius about 13.9 m at 30° edge and 11.3 m at 45° (174 cm)
- Built from 2 reviews, 0 by testers within 10 kg of you
- Strongest here: edge hold. Even its weakest part, float, is solid.
- 90 kg, advanced, all over the mountain174 of 571 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
- 110 kg, expert, off-piste in soft snow140 of 571 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
- Strongest here: edge hold. Weakest: float.
It doesn’t suit
It lands in the top half of the catalogue for all three skiers we check.
What the model uses
| Flex underfoot | 171 N·m²est. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Camber height | 3.8 mmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tip rocker | 22.8 % of lengthest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tail rocker | 10.7 % of lengthest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tip rocker height | 15.7 mmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tail rocker height | 6.3 mmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Mount point offset | -7.1 cmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
Made of
| Core | beech and poplar – two wood types that guarantee performance – with paulownia |
|---|---|
| Maker's description | FluxForm Freeride Ti; Trueblend Free woodcore (beech, poplar, paulownia); full ABS sidewall. |
Only what the maker prints. A field left out is one the maker does not state.
What reviewers say
Rustler 9 - Realskiers
The redesigned Blizzard Rustler 9 marks a major leap in capability, positioning itself near the top of the all-mountain class. It retains an approachable, easy-to-steer feel with excellent forgiveness, while delivering notable power on edge. Capable of switching seamlessly between carving and sliding turns, it offers exceptional balance across turn shapes, flex, varied snow conditions, and resort speeds.
“A great all-terrain ski has to be able to smear or carve on command”
Read the full review (opens in a new tab)2024 BLIZZARD RUSTLER 9 SKI REVIEW
Bob St. Pierre, Jeff Neagle, Matt McGinnis · 17 Apr 2023
The redesigned Blizzard Rustler 9 features a TrueBlend core, tailored FluxForm metal laminates, and an updated profile with extended rocker and tail splay. Widened to 96 mm underfoot, it delivers confident edge grip and smooth carving on groomers while remaining agile in bumps and tight trees. Though slightly softer longitudinally and not exceptionally springy for park use, it excels across diverse conditions, offering intuitive maneuverability and dependable float off-piste.
“it still manages to fit into that slot of being super-versatile, insanely fun” (Bob St. Pierre, Jeff Neagle, Matt McGinnis)
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
- Blizzard product page: rustler-9 (read 9 Oct 2026)
- Rustler 9 | en | Blizzard Tecnica Global (derived from the 162 cm published dimensions) (read 9 Oct 2026)
- Rustler 9 | en | Blizzard Tecnica Global (read 9 Oct 2026)
- Rustler 9 | en | Blizzard Tecnica Global (derived from the 180 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.