The Blizzard Rustler 10 stood out in almost every classification, but in Hard Snow Pleasure, it hit a level of versatility and performance no other ski in the Powder Category could match. But no other ski offers this much Float along with superior Stability and Hard Snow performance. The Backland is much surfier, as is Rossignol’s Soul 7 and the Salomon QST 106. FloatĮvery single tester who skied the Rustler 10 gave it an 8 for Float.
BLIZZARD RUSTLER 9 REVIEW FULL
The Titanal/Flipcore mix gives the ski a perfect mix of ease of initiation and confident predictability whether on-piste or off, while the full sidewall construction enhances edge hold to the max. Ideal for 50:50 on and off piste skiers they suit being mounted up with every type of binding from Touring to Alpine & Tele. The Rustler 10 got one 8, then straight 9s and 10s across the board in this classification. They were both very similar though and I had a blast on both. I preferred the Rustler 9’s for the steeps in JH. IMO they were very similar with the 92’s being a little easier to ski and felt a bit lighter.
Whether it’s quickly checking out of a deep turn or employing the brakes in deep terrain, the Dynamic Release Technology works. Ski’d the 92’s in Utah and the rustler 9’s in Jackson hole this past year. While not as a pure of an off-piste surfing ski as the Atomic Backland or Black Crows Atris, it more than held its own laying into a deep schmear or just making a hard check across the fall-line while the sluff ran out.
Sluff-ability was another top scoring classification for the Rustler 10. Every other tester gave it a 9 or 10 for its versatility, high performance and pure excitement wherever we skied it. The Rustler 10 got one score of 8 (out of 10) in scores for this classification. Rarely have we had such an overwhelming pick for Best in Class. It didn’t win the Float classification, despite its ease of initiation, but this ski dang sure won just about everything else. Yes, this ski performs at its best being driven by expert skiers who like to move far and fast.
The Rustler 10 does all that, while adding a new level of response and all terrain agility that pretty much left the “dislike” portion of everyone’s test cards all but blank.Ī progressive wide body for exceptional ski-to-snow contact, full sidewall construction for stability and edge hold, and an anti-shock layer that makes this ski as smooth as a Sunday morning all combine to enhance the Rustler 10s ride and its overall excellence. Other Blizzards – especially in the Frontside and All Mountain Categories of this test – typically rely on superior dampness and power to perform. titanal laminate over the core, however, that adds the final aspect of versatility and maneuverability that put this ski over the top. Take the flipcore profile of rocker/camber/rocker, with pronounced tip and tail rise for excellent Float off-piste and equally impressive initiation in the powder or the hardpack, and add a light, lively woodcore mixing the energy and response of balsa, beech, paulownia, and poplar, and you have a ski that literally leaps into each new turn wherever you take it. The Blizzard Rustler 9 is a true one ski quiver for both east and West and will inspire confidence and performance in whatever the mountain throws at you.Blizzard’s Rustler 10 easily rounded up the Best in Class Award in our Powder Category by taking well-proven ingredients and putting them all together in a superior mix. What makes the 9 stand out more than anything is its versatility and all-mountain capabilities. The uni-directional carbon in the tips and tails keeps the ski light and maneuverable, keeping the swing weight down and making short, quick turns easier. And when the going gets tricky, you'll have the ability to control the ski no matter what the mountain throws at you. This puts power and precision over the carving parts of the ski, so it rips on groomers. Starting with a wood core, they have their Titanal laminate that extends the length of the cambered portion of the ski. If you find yourself in tight, tricky spots like chutes or tight trees, the Rustler has a confident and strong feel about it, mostly due to the build. The Rustler 9s are super-quick from edge to edge and have a ton of versatility in bumps, trees, or other tight and technical areas of the mountain. Depending on length, the skis have either a 92 or a 94 mm waist width, and either of these is perfect for both carving, floating, and all-mountain conditions and terrain. The Blizzard Rustler 9 is the narrowest and most front side-oriented ski of the Rustler series.
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