2021 Blizzard Black Pearl 97
1

Ski Stats

Sidecut 136.5/97/118.5
Radius 15m @ 165cm
Lengths 153,159,165,171,177
Weight 1900g @ 165cm
MSRP $840
FIND
3
1
0
Tester: Brenna Kelleher Whether you are new to off-piste terrain or a high-level ripper, the Black Pearl 97 does not disappoint. Test day began with ideal conditions: six inches of fresh snow on high-speed groomers. The next few runs I explored a bit more, finding crud-covered bumps and lots of chopped-up powder and again they performed brilliantly. The new TrueBlend woodcore offers the perfect combo of the right weight and performance. The Pearl 97 made it easy, yet felt like it had power and quickness underfoot as well. It performed from bell to bell as conditions changed throughout the day. I would recommend the Black Pearl 97 to any intermediate/advanced skier looking to explore more terrain off the groomers. The ski performs at a low edge angle for intermediate skiers looking to explore new terrain, while more advanced skiers can ramp up the edge angle to execute precise carves in whatever terrain is in play. The new Pearl 97 is made with a slightly modified sidecut and baseline in every size, so each length is a perfect match for its pilot. Blizzard added a 177cm to the line up which is a welcome addition for stronger and/or more skilled women. If you’re looking to purchase a great all-round, off-piste, bell-to-bell ski, be sure to put the Black Pearl 97 on your list. You can't go wrong adding it to your quiver.

Tester: Brenna Kelleher

Whether you are new to off-piste terrain or a high-level ripper, the Black Pearl 97 does not disappoint.  This ski was one of the most surprising of the 2021 line.  Test day began with ideal conditions: six inches of fresh snow on high-speed groomers.  The Pearl 97’s held up to the speed and drive!  The next few runs I explored a bit more, finding crud-covered bumps and lots of chopped-up powder and again they performed brilliantly.  The new TrueBlend woodcore offers the perfect combo of the right weight and performance. The Pearl 97 made it easy, yet felt like it had power and quickness underfoot as well. It performed from bell to bell as conditions changed throughout the day.

I would recommend the Black Pearl 97 to any intermediate/advanced skier looking to explore more terrain off the groomers. The ski performs at a low edge angle for intermediate skiers looking to explore new terrain, while more advanced skiers can ramp up the edge angle to execute precise carves in whatever terrain is in play. The new Pearl 97 is made with a slightly modified sidecut and baseline in every size, so each length is a perfect match for its pilot. Blizzard added 177cm size to the line up which was a welcome addition for stronger and/or more skilled women.

If you’re looking to purchase a great all-round, off-piste, bell-to-bell ski I would add the Pearl 97 to your list.  If you‘re looking more for a ski that dabbles on the groomers as well as the off-piste, I would opt for its sibling, the famous Black Pearl 88.  Both models offer an alluring amalgam of ease and excitement. You can’t go wrong adding the Black Pearl 97 to your quiver.

    Find this ski at the following Realskiers Test Centers


  • Powder House

Women’s Test Data Advisory

Please be advised that our 2022 women’s ski reviews do not show any test data, on either our public or members’ sites. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we haven’t been able to collect sufficient test results to justify showing a statistical summary.

While Realskiers members won’t be able to see stats on women’s reviews, they will see a longer, more in-depth narrative than what’s posted on our public site.

We appreciate your continued support through these troublesome times.