2016 Blizzard Gunsmoke
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Ski Stats

Sidecut 140/114/130
Radius 22m @ 186cm
Lengths 179,186,193
Weight 2290g @ 186cm
MSRP $840
Power Score:

Finesse Score:

3
0
0
[mepr-hide if="rule: 3745"]The widest, and best, of Blizzard’s twin-tipped Freeride collection, the Gunsmoke is the powder board for the grown-up who grew up as a grom on twin tips and who can’t break the habit. Even if you weren’t raised on center-mounted skis with a mullet, you might still find the smeary, playful attitude of the Gunsmoke […] [/mepr-hide]

The widest, and best, of Blizzard’s twin-tipped Freeride collection, the Gunsmoke is the powder board for the grown-up who grew up as a grom on twin tips and who can’t break the habit. Even if you weren’t raised on center-mounted skis with a mullet, you might still find the smeary, playful attitude of the Gunsmoke to be just what you’re looking for in a Powder ski.

A twin tip on PED’s, the Gunsmoke likes its turn shape fairly long.  It can handle the speed this fall line attitude engenders, but should it become necessary to hit the brakes in a hurry, the Gunsmoke can swivel sideways to shed speed without sacrificing the skier. That the Gunsmoke is more than willing to ski backwards or sideways shouldn’t obscure the fact that it’s a directional ski with all the flotation and smear-ability anyone could want.

Test Score Data

Total Score: 79.25
Early to Edge:
Continuous Carve:

Rebound/Turn Finish:

Stability/Accuracy @ Speed:
Short-radius Turning:
7.00
8.00
7.25
7.75
7.00
Off-piste Performance:
Low-speed Turning:
Forgiveness/Ease:
Drift/Scrub:
Finesse/Power Balance:
8.75
7.50
8.50
9.00
8.50