Blizzard Zero G 96 Review: Lighter, Quieter, More Capable

What’s New: A Re-imagined Zero G 96 & 96W

The all new Blizzard Zero G 96 and 96 Women’s are the evolution of what is undoubtedly one of the most iconic backcountry skis of the past decade. Rest assured however, this is not just a new paint job on an old ski, but is a complete re-imagining of Blizzard’s flagship touring ski. 

Construction Update: Softer Feel, Same Uphill Efficiency

The new Zero G 96 boasts an entirely new construction designed to soften the ski compared to prior editions. By reducing the amount of carbon in the ski, they’ve provided a similar weight profile in a much more stable and less chatter-prone package. 

Zero G 96W: Women-Specific Build & Real-World Testing

Additionally, the Zero G 96W is not simply an alternate colorway but a women’s specific construction that fits right into the ethos of Blizzard’s Women 2 Women project. After blind testing the women’s specific prototype against the standard 96, Blizzard found consistently positive feedback from female athletes and those preferring a slightly softer construction geared towards smaller and lighter skiers. 

Shape, Sidecut & Tip Notch: Faster Transitions, Wider Range

A new shape integrating the iconic Zero G tip notch allows for speedy skimo transitions from those counting seconds on their backcountry laps, and the new sidecut profile makes this ski more of a quiver-killer than it ever has been before. 

This is one of the most exciting releases in the ski world this season, so don’t wait to snag your new setup! Come by TMS and we’ll get you dialed in.