Pros: One of the higher quality products out there
Cons: Price. Limited distribution
Review:
I have not tested the Flere..under the Flere name but as the Hart Pheonix. Be that as it may, Blossom makes one of the highest quality skis offered today. The Flere is fitting a need that is not offered too much any more an, under 70mm narrow waisted ski that is NOT a true race ski. If you are looking for a hard snow ski that could be run in the occasional Nastar runner, the Flere should be on your short list.
The hard snow dynamics of the Flere are very good out of the box but I would suggest a good plate system binding, ideally the Vist Speedlock Race, it will maximize the performance of the Flere.
Product:
Length Tested: 180
Dimensions/Turn Radius: 116-66-101
Camber: Traditional
Binding: Suggested
Mount point: Suggested or Other
Environment & Conditions:
Location of Test: East
Number of Runs: Numerous
Snow Conditions: Packed
Demo or Own: Demo/Own
Tester Info:
Username: Philpug
Age: 48
Height/Weight: 5'10" 185lb
Ski Days/Season: 60+
Years Skiing: 35
Aggressiveness: Moderate (Finesse)
Current Quiver: 13 Blizzard Bonafide, 13 Blizzard Gunsmoke, plus various vintage skis
Home Area: Squaw & Northstar
Preferred Terrain: bumps, off-piste, trees
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