For the discriminating skier
Pros: Tenacious grip yet versatile
Cons: Price, Limited distribution
Review:
Like the other Blossom skis, I didn't test these with the Blossom graphics but under the Hart (Pulse) logo...irrelevant. There is no question that Blossom is up there with Kastle and even Stockli in that they are producing some of the highest quality, most refined skis not he market, the Wind Shear (who came up with this name?) is no different. At 77 underfoot it is a great hard snow biased ski that will law down some beautiful railroad tracks yet not punish you when you want to relax and just cruise around the hill. Like the Blossom Flere, I would also suggest the Vist Speedlock Race for a binding. I would not dismiss a Marker Piston plate either.
Product:
Length Tested: 170/180
Dimensions/Turn Radius: 124/77/110
Camber: Traditional
Binding: Suggested
Mount point: Other: 2.5cm forward of suggested point
Environment & Conditions:
Location of Test: East Coast/Jackson Hole
Number of Runs: Numerous
Snow Conditions: Hardpack
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
