Is it a powder ski, a touring ski, or… both? Have it both ways, always, on Volkl’s latest Blaze 106 Women’s Ski. In boasting an effortless balance between lightness and power, the Blaze 106 becomes the perfect new alternative to the tired choice between touring performance and big mountain expertise. Its lightweight construction and robust shape emulate the feel of a touring ski and create a solid and dependable platform for exploration out of bounds. Though it is rather light for a ski of this size, the Blaze 106 comes at no cost to performance and enlists the expertise of Volkl’s Titanal Binding Plate to achieve this. This strategically placed laminate adds strength to the ski without compromising its lightweight pedigree, resulting in a ride that retains its power on the downhill and its stability in rougher terrain. The addition of Volkl’s Suspension Tips and Tails continues this trend by adding an element of exceptional damping to the ski, leading to a smooth and chatter-less ride in less than optimal conditions. As a result, the Blaze 106 becomes the ultimate powder performer with a twist, demonstrating its surprising level of versatility in choppier, more technical snow. Its lightweight frame, robust shape, and progressive profile combine to create that unusual level of sophistication signature to the Blaze 106 Women’s Ski.