The revamped Volkl Blaze 94, paired here with a Salomon Strive 14 GW Bindings, returns for 2025 with a fresh design and updated profile, enhancing its playful and lightweight characteristics. Whether you're planning a touring adventure or spending a day at the resort, the Blaze 94 delivers in both settings. Its construction ensures efficiency on the ascent and maintains agility and stability on the descent. The Blaze 94 proves to be a proficient and reliable option, no matter what the day brings. We paired the 94 with the Strive 14 because of this binding’s well known reputation for safety, reliability, and ease of use. Featuring an LDN toe piece that optimizes contact and response, these bindings integrate seamlessly with boots and skis, allowing for a natural flex and balanced stance, making them the perfect choice to pair with this ski.

Why we like it:

The Blaze 94 excels in a variety of conditions, embodying the true spirit of a "one ski quiver." Its versatility as both a hybrid resort and touring ski makes it a standout choice for many skiers.

Who it's for:

The Blaze 94 is suitable for a wide range of skiers. Intermediate skiers will find it approachable yet highly capable, while advanced skiers will appreciate its high performance and versatile nature.

Highlights:

The Blaze 94 impresses with its lightweight build, uphill efficiency, and solid downhill performance. For 2025, Volkl’s 4 Radius Drive technology allows for a wide range of turn shapes with ease. A Titanal binding plate underfoot adds power and grip on firm snow, while elasticized PU in the tip and tail reduces chatter and keeps the swing weight low for enhanced maneuverability. The Strive 14 GW, with its lightweight build and low-profile chassis, delivers a smooth and responsive ride all day long. It remains nimble in deep snow and light on your feet as the day progresses. The LDN Toe Pieces offer a low stand height, optimizing power transfer and improving the connection to your skis. The Automatic Toe Adaption feature effortlessly adjusts to GripWalk boots without the need for manual adjustments. Additionally, the Snow Scrapers on the toe pieces effectively remove snow and ice, ensuring a secure fit that enhances both safety and performance for direct power transmission

Things to consider:

Due to its lightweight construction, the Blaze 94 can lack some stability in heavy or chopped-up snow conditions. Skiers who frequently encounter these conditions may prefer a heavier ski with more robust construction, especially if touring is not a factor.

Fit & sizing considerations:

The Blaze 94 skis true to size.