The Volkl Blaze 94 makes its return for 2025, paired here with the Marker Squire 11 Bindings, and boasting a newly redesigned shape and profile, enhancing its already playful and lightweight nature for an even more intuitive and enjoyable skiing experience. Whether you're torn between touring or hitting the resort, the Blaze 94 stands out as an ideal choice. Its construction maintains a feather-light feel for efficient uphill travel, while also providing agility and stability on the descent, ensuring top performance both in the resort and in the backcountry. We paired the 94 W with the Marker Squire 11 because of the Squire’s high performance and dependability for lighter weight all mountain and freeride skiers. With a light weight construction and a safe, reliable release, the Squire 11 is a go to choice to keep performance high and weight low.

Why we like it:

The Blaze 94 excels as an intuitive and playful all-mountain ski, offering exceptional versatility. It's a superb hybrid option for those who want a ski that can handle both resort skiing and touring.

Who it's for:

This ski is perfect for intermediate skiers and above, as well as anyone seeking a single ski that can seamlessly transition between resort runs and backcountry adventures.

Highlights:

Volkl has achieved a remarkable balance with the Blaze 94 W, combining lightweight design with efficient uphill performance and stable, versatile downhill capabilities. The 2025 model features Volkl's 4 Radius Drive technology, which boosts the ski's nimble and playful nature, allowing for more versatile turn shapes with less effort. With a titanal binding platform and TPU tip and tail inserts, the Blaze 94 provides powerful edge grip while maintaining a light swing weight for easy maneuverability. Marker’s Triple Pivot Light 2 Toe and Hollow Linkage Heel systems work in tandem to provide powerful energy transmission to the ski, allowing for maximum edge grip and control of the ski. Lighter weight skiers can rest easy knowing the Squire 11 will be easier than ever to step into thanks to a re-designed heel piece. Perhaps the most underappreciated feature of the Squire 11 is the anti-ice rail, which sits on top of the toepiece and can be used to scrape the sole of your boots clean before stepping in.

Things to consider:

While the Blaze 94's lightweight construction makes it lively and enjoyable, it is not designed to handle heavy, choppy snow conditions as well. Skiers who frequently navigate mixed snow will want to consider other options.

Fit & sizing considerations:

The Blaze 94 skis true to size.