Blizzard Black Pearl 94 — Review

The Black Pearl 94 is the widest entry in Blizzard's women's all-mountain line — 94 mm under foot, 14 m radius at 164 cm scaling to 15.5 m at 170 cm, 1,750 g per ski at 170 cm. Same W.S.D. Trueblend Beech/Poplar core philosophy as the 84 and 88, paired with the Fluxform Single Titanal Inlay tuned for the wider platform. Positioned for confident female skiers who want the Black Pearl's confidence-building character at a width that handles soft snow and chop comfortably.

On firm groomers the Black Pearl 94 still carves with respectable bite for its width — the Fluxform titanal grips through afternoon refreeze and the 14-15.5 m radius range scales correctly across lengths. Where it lives is mixed snow and soft-snow afternoons: the 94 mm waist stays on top of chunky pow that makes the 88 wash, and the rocker-camber-rocker profile keeps the tail releasing cleanly out of every turn. The mass (1,750 g) means it powers through resort chop better than lighter women's freerides like the Maven 94 cti or Ripstick 94 w. Not a powder specialist but the right Black Pearl when soft-snow days are common.

W.S.D. Trueblend All-Mountain Woodcore (Beech with seven Poplar stringers tuned per length). W.S.D. Fluxform Single Titanal Inlay (three women-specific titanal pieces). Early Rise Tip and Tail with camber underfoot. Lengths 152 / 158 / 164 / 170 / 176 cm. Per-length sidecut radius approximately 14 m (164) / 15.5 m (170). Measured 1,750 g per ski at 170 cm. Sidecut 132.5-94-114.5 mm at mid-length reference.

Internal siblings in the same line: the narrower Blizzard Black Pearl 88 and the entry Blizzard Black Pearl 84. For more freeride-focused women's options see the Blizzard Sheeva 10 (more aggressive metal) or Blizzard Sheeva team (more playful). Cross-shop, the Nordica Santa ana 92 is the Italian women's benchmark at this width; the Head Kore 93 Ti W is the Austrian rival; the Elan Ripstick 94 w is the Slovenian lighter alternative; the Atomic Maven 94 cti is the Austrian playful-leaning option.

Pros

• 94 mm + camber underfoot handles soft snow without losing groomer bite.
• Trueblend WSD core tuned per length for women's biomechanics.
• 1,750 g cuts through chunky resort chop better than lighter women's freerides.
• Five-length range (152-176 cm) accommodates most adult female skiers.
• Rocker-camber-rocker profile makes mixed snow noticeably easier than the narrower Black Pearls.

Cons

• Single-titanal layout still less stable at speed than dual-metal women's freeride.
• 1,750 g is on the heavier side for a confidence-tuned women's 94.
• Not a powder specialist — bias still all-mountain.
• Boutique pricing relative to mainstream women's 94s.
• Skill demand mid-to-strong — entry-intermediates should look at the Black Pearl 84 or 88.

Verdict: The right Black Pearl for confident female all-mountain skiers in soft-snow resorts. Best matched to advanced intermediates and up who want one ski for groomers and mixed snow; narrower piste-focused women belong on the Black Pearl 88.