I have also looked at the Black Crows Navis, but think it is too stiff in the tail, and has a too long set back for my preference. Fortunately, I don’t have much interest in making DH-sized turns around Crested Butte, so this hasn’t really been an issue for me on groomers. Dimensions 133-102-122.5 (180 cm) Side cut radius is 17.5 meters (180 cm) Retail price of skis is $840.00 The Rustler 10 is an award winner in test after test. To me, they felt solid, and predictable in varied conditions, capable of handling the two seasons in one run that you get on the west coast. I think it would compliment my enforcer 93 well. Lining up a booter to a stash of pow? Thanks for a quick reply. Mostly, I just really like how the Rustler 10 carves, especially for how wide it is and how deep its rocker lines are. 2020 Blizzard Rustler 10. One for every day charging (I love bumps, trees and hitting steeps and cliffs) that may handle the occasional powder days, while the other one to be a more jibby and all around playful ski. rebound is also important The Rustler 9 has certainly found its home in the ski world and among Blizzard's collection as a whole. Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the Rustler 10: Tips: 7Shovels: 7-8In Front of Toe Piece: 9-9.5Underfoot: 10Behind the Heel Piece: 9.5-9Tails: 7. Blizzard Rustler 10. But there are plenty of skis in this class that are notably softer than the Rustler 10. Michael skied the 188 cm length as well and described the Rustler 10 as having a "perfect blend of surfy feel and power derived edge grip. Thanks, 2020-2021 Blister Winter Buyer's Guide — Print Edition. Whatever the conditions, with the Blizzard Rustler 10 Freeride skis you’ll be grinning all day long. But when I tried to slither my way through tight moguls from a neutral / centered stance, the Rustler 10’s tails were notably more difficult to slarve around (i.e., they felt a bit “grabby”). It would also weigh 100g more per ski. It’s still got a pretty minimal amount of taper — especially for a ski in the “more playful” end of the spectrum. Better on edge, bit more stable? They feel extremely similar — the 9 is a bit better on firm snow (slightly better edge hold, easier to get on edge, quicker edge to edge), while the 10 floats better in deep snow and feels a bit easier to pivot. 0/10 would not recommend to anyone. The new ski is a tiny bit stiffer around the bindings and a bit softer at the very end of the tail (only the last ~6 cm). It slots in between a lot of the very light (more unstable) skis on the market, and the much heavier, more stable (and more sluggish) skis out there, which makes the Rustler 10 a ski that I think many people could get along with quite well. Whether you're bombing cliff drops in a big-mountain comp or sending 3's off avalanche barriers in Hokkaido, the Rustler 11 ought to be your weapon of choice. Dimensions 133-102-122.5 (180 cm) Side cut radius is 17.5 meters (180 cm) Retail price of skis is $840.00 The Rustler 10 is an award winner in test after test. The new ski is more damp and composed on the rough conditions many of us ski within the confines of a resort, and it does that without losing much of the energy and playfulness that defined the first iteration. (But would not bet, ’cause I can only go by my typical trials that usually find boot center @ -3.25″ to -3.75″ to be best! The new Rustler 10 is by no means terrifying in these conditions, but it encourages me to slow down more than most other skis that are this heavy, or else its tips would get knocked around by the irregularities in the snow. But apart from those two groups, the new Rustler 10 warrants strong consideration from a lot of people. 1957 & 1958 – Salomon QST 106, 188 cm Interesting review. The Rustler 10 is built on two signature concepts, Carbon Flipcore D.R.T Technology and an innovative waist concept. This is not your ski, but your ski might be in the “All-Mountain Chargers” section of our 19/20 Winter Buyer’s Guide. The extra stability should out weight that I would think. Now, on the note of “hookiness,” the new Rustler 10 is still notably more grabby / hooky in off-piste conditions than it is on piste. Skis Tested: Blizzard Rustler 10, 2020, 2021, 188cm ~104mm. Unfortunately I cannot offer much advice for telemark skis as I’m only experienced with “locked heel” skis, but compared to the Bonafide and Cochise, I think you’ll find the Rustler 10 pretty different (poppier, less damp, less stable at high speeds, and definitely more small-turn oriented). Any thoughts here? Blizzard made the Rustler 10 heavier (and a bit more stable) for the 2019-2020 season, and that 19/20 ski is the currently available version that we reviewed. For the “playful” ski, I was considering the armada arv86. Weight 1850g @ 180cm. Some bigger / more aggressive park skiers might appreciate the stiffer feel of the Rustler 10 (compared to dedicated freestyle skis), but if you want an all-mountain-freestyle ski that’s great in the park, there are lots of better options. No real change here, except that Blizzard is now listing stated dimensions for the 188 cm version that are more in line with our measured dimensions. (3) With its heavier weight, will the new Rustler 10 feel notably more demanding or difficult to ski? The Blizzard Rustler 10 blurs t... Free Shipping You can give me your own suggestion. Joe. The Gunsmoke and Peacemaker were both skis that we thought provided an impressive mix of playfulness and stability, so as their replacements, the new Rustlers are receiving a lot of warranted attention. The only reason that they don't get 5 stars is because I had some delamination in the tails. When a steep shot of north-facing terrain is getting chalky, it’ll carve sweet, smooth arcs. Jonathan Ellsworth mentioned in his review of the original Rustler 10 that he might prefer the 180 cm version, since the 188 cm version wasn’t very stable, so he thought he might as well just play to the strengths of this ski (shorter, quicker, faster turns), and go with the shorter length. I just got the new nomad 105 in a 171. For the every-day weapon I was thinking on the Masterblaster I currently own, or switch it to the Rustler 10, Bonafide or Cochise. The Rustler 10 is the one-ski quiver for the progressive freeride skier. Let’s take a closer look at the new ski’s design to see what this actually translates to in reality. Like the Rustler 11, the Rustler 10 doesn’t feature a ton of tip and tail taper, which is also something it shares in common with its predecessor, the Peacemaker. Category: All mountain. I’ve been skiing on Blizzard Peacemakers for a few years now. This past spring, Jonathan Ellsworth, Sam Shaheen, Kara Williard, and I all spent some time on the Rustler 10, so we’ll be offering our initial impressions here, and will be updating this review as we continue to get more time on the ski this season. This, combined with the Rustler’s slightly more traditional mount point of -7.25 cm, make it feel a bit more directional than the Peacemaker, but the 10 still has a pretty playful profile. It was very soft and forgiving, so much that I felt it really didn’t “give me anything”. My current 97mm skis are some G3 Infidels which are quite damp, I’d like something livelier with a bit of dampness. Your reviews of the Fischer Ranger 102 FR have also piqued my interest. I want to mount an alpine tourin Intermediate to expert skiers who ski with a fairly active style, appreciate an energetic, playful ski, and who like to carve more than slarve their way around the mountain. No surprise there, given the weight change. The previous version of the Rustler 10 was quite light for its size, coming in around 1964 grams per ski for the 188 cm version. Rustler 10. I’m looking for advice on whether I should get the 172 or 180 Rustler 10’s. In a departure from their usual robust and aggressive style of making skis, the Blizzard Rustler 11 is notably softer and more accessible than the other “big” skis that they produce. Shovels: 7-8 My current quiver is a 175 masterblaster, but I’m planning switching it for the Rustler 10. 16 watching. It is founded on two signature concepts, Carbon Flipcore D.R.T Technology and an innovative waist concept: the longer the ski, the wider the waist which gives ambitious freeriders and all mountain skiers more versatility and float, even on steep terrain. Rustler 10 2019 Packaged W/ Marker Griffon Bindings Rustler 10 Whatever the conditions, with the Rustler 10 you’ll be grinning all day long. Conditions: All conditions. I’m mid-40s, 5’11” and 187lbs and ski 25-30 days/yr in CO. Can ski all terrains/conditions. 132 - 102 - 122 Test Locations: Cannon NH, Aspen CO, Red Mountain BC. We don’t have the two in equal lengths so I can’t so much about stability, but I think I’d take the 9 in an equal length for skiing fast on firmer conditions, while I’d opt for the 10 for skiing fast through softer, choppier conditions. It is of course difficult to find something with the perfect balance between stability and playfulness… I will try the Rustler 10 next weekend, and hope it suits me ok with my weight and skiing style. The new version is heavier, coming in at an average weight of 2127 grams per ski for the 188 cm version. Great review. $349.00. It’s sure I would like one that can hold on hard surface too. In front of Toe Piece: 9 Crested Butte got a really nice storm this past weekend that dropped around 20” of snow over the course of a few days. Hiw do you like it? While this ski has a pretty deep tail rocker line, I think its minimal taper makes it a bit more demanding in tight spots than more tapered skis. The Blizzard Rustler 10 is back to dominate another season as a ripping ride for strong intermediate to experts who want power and stability in a lightweight package. Compared to more freestyle-oriented skis like the ON3P Jeffrey 108 and Prior Northwest 110, the Rustler 10’s rocker profile is a bit mellower (shallower lines and less splay). In terms of looseness / surfiness, it’s more complicated. It is founded on two signature concepts, Carbon Flipcore D.R.T Technology and an innovative waist concept: the longer the ski, the wider the waist which gives ambitious freeriders and all mountain skiers more versatility and float, even on … The Nomad feels a bit more prone to turning / pulling you across the fall line in particularly weird conditions (e.g., breakable crust) than more tapered skis, but I wouldn’t worry too much about that. The first day we skied on the Blizzard Rustler 10, was a powder day at Stowe about 6 – 8 inches. But given that it falls in line with a lot of the easier, more playful skis in this category, I think this is worth noting if you often find yourself in the backseat in bumps. When skiing in the east I have a pair of 160mm Atomic Redster D2 SL, which I also love for, obviously, different reasons. I really like the twin tip idea in the 105ish width, I can see the Blizzard ski I want them to be, just too many wtf moments. Apart from the tails occasionally getting hung-up in very tight terrain, I really like the new Rustler 10 for bumps, trees, and steeps. It’s founded on two signature concepts: Carbon Flipcore D.R.T Technology and an innovative waist design. (1) Our biggest question is just how much more stable the new Rustler 10 will feel compared to the previous version? )(for telemark that might be slightly behind alpine). Thanks for a great review! Was Kara on the 180? As someone who skis a lot of tight, steep terrain and who rarely gets to link more than a few Super G turns on any given run, I think the increased maneuverability I’d get from the 180 would outweigh the stability I’d lose vs. the 188 cm, and the new 180 cm Rustler 10 would probably still be more damp than the old 188 cm Rustler 10. Combine the even flex and solid weight of the Enforcer 104 with it’s twined tail, it’s a very easy to pivot ski for how good it is in rough conditions. Any thoughts here? 2042 & 2069 – Rossignol Soul 7 HD (16/17), 188 cm 2020 Blizzard Rustler 10. Then you say the 20’ is supposed to be more stable at higher speeds. How was it? The new Rustler 10’s tips still feel light and tend to get deflected pretty easily at high speeds in rough, inconsistent snow. It’s founded on two signature concepts: Carbon Flipcore D.R.T Technology and an innovative waist design. How do these compare to the Scott Punishers (95)? For our pairs, the old and new 188 cm Rustler 10 have nearly the exact same measured dimensions (within a tenth of a millimeter). For reference, here are a number of our measured weights (per ski in grams) for some notable skis. With a skid that is very balanced thanks to Blizzard's Dynamic Release Technology, stiffness reduces the tip and back end of the skid, which facilitates the finish of each turn. reviewed the previous version of the Rustler 10, https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/2017-2018-blizzard-rustler-10. (It isn’t the best at either, but few skis do both so well.) Great ski! 1 . But, again, the Rustler 10’s rocker profile is more similar to more playful skis than it is to more traditional, directional ones. If so, I think the 180 cm Rustler 10 might be the better choice. If you’re looking for other options, I’d check out the Line Sick Day 104, Salomon QST 106, and maybe the Rossignol Soul 7 HD. I haven’t spent much time on those skis, but from what Jonathan says, I think they’d be less hooky in variable, are quite poppy / playful, and are still reasonably light. And then the tune also plays a big factor, but after playing with the tune on both iterations of the Rustler 10, that didn’t seem to significantly change the feel of the ski in our experience. Overall, I think the new Blizzard Rustler 10 will be a better resort / inbounds ski for many skiers than the previous iteration. It’s always fun, no matter where you take it. Our experts aren’t sponsored by brands and all of their reviews are unpaid and unbiased—that means these are Curated experts’ honest opinions. In a departure from their usual robust and aggressive style of making skis, the Blizzard Rustler 11 is notably softer and more accessible than the other “big” skis that they produce. Are you happy with the 175 cm Masterblaster? Your skiing description sounds pretty similar to how I ski :) And can you recommend it for someone who wants to play all over the mountain, with touring as an option. Height: 5' 10… The 102 mm width and versatile handling that have made it a favorite in the "Quiver of One" … For a ~104mm-wide ski, I loved the 1st gen Rustler 10 on groomers. I actually really liked it, though it definitely had its shortcomings, particularly when it came to skiing hard in rough inbounds conditions. The new Rustler 10 is still a pretty nimble ski (especially compared to the heavier skis out there that are better for skiing fast on crappy snow), but it’s not quite as super-quick as the old Rustler 10. The 188 Rustlers's come in at 186 actual length and are much more center mount than the Heads or Bonafids, there is quite a bit of tail behind the binding. 1970 & 1979 – Atomic Backland FR 109, 189 cm The Blizzard Rustler 10 is part of a fantastic line of skis from Blizzard that is meant to replace the Peacemaker and Gunsmoke and now includes several different waist widths. Sizing question: I’m debating between the 180 and 188. That’s a good question, and it sounds like you and I are searching for a similar ski! The Rustler 10 has a solid platform underfoot, and softens progressively through the tips, and, to a slightly lesser extent, the tails. The waist ranges from 112 to 116mm depending on how long a ski you like, but either way you've got a … The Rustler 10 is the middle brother of the Rustler series from Blizzard, with the narrower 9 and the wider 11 on either side. I had heard the Rustler 10 was a bit stiffer than the Peacemaker. The first thing you will notice between those to skis is the difference in weight. The Rustlers will lack the mass of the 0n3p. Hi Haggis Trap. January 9, 2018 by Luke Koppa. I have about 25 days on this ski and I agree 100% with the review. Also K2 Wayback 96 looks good, but these are maybe too light and soft. Part of Blizzard's growing freeride collection, the Rustler 11 is just waiting for you to let it loose on some big terrain. Thanks for your time It feels great on the line. All that said, I think that, under the feet of an advanced or expert skier, you can ski the new Rustler 10 quite hard, you just have to be a bit more “light on your feet.” This is still a ski that encourages you to find smoother, more forgiving snow, it’s just that the new version now gives you slightly better suspension and confidence at higher speeds vs. the first version. I would not recommend the new Rustler 10 to people whose top priority is being able to absolutely destroy everything in their path. We mentioned in our Winter Buyer’s Guide that we have been collaborating with professor Alexis Lussier Desbiens and his team at the University of Sherbrooke, Canada, to measure torsional rigidity and ski stiffness. A tester favorite since its introduction two years ago, the Blizzard Rustler 11 2020 is a hard charging ski that’ll have you grinning as you leave your buddies in the dust. We sent three Curated experts out on the slopes at Winter Park Resort, CO to test out the 2021 Rustler 9. Manufacturers description. It’s founded on two signature concepts: Carbon Flipcore D.R.T Technology and an innovative waist design. The Rustler 10 has significantly more tip and tail rocker compared to the Masterblaster (i.e. I am by no means recommending that everyone downsize on this ski, but this is just something to consider if you ski a lot of tight terrain and / or don’t often get to really open up your turns and ski stupid fast. Skis Tested: Blizzard Rustler 9 188cm (127.5-94-117 mm at 180cm length) Date: January 2020. I'm 5' 9" tall and weight 166 pounds. Not so great for that. It’s definitely not a wide, super-damp carving ski like, say, the old Head Monster 98 or current Kastle MX99, but the new Rustler 10’s combination of decent suspension and lots of energy can be really fun for skiing aggressively on piste. For the more playful ski, I’m between the armada arv86 or the faction candide 1.0. Should we still think of it as a quick, lively, and easy ski? And Kara was on the 180 cm version. This mostly comes down to where I ski and how I ski. I noticed this most when I was trying to ski fast, bases-flat through firm sections where you could feel all the ski tracks cut in by other skiers, and where there were lots of undulations in the snow. Hi Luke, I am looking for a stiff all-mountain skis for short back country trips (weight around 1700-1900 grams). Skis like the Moment Wildcat 108, ON3P Woodsman 108, and Line Sick Day 104 all have notably more tip and tail taper. The Blizzard Rustler 10 wants you to look good, so it makes everything about off-trail skiing easier. Stated Dimensions: 135-104-124 mm. Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski (188 cm): 1950 & 1977 grams. There's a lot of skis out there that sell themselves as a quiver of one, but the Blizzard Rustler 10 Skis just might be the real deal. Blizzard - Rustler 10 19/20 unfortunately sold out right now! And now, here are our initial on-snow reports from me, Jonathan Ellsworth, Sam Shaheen, and Kara Williard. I never found it difficult to get airborne between carved turns on the Rustler 10. First things first. I am looking for a ~100 mm underfoot one quiver telemark (to replace my scott venture 188, now not enouth powerfull for me anymore) Hi could you explain what characters of a ski would make it hooky? Ripping a groomer back to the chair? It felt like a very cheap ski. the Rustler 10 has less effective edge), and it’s also lighter and a more forgiving / easy ski overall, so I don’t think you’ll have much trouble with the extra 5 cm’s. On paper, the skis are close to identical, but the reviews appear quite different. But for those who want a playful ski that’s still strong, or those directional skiers looking for a more playful alternative to their more traditional skis, that’s where I think the Rustler 10 makes sense. “The Rustler 10 has incorporated a nice bit of rocker in the tail” The narrowest point on our pair was 103.5 mm, and that was right around the recommended mount point. The updated Rustler 10 feels a bit less prone to pulling you across the fall line once you start making turns larger than GS size, but it still feels like a ski that (1) likes to be on edge and (2) doesn’t encourage you to make Super-G turns (or larger) at extremely high speeds. You might be able to get away with 100 mm brakes, but I’d probably go with 110 mm brakes to be safe. Sorry I can’t provide any first-person advice. Bindings Used: Marker Griffon Demo Then there is the Rutler 10: much lighter, narrower (104 mm), and with a flatter tail. Comparing the Rustler 10 and the Black Crows Navis Freebird, whats your recommendation to go with? I ski on Colorado, Tahoe and Whistler. It’s usually a combination of many things, but the Rustler 10 is a bit of an outlier. Blizzard. Looking at that data for the Rustler 10 and 11, they are very similar both in terms of flex profile and torsional rigidity (the Rustler 11 is about 10-15% more torsionally rigid through the middle ~50 centimeters of the ski, and the Rustler 10 is slightly stiffer through the shovels and tips). MSRP $840. Designed to give crazy amounts of control and float in the deep stuff, even when it gets steep thanks to Blizzard’s innovative waist concept, where … In one sense the Rustler 10 is a playful, light-weight, energetic soft snow ski with progressive rocker and forgiving tip & tail flex for easy soft snow turn initiation and variable turn shapes. It has wide tip and tail with no taper and 16m radius. It’s tail allows for very easy turn shape changes and still a … When you bend it — whether in a turn or on the lip of a jump — the new Rustler 10 still produces plenty of rebound. $145.00. Dimensions 133-102-122.5 (180 cm) Side cut radius is 17.5 meters (180 cm) Retail price of skis is $840.00 The Rustler 10 is an award winner in test after test. Underfoot: 10 To the disappointment of my friends and probably some of you, I managed to avoid a nuclear-level yard sale on the new Rustler 10. Weight 1850g @ 180cm. This gives the Rustler 10 an extremely lightweight swing weight and that slight increase in softness in the tips and tails gives the Blizzard Rustler 10 a little more of a playful feel to it, compared to say, the Faction Dictator 3.0. I am looking for a replacement for my 2012 Rossi S7’s, 178mm. The Blizzard Rustler 10 is back to dominate another season as a ripping ride for strong intermediate to experts who want power and stability in a lightweight package. Hey guys. Can the 2021 Blizzard Rustler 9 truly do it all? $599.95. Rustler 10's are a very good ski for their category (soul 7ish skis, light, easy to turn). It was very energetic, easy to bend into tight turns, and held an edge very well for how wide and rockered it was. Typically, skis with minimal tip / tail taper and shallow rocker lines tend to be hookier than more tapered, more rockered skis, and skis with tighter sidecut radii also tend to be hookier. But interestingly, Blizzard doesn’t explicitly talk about using it as a touring ski or 50/50 ski. My thinking is it should make a great one-ski quiver / travel ski. Weight: 1,310g per ski Just like its race and freeride skis, Blizzard’s carbon mastery is fully expressed in the new Zero G line. r: 17.5 meters @ 180 centimeters // weight: 1831 grams @ 180 centimeters // Rocker-Camber-Rocker. 116 mm underfoot, some tip and tail rocker, no concessions on weight, and simply a ski that you can win the Freeride World Tour on. Following a super intensive prototyping and testing process, the end result is all new shapes, new materials, and new/unique const MSRP $840. So, one of our main questions coming into the review was how the Rustler 10’s fairly low weight would affect its stability, and if the addition of the partial sheet of titanal would do much to counteract the lack of mass. The narrowest of the Rustler series, the Rustler 9 is a freeride ski that doesn’t require a big powder day to do its job. Blizzard Rustler 10 Skis. The Rustler 10 is strong enough that you will see these skis being used by some Blizzard Big Mountain Freeride Athletes. If not I have to continue the search…. I’m skiing in Quebec, than will start to go ski at Jay Peak this year and we are planning a trip out west in a year or 2. the rustler10 shape looks pretty standard. Now, this ski still only weighs ~2127 grams per ski for the 188 cm length, so there are plenty of heavier, smoother, more “plush” skis that stay more planted.