This balance in densities of wood also means that Blizzard has been able to tune their core construction to match different lengths of ski. That means the longer you go, the stiffer the skis become. This is handy stuff for experts looking for a pair of skis that won’t fold on them. It’s also good for intermediate skiers seeking a slightly more forgiving ski.

Sitting on top of this core are two layers of contoured titanal which, when combined with Blizzard’s flipcore technology, work to provide the fantastic snappy energy return that has quickly become the Brahma’s party piece. Speaking of that camber tech… 

Blizzard Brahma 88 Shaping

Blizzard’s flipcore technology is produced from creating a natural rocker shape to the wood core technology, without the need to artificially shape the camber or rocker in a press. This results in optimal pressure distribution on the edges, a natural flex and fantastic stability at speed. We’ve long been fans of this camber technology, and are glad to see Blizzard continue with this thinking in the Brahma.

The Brahma features a classic rocker-camber-rocker, although both the tip and tail rocker is, quite understandably, pretty subtle. This subtle rocker gives the Brahma improved grip on harder snow, thanks to a longer effective edge.

Who Is The Blizzard Brahma 88 For?

So, the Brahma name lives on in this updated all-mountain ski. The ski has quickly become the class-leading ski in the sub-90 mm class, and it’s easy to see why. Blizzard have brought in a few handy updates to make the skis a touch more forgiving, which we like to see.

Although Blizzard are looking to make the Brahma appeal to a wider range of skiers with these updates, these things are still more than capable of taking everything you can throw their way. They’ll also send a tonne of energy straight back at you, which is cool. 

What Is The Blizzard Brahma 88 Good At?

Versatility: 6/10
Carving: 8/10
Stability Snow: 9/10