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Volkl Blaze 104 W Skis

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Powder7 Staff Pick Annabelle M
By: Annabelle M
If I had to describe the Volkl Blaze 104 (and really any Volkl ski) in one word it would be: Precise. However, I'm way too talkative of a person to end the review there. To be frank, I'd avoided the Blaze series for years since they're light weight, and I've usually meshed well skis that have more heft to them. Man, was I being silly. I've talked about these skis non-stop since I had the chance to test them and am ready to buy every width offered. For their weight, they felt quite stable and tracked extremely well in less than ideal conditions, and I was beyond impressed by their edge hold for a 104. Don't let the directional shape and mount point scare you off, they were easy to flick around and did not kick me when I fell into the backseat for a moment (or many...). I could drive the ski when I wanted and dial it back when when I didn't; either way I was having a blast. Shout out to Volkl for giving us directional skiers a versatile option for days when a Secret or Mantra just seems like more than you'd like to push around. Not to mention, if you've ever hiked with a heavy, two metal layered ski on your shoulder, it's not very fun. I'd take the Blaze for that any day.

Our Take On The 2025 Volkl Blaze 104 W:

The all-new Volkl Blaze 104 is an excellent alternative to their heavy metal chargers in the Mantra/Secret series, and the punk rock alternative kids in the Revolt series. The Blaze charges forward as its own category of all-mountain freeride, with a focus on skiability. We think the Volkl Blaze 104 is a versatile all-mountain/freeride ski that feels easy to flick around, carves well, and has unique liveliness and energy. All in all, it's a ski that's not going to beat you up and tackles the variety of conditions and terrain we find around the mountain.

Replacing the Blaze 106, the new Blaze 104 adds weight and new features to make it happy in resort conditions like firm snow, hidden stumps you might bump, and chopped up powder. Gaining a couple hundred grams and new TPU inserts to dampen the ride, the new Blaze tracks better through tough snow conditions and holds up to resort obstacles (read: rocks and stumps and core shot givers) better. The Blaze 104 also features Volkl's new sidecut design with 4 Radius Drive. The tip's sidecut is tweaked to give you better predictability and better grip when locked into the snow but still releases and links into your next turn smoothly. The rockered, but still directional shape and low swing weight means this ski can flick and turn quickly but still holds a solid edge when conditions are firm or if you're cranking up the speed. If you like the sound of a Mantra but don't want that much work, and the Revolt series sounds a little too playful and pivot-y, the Blaze 104 is a perfect happy medium that we think a lot more skiers should get on.

Note: The Volkl Blaze 104 comes in two color options, but both are identical in construction and design.

2025 Volkl Blaze 104 W Specs:

Dimensions:146/104/128
Radius:17m@179cm
Rocker:Freeride Rocker
Ability Level:Ability Level 7
Construction:Full Sidewall
Weight:3548 grams (per pair for size 179cm) Learn more about ski weights

Skis In The Volkl Blaze Series:


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