2026 Blizzard Anomaly 94

The Blizzard Anomaly 94 returns unchanged for 2026 except for a graphics change. While Blizzard’s Rustler 9 still takes up a lot of bandwidth in this range of ski, the Anomaly 94 will take the on-trail performance to the next level. As a ski in the mid-90's we’re looking at versatility and well-roundedness, and Anomaly 94 answers that call. Skiers should have some sort of accomplished skill set to get the most out of Anomaly 94, as it does lean towards the heavier and slightly stiffer side of the spectrum. While there’s been a trend towards more approachable and accessible skis over the past few years, and this one does fall under that umbrella, fear not—the Anomaly 94 has a very high-end ceiling. There’s still some heft here, with the 176 hitting the scale at a stated weight of 2100 grams per ski. The build and style certainly create an expert level feel and performance level.

Blizzard puts it all on the table with this ski’s build. The construction of the Anomaly 94 is quite sophisticated. By using a Trueblend wood core consisting of poplar and beech stringers, Blizzard alters the stiffness and responsiveness of the ski by lengthening or shortening bands of wood. This not only helps create a desired effect, but it also allows them to fine-tune the flex of the ski per individual length, offering a custom-like feel and no awkward sizes. Anomaly 94 also puts one full sheet of titanal below the core and then breaks up the upper sheet into two different levels. The central portion of the upper laminate runs right on top of the core while the arms of the laminate are above the next glass layer and run above the edges. This puts more emphasis and power to the sides while keeping the central chord of the ski smooth and steady. Tester Alexander Connor states that this is a “good all-mountain ski that can deal with the heavier snow. Nice to turn and can handle the spring bumps. It’s an all-mountain ski that prefers to stay on-trail.”

Versus the Rustler 9, Anomaly 94 certainly feels more directional. By shaping the Anomaly 94 as a traditional all-mountain ski, on-trail versatility is highlighted. We talk a lot about how the mid-90's is a great place to be for true all-mountain skiing, and this ski is no exception. We do get a bit of taper in the shovel, and a slightly rounded tail, but from the top view, this ski is standard-looking. The side profile is a bit more interesting, most notably when put against the outgoing Bonafide 97. In the 182 cm length, the ski produces an 18.5-meter turn radius—right in the sweet spot for varying turn shapes and styles in any snow condition or terrain. This is true versatility. Tester Brad Schauerman states that the Anomaly 94 is “super fun, quick edge to edge, and easy to maneuver. It’s also super stable at high speeds due to the metal. Fun all-around ski.” It’s nice seeing the word “fun” used here as not many skiers could find the fun in the Bonafide.

There’s some range here, but this ski still falls more to the upper end. Opening up the target audience slightly, Blizzard is targeting an advanced to expert range here. We’re not so sure this is a good option for an intermediate skier due to the weight and stiffness of the ski. If you want a Blizzard in the mid-90's the Rustler is a better choice. But, for more aggressive and skilled skiers who love the feeling of a purely carved turn, the Anomaly 94 is making some serious waves. It’s still more directional, though, and serves well as a strong on-trail ski at this width.