Lighter, less aggressive female skiers seeking utmost versatility from their ride will find Volkl’s latest Blaze 86 Women’s Ski to be the crème-de-la-crème of all-mountain expertise. Its simple construction, moderate waist, and balanced ride combine to create the Blaze 86’s strikingly friendly profile that rewards expertise without punishing those who are just testing the waters. Its Hybrid Multi-Layer Wood Core sports an excellent balance between lightness and stability, while its moderate 86mm waist and 3D Radius Sidecut accommodate a wide range of turn shapes and sizes in varied terrain. When equipped with the right binding, the Blaze 86 becomes something of a hybrid touring ski, allowing intermediate skiers to explore the skintrack with ease. Lightweight on the uphill, intuitive on the downhill, and strikingly capable in technical terrain, the Volkl Blaze 86 Women’s Ski prioritizes exploration with a less aggressive feel.