2025 Volkl Blaze 104 Skiswith Tyrolia Attack 14 GW Bindings

Revised for 2025, the Blaze 104 with Tyrolia Attack 14 GW Bindings comes with subtle updates that enhance this ski’s already impressive uphill efficiency and downhill performance. The 104 is now slightly stiffer, offering improved carving performance compared to previous models. Although originally marketed as a touring ski, the Blaze 104 has proven its value in resort settings, with many users opting for hybrid or alpine bindings for everyday soft snow use. Its lightweight construction and versatile shape have made it a favorite among all-mountain and backcountry enthusiasts. We paired the 104 with the Tyrolia Attack 14 GW because of the Attack’s light weight, reliability, and ease-of-use for all mountain and freeride skiers. Additionally, ample elastic travel and direct power transmission function to ensure these bindings cater perfectly to the needs of demanding freeriders.

Why we like it:

The Blaze 104 stands out for its all-mountain freeride versatility. Its light weight makes it exceptionally maneuverable, perfect for both touring and side-country adventures.

Who it's for:

Intermediate to expert freeriders seeking a quick and agile ski for all-mountain and soft snow exploration will appreciate the Blaze 104’s performance.

Highlights:

A major upgrade to the Blaze 104 is Volkl’s 4 Radius Drive, which offers four different turn radii depending on where the ski is weighted. The ski features specific sidecuts in the tips, two underfoot zones, and one in the tail. The Multilayer Green Wood Core uses recycled plastic to keep weight low. Suspension Tips and Tails use a rubber composite to reduce vibrations, while the updated Titanal Binding Platform provides full-width support underfoot, enhancing carving and edge grip on firm snow. With a low stand height of just 17 millimeters, the 2027 Tyrolia Attack 14 offers an impressively close connection to the snow, delivering precise power transmission and a confident, locked-in feel. The FR Pro3 toe piece allows for a full 180 degrees of boot release, enhancing safety in a variety of fall scenarios, while the AFS (Anti-Friction Slider) ensures reliable re-centering and consistent release characteristics. Built to withstand hard use, the Attack 14 combines durability with performance, making it a go-to option for aggressive skiers who demand trust in their gear.

Things to consider:

While the Blaze 104 is lightweight and agile with ample tip and tail rocker, it doesn’t contain a full sheet of Titanal, which does limit its carving performance compared to other skis with full-length metal layers. Nonetheless, its design excels in agility and maneuverability, especially in softer snow.

Fit & sizing considerations:

The Blaze 104 skis true to size.