The 2027 Blizzard Anomaly 102 is the wider, freeride-leaning member of the refreshed Anomaly Series, with a 102-mm waist and a Trueblend Free woodcore that pulls in paulownia for added float and reduced swing weight. It's a one-ski-quiver platform for skiers in deeper-snow regions who want a true daily driver that can charge powder.

Why we like it:

What's striking about the Anomaly 102 is how composed it stays in soft, chopped-up afternoon conditions. The wider platform paired with the 2-titanal layup gives it a planted feel that's rare on a ski you can still genuinely carve when the snow firms up.

Who it's for:

Advanced and expert skiers who want a freeride-leaning daily driver, especially those in deeper-snow regions. Great for one-ski-quiver buyers, big-mountain enthusiasts, and skiers who ski more soft snow than groomers but still want real edge hold when the day calls for it.

Highlights:

The headline here is the Trueblend Free woodcore, which adds paulownia to the beech-and-poplar mix found in the narrower Anomaly skis. That paulownia trims weight and improves float in soft snow, so the Anomaly 102 stays nimble despite its larger size. The 2Ti construction adds two sheets of titanal for damping and edge stability where it matters, and FluxForm All Mountain ties the layup together for predictable flex and torsional response. The rocker profile is rockered tip, camber underfoot, and rockered tail, which gives the ski real soft-snow capability while keeping enough edge in contact with the snow for hardpack performance. Vibration-dampening rubber at the contact points absorbs chatter and helps the ski stay smooth in mixed conditions, where most freeride 100s would feel like they're working harder.

Things to consider:

The Anomaly 102 leans freeride and soft-snow more than the narrower skis in the line. Skiers focused on hardpack carving or frontside performance should look at the Anomaly 88 or 94 instead.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Skis true to length. Pick the size that matches your usual all-mountain length, or size up if you ski mostly in big terrain at speed.