2023 Line Blade Optic 96 Skis

The Line Blade Optic 96 Skis sits right in the middle of the Blade Optics collection, being 96-millimetetrs under the boot. And with that kind of waist width, that puts the Blade Optic 96 in what we like to call the “sweet spot” for all-mountain versatility. If you had to buy only one pair of skis, this would be it as you can throw them in the car or pack them in your ski bag for the plane ride, and not have to worry about what kind of conditions you will encounter on any given day. (Except for the deepest powder) The Blade Optic 96 features an aspen wood core, fiberglass laminate, and Line’s “Gas Pedal Medal Overdrive.” In short, this is a partial layer of titanal that’s split into segmented sections, and that tapers to a point near the ends of the skis. The goal is to get some of the benefits of a titanal layer (added damping, torsional rigidity) while still creating skis that aren’t super stiff and produce energy when bent. Ideal for anyone who enjoys high speed with confidence,