2027 Blizzard Canvas 108 Skis Review

Reviewer: Vic Fuchslocher, Store Staff, Whistler
Location: Sun Peaks, BC
Conditions: Cold & Chalky, Bluebird Groomers

"It's softer on the tip and tail, so it lets you turn easier and jump... But surprisingly, it also holds an edge when you're trying to carve it."

The Blizzard Canvas 108 is a new direction for the brand, a freeride-minded answer to the wildly popular Black Pearl that trades hard-charging muscle for playful, creative energy. Noticeably more tip and tail rocker than the Rustler or Sheeva drops the swing weight, while a True Blend wood core keeps it solid underfoot with a progressive flex that loves side hits and slashes. The surprise? It still holds a real edge on firm groomers, and it's light enough to wear a hybrid binding for slackcountry laps.

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Blizzard Canvas 108 Skis 2027
Blizzard Canvas 108 Skis 2027
Blizzard Canvas 108 Skis 2027
Blizzard Canvas 108 Skis 2027
Blizzard Canvas 108 Skis 2027

Pros

  • Deep tip and tail rocker delivers a light swing weight for easy pivots, slashes, and spins
  • Progressive flex pops off side hits and jumps with plenty of energy
  • Holds an edge on firm groomers better than its soft, rockered profile suggests
  • Light enough to pair with a hybrid binding like the Shift for slackcountry missions

Cons

  • Chatters and loses composure at high speed
  • Less stable in chopped-up, tracked snow than stiffer freeride chargers

Product Details

Rocker Type: Rocker / Camber / Rocker

Shape: Full Twin Tip

Construction: Freeski Light Poplar & Paulownia Wood Core w/ UD Glass / Carbon Laminates

Ability Level: Advanced-Expert

Sidewalls: Full Sidewall Construction

Turning Radius: Medium

Terrain / Riding Style: All-Mountain, Big Mountain

Sizes: 168, 174, 180, 186, 192 cm

Who Is It For?

The Canvas 108 is built for intermediate to strong freeride skiers who want a playful ski for side hits, jumps, and tricks as much as everyday resort laps. Throw a hybrid binding on it and it becomes a true one-ski quiver. It chatters more and feels less stable at high speed or in chop, so aggressive skiers chasing a stable, downhill-charging feel should check out something geared for hard chargers.

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Specs

Size Tip Width (mm) Waist Width (mm) Tail Width (mm) Turning Radius (m)
168 cm 137.5 108 125.5 16
174 cm 138.5 108 126.5 17
180 cm 139 108 127 18
186 cm 140 108 128 19
192 cm 141 108 129 20

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About the Reviewer

Name: Vic Fuchslocher
Position: Store Staff, Whistler
Home Mountain: Whistler Blackcomb, BC

I hail from Chile originally but now call Whistler home. If you're in Whistler, swing into an evo store and say hi - or better yet, let's rip some laps together!