Easier to handle than it looks, both at low speeds and on tight turns, the Bliss helps newbie freeriders making their first forays into the world of fat skis. It's lightweight underfoot, so a viable option for skinning up a few hundred meters of vertical. Mount a hybrid binding at the very least
In brief
Suitable for
my first fat ski, tree runs, in-resort freeride, easygoing outings
Not suitable for
hard, icy snow; beginners and the faint of heart, slow speeds
Also suitable for
soft terrain, freeride progression, short ascents in powder
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In words
Intro
ULL first appeared on the ski scene in 2021. Based in Courmayeur in Italy's Valle d'Aosta, the name comes from Ullr, a Norse god who crossed the snows of Scandinavia by gliding over the ice to save energy when hunting. And Bliss, of course, is that magical sensation you get when floating through powder. The cutting-edge construction features a poplar and ash core for a stiff structure and flex, triaxial fiberglass, shovel with shock-absorbing cork inserts, and a rockered nose and tail for a modern feel. This ski comes in only one length: 186 cm.
On the snow
A cool, minimal, prototype-style graphic and understated geometry give this ski the feel of a pro model. But appearances can be deceptive; the Bliss is easier to ride than it looks, both at low speeds and on short turns. It helps newbie freeriders making their first forays into the world of fat skis, and is lightweight underfoot, so a viable option for skinning up a few hundred meters of vertical. You'll need a hybrid binding at the very least, this model is more old school than it looks, suited to directional riders, offering good lateral support even at high speeds. Approach compact terrain, crust and chop more cautiously, where the nose tends to chatter excessively when you let rip. Nice and surfy in powder, it feels good on soft snow as the underfoot width favors efficient float. Worth taking out for a spin.
Lab
Very concave along the entire length even after ten runs through the machine. Medium wave structure, not great. Average edge in terms of thickness 1.9 x 2.0 mm at 88.6°, base bevel 0.87°. Edges reasonably well finished, but the base requires flattening.
Technical specifications
Construction
cap-sidewall
Materials
poplar, beech, glass fiber, cork
Base
sintered polyethylene with graphite
Available sizes
186
Made in
Swiss
Price
950 €
Declared specsMeasured by us
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186 cm
Length
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143 cm
Tip width
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131 cm
Tail width
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114 cm
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Tip rocker
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2.000 g
Individual weight
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22 m
Sidecut radius
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Tip torsion
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Center torsion
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