Review: Blossom Numero Uno XC

Model year: 2023-2024
Sidecut: 121-71-106
Size: 176 cm
Radius: 16 m
Technology: wood core, full sidewall, glass fiber, titanal layers, full camber, race plate

About this ski

The XC is the mid-radius offering by Blossom. In terms of turn shape, it sits right in between the GS and the SL. The construction, however, is heavier and sturdier than the GS and SL in the Numero Uno line. It is fair to say that this XC is by far the strongest non-FIS ski in Blossom’s line-up.

In that sense, it is not unlike other mid-radius performance skis from other brands. It remarkable, however, that this XC comes with a race plate by default. Most other brands only have race plates on their Master or FIS skis. That combined with full-width layers of 0.8 mm titanal and basalt and you get a mighty grippy, direct, yet not so punishing ski.

Grips uphill

Do you know the feeling that a ski slips sideways on icy slopes a little bit? This XC seems to claw uphill instead, there’s just so much grip. Fluid, secure, damp, super fast – that is what I would describe this ski with. And it’s not even very punishing in bumps or 3D snow. It just ploughs through anything soft and behaves predictably in everything else. 

This is a ski for good, strong skiers (both physically and technically) that want a precision ski to ski quite fast. It skidds wel, if you tune it well. It can win races in any non-FIS event. And it is just a dream for any good skier. Just make sure that you have the technique to ski it. For it is not very punishing compared to other skis with a similar build, but it will kick your behind if you are lazy. Then it rides you instead of the other way around.

Conclusion

A super grippy, fast and precise machine. Only for skiers of advanced level and up, though.

Characteristics

PlayfulStable
ForgivingPunishing
LivelyDamp
SkiddingCarving
Low speedHigh speed
Short turnLong turn
Soft snowHard snow

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