Impulse 98 Ski - 2024
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Why We Like The Impulse 98 Ski
When Black Diamond says the Impulse 98 Ski is all-mountain, they really mean the whole mountain—both in-bounds and out. It's a versatile all-mountain ski that rides the backcountry as well as the resort. The shape is equally versatile with a solid ability to perform in soft snow as well as firm. We like how stiff the ski feels, and although it's slightly heavier than Black Diamond's more backcountry-oriented skis, the Impulse is still light enough to tour around comfortably. There's even a tail clip for skins on the back, because Black Diamond knows you'll want to ride these skis regardless of the side of the rope.
Details
- Versatile all-mountain ski intended for resort and backcountry
- 98mm waist is the skinniest and most versatile Impulse Ski
- Rocker tip & tail navigate deep, soft powder with ease
- Camber underfoot initiates edge control on firmer snow
- Poppy poplar wood core with stiff pre-preg fiberglass layup
- Flat-top construction with ABS sidewalls for torsional rigidity and durability
- Item #BLDZ9H2
- Length
- 161cm, 168cm, 175cm, 182cm, 189cm
- Dimensions
- [161cm] 130 / 98 / 118mm, [168cm] 131 / 98 / 119mm, [175cm] 131 / 98 / 119mm, [182cm] 132 / 98 / 119mm, [189cm] 132 / 98 / 120mm
- Turn Radius
- [161cm] 15m, [168cm] 16m, [175cm] 17m, [182cm] 18m, [189cm] 19m
- Profile
- rocker / camber / rocker
- Construction
- sandwich
- Core
- poplar
- Laminate
- fiberglass
- Edge
- steel
- Base
- sintered
- Tail
- flat
- Claimed Weight
- (pair)[161cm] 7lb 6oz (3346g), [ 168cm] 7lb 9oz (3430g), [ 175cm] 7lb 12oz (3515g), [ 182cm] 7lb 15oz (3600g), [ 189cm] 8lb 12oz (3969g)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Activity
- backcountry skiing, freeride/powder skiing
Reviews
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Overall Rating
5 based on 22 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageFebruary 21, 2024
I really like these skis.
I really like these skis. Just skied them for 4 days and they floated well for a 98mm waist, blew through chopped up snow and held their own bombing down groomers at the end of the day. They are quick to turn and I love them in the trees and tight chutes. Really fun over all and the only weakness is that I will only tour on them for short sidecountry laps since they are a little heavy with the shift binding attached, but I really bought them as a lighter front country ski that can tour if needed and they fit that bill perfectly.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 18, 2024
I’m around 5”7 and bought
I’m around 5”7 and bought the 168cm. They’re super light to hike up and they carve pretty well going down (this was important to me as I’m an ex ski racer and mostly ski in resorts).
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
November 14, 2023
Great All Mountain Ski
I skied these for the first time this weekend, and I loved them! Great feel and transitioned from the icy conditions to the softer snow well.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
August 6, 2023
I’ve been waiting since last year to get on these skis
I’ve been waiting since last year to get on these skis Looking forward to it my last set of boundary pro 100s were great all mountain skis
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 1, 2023
Good All Mountain Ski
The wide shovel allows it to perform surprising well in Powder for how skinny it is. Playful and easy to maneuver in the trees. And easy to get on edge on the groomers. Not the stiffest ski but holds an edge and doesn't chatter too much at speed. A good all round ski, especially if you want a one-ski quiver for the resort.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 11, 2023
Impulse 98
The impulse 98 ski feels very responsive and light yet on fast downhill skiing there was no chatter. Got to ski them in the trees in powder and they really handled well. Light enough for uphill off piste yet charge hard on piste.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 9, 2023
The Best!!
These are absolutely perfect! So lightweight and LOVE the design!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 8, 2023
Blown away
I just finished my first two days on these at Crested Butte and I could not be happier. I’ve never felt this much control on a pair of skis across all types of terrain. From piste to powder, moguls, and everything in between, I felt pure joy. I can’t recommend highly enough.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 22, 2023
Impulse
Full time patrol and wanted a ski that was quicker edge to edge. I have the Boundary Pro 107s and these are like the more nimble, faster turning brother of the Boundary Pro. We have a lot of tree runs and narrow bump runs and the Impulse 98 is my new daily driver. Awesome work ski, fun to ski on days off also. You can't go wrong, if on the fence about these I recommend them. Durable base so far, holds a good edge on hardpack manmade slippery concrete.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 8, 2023
Impulse 98’s with Bishop BMF-R
I have four different telemark setups from 2002 to this one. I’m a volunteer ski patroller at the local hill. I tour 2x a week and ski 2 days a week. Put this setup through the wringer on duty and love them, not chattery on the groomers, float in the powder, and turn on a dime. Love them so far, can’t wait to take them out again.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com