Black Pearl 88

The 2027 Black Pearl 88 is a women-specific all-mountain ski with a quick 88 mm waist for groomers, bumps and variable resort snow. Its six sizes span 146 to 176 cm, making it accessible to a wide range of skiers while retaining enough platform for confident carving. The blue graphic is the season’s update; the underlying shape and construction continue the established Black Pearl brief.

W.S.D. Trueblend All Mountain uses tuned high-density wood stringers to make the center supportive and the ends more forgiving. W.S.D. FluxForm All Mountain adds three women-specific titanal pieces for stability and damping without turning the ski into a rigid race platform. Early-rise tip and tail with six millimetres of camber underfoot help the ski release turns in bumps while keeping an edge engaged on firm snow. Full ABS sidewalls make pressure transfer direct and durable.

Choose the Black Pearl 88 if you want a dependable daily ski that feels composed on hardpack but remains willing in bumps and trees. The exact 2027 SkiEssentials test praises its stability, edge grip and broad usability, while also making clear that it is not a deep-powder specialist. It suits improving intermediates through advanced and expert skiers. A wider ski will float better, while a lighter, narrower piste model will feel quicker for skiers who rarely leave groomed snow.