Black Diamond W Impulse Ti 104 Skis

It's no secret why the Black Diamond Impulse Ti 104 is the staff pick for All-Mountain Powder Ski of the Year. After rigorous ski testing on deep chalky pow with a crust underneath, there was no other ski that performed better. Why does that matter? Because testing in less than ideal conditions proves that this ski is only going to rip when the conditions are prime!

If you’re looking to round out your quiver with a dedicated "deep day" ski without sacrificing control, the Women’s Black Diamond Impulse Ti 104 is the undisputed "N+1" ski of the year. While most powder skis feel like a tank or a bouncing tip and tail once the runs get tracked out, the Impulse Ti 104 excels by being a hard-charging ski that "shines when the snow gets deep" but holds a mean edge on the way back to the lift.

What makes this ski unique in its category is Black Diamond’s attention to the details in  geometry to define surf and stability. By moving the edge contact entry point further back from the tip, they’ve created a ride that is noticeably surfier and more smearable in deep powder. That means you won't hook up your rockered edges while racing back to the lift lines or the transition spot.

However, unlike "super rockered" powder boards, this ski maintains an expert level of stability. The combination of a solid poplar core, full ABS sidewalls, and a structural Titanal sheet ensures that when you hit the groomers, outtrack, or hard-packed chop, the ski remains damp and powerful. It’s a rare design that allows for "nimble skiing" in the trees while providing the torsional stiffness to "hold fast" on the technical lines.