THE OPTIC 96 2026
Stability, power and high speed skiing with confidence
Ideal for anyone who enjoys high-speed skiing with confidence, the award-winning Optic 96 represents a versatile daily driver complete with our Gas Pedal Metal Overdrive™ tech. With a chevron shape of Titanal underfoot that expands into the forebody and rear of the ski, you'll experience immense edge grip on hard snow, with a powerful, smooth ride in cut-up snow and chop.
Awards: Blister Best of 24/25
Details
Rocker Type: Rocker Profile – 11mm Tip / 3mm Camber / 10mm Tail
Early Rise™ – Tip and tail lift away from the snow to bring the contact points closer to the center of the ski. This increases a ski's lift in deep snow and allows it to engage more quickly on hardpack.
Flex: Directional Flex – The softer tip floats and initiates turns easily while the stiffer tail provides power, stability and high speed control.
Sidecut: 5-Cut™ Geometry – Five different radiuses are blended into the ski's sidecut. The result? A wide variety of turn shapes and an intuitive feel.
Core: Aspen Veneer Core – An amalgam of Aspen Stringers brought together for a lightweight, snappy, and engaged feel.
Laminates: Gas Pedal Metal Overdrive™ – Titanal focused across the ski width provides increased edge grip and torsional stability while maintaining a lively feel along the length of the ski. Two independent tip and tail Titanal pieces add power and energy.
Sidewalls: Capwall™ – Combining the precision of sidewall underfoot, and the lightweight, durable performance of cap construction in the tip and tail, Capwall™ Construction provides the best of both worlds.
Base: Fatty™ Base | 1.7mm – 30% thicker base dramatically increases durability and tuning life the skis.
Edges: Fatty™ Edge | 2.5mm x 2.2mm – 30% thicker edge dramatically increases durability and tuning life of these skis.
Stance Back from Center: -54mm
Specs
- Terrain: All Mountain, Freeride, Groomers
- Ability Level: Advanced-Expert
- Rocker Type: Rocker/Camber/Rocker
- Turning Radius: Medium
- Core/Laminates: Metal, Wood
- Tail Type: Partial Twin Tip
- Warranty: 2 Years
Size Chart
| Size (cm) | 149 | 156 | 163 | 170 | 177 | 184 |
| Tip Width (mm) | 129 | 129 | 129 | 129 | 129 | 129 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 |
| Turning Radius (m) | 10.5 | 12 | 13 | 14.5 | 16 | 18 |
| Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1640 | 1720 | 1790 | 1890 | 2000 | 2080 |