Blizzard Bodacious - Differences Between Model Years?

[Bandit Man]

Are there any notable differences (other than graphics) between the Blizzard Bodacious model years? If so, what are they? I thought I read somewhere that they have softened a bit.

Seeing lots of used ones cropping up and considering grabbing a pair. Demoed these once two years ago, so do have a few runs as a reference point.

[Banh Mi]

I heard they got a touch stiffer over the years, but cant say how it was done. When you hear the reps talking about them from 2012-2014, they say how its the exact same ski, so it cant be too much stiffer.

I feel pretty confident that they would ski almost identical.

[gregL]

AFAIK, they've stayed the same for three years, but they get softer for 2015. The new ski kicks ass, too, probably my favorite 115-120mm ski for next season.

[Charmander]

they got stiffer every year, then for 14/15 dropped down to the same flex as the 1st yeear.

our shop has a couple used 196s if ya want a pair

[slashy]

[QUOTE=Charmander;4193110]they got stiffer every year, then for 14/15 dropped down to the same flex as the 1st yeear.

i read somewhere literally that the shovel got 15% softer on the 13/14 (green) vs 12/13 (brown). you're not referring to the cochise flex history by accident