Blizzard Hustle 11

[milkman]

I’m seeing a few great deals on Hustle 11’s this fall. I’m looking to replace my Rustler 11 188 and was wondering if the Hustle 11 192 might be an option for something a tad stiffer (know R11 192 is a bit of a more substantial ski than the 188). Can’t find too many reviews on these, but the fact that they weigh about the same as the R11 is fine with me.


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[gregL]

I’m seeing a few great deals on Hustle 11’s this fall. I’m looking to replace my Rustler 11 188 and was wondering if the Hustle 11 192 might be an option for something a tad stiffer (know R11 192 is a bit of a more substantial ski than the 188). Can’t find too many reviews on these, but the fact that they weigh about the same as the R11 is fine with me.

The fact that they weigh about the same and don't ski nearly as well is the reason there are great deals.

[milkman]

The fact that they weigh about the same and don't ski nearly as well is the reason there are great deals.

Ahh. That’s kind of what I thought but wanted to get a bit of feedback just in case. Thx!


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[LeeLau]

Also iirc the Hustle is being discontinued. Greg ? I believe mentioned this. That might explain the deals

[gregL]

Also iirc the Hustle is being discontinued. Greg ? I believe mentioned this. That might explain the deals

Yes, I heard the Hustle and its sister ski the Unlimited are going away; bummer to waste some good molds but neither ski sold well.

[thecazdog]

I've got R11s and H11s - made the mistake of thinking the Hustle was lighter, when it fact it is heavier, and yes does not ski as well as the Rustler. Would not buy again.

[gregL]

I've got R11s and H11s - made the mistake of thinking the Hustle was lighter, when it fact it is heavier, and yes does not ski as well as the Rustler. Would not buy again.

The average Hustle 11 is lighter than the average Rustler 11 out of the same mold (pre-2024), but it's only like 15-20 grams per ski. The variation in weights in the same ski/same length is typically much more than that.

[rockymtn]

For what its worth I have both the Hustle 11 and Rustler 11 in a 188. Hustle 11 felt notably lighter and was my dedicated touring ski last year.
I am selling my 188s to go to a smaller ski this year.