The Hotshot
FIRECRACKER
Black Cat Fireworks x J Collab
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COMPLETELY REDESIGNED MODEL!
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Waist Width: 104mm
Personality
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The Artwork
Black Cat Fireworks x J Collab
200 Made
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Released November 6, 2025
I've always been obsessed with fireworks packaging – it's some of the most colorful, fun graphics you'll find anywhere. That heavy halftone, slightly off-register printing is just perfectly imperfect. Growing up, I'd see those stands every Fourth of July and beg my parents to buy something dangerous to light off.
When it comes to fireworks brands, nobody's more iconic than “Black Cat”! We all know the sleek updated Black Cat logo, but their vintage vampire kitten version? That thing is pure magic! When we reached out to them about this collab, I wasn't sure they'd be down to use their old-school logo. But they know their fanbase and we're all about it! They sent us their vintage art files – Black Cat, Home Run, Giraffe, Zebra, Bulldog – the whole archive!
Fank then dove deep into the archives and built this incredible vintage pattern of their old fireworks packaging. The way he preserved the authentic halftone texture while adapting it for ski production is pure artistry. He added a translucent effect that lets your eye flip between seeing the raw materials of the ski’s construction and these vintage fireworks labels – it's like looking through time. That bright yellow topsheet is loud and badass! This base might be one of my favorite bases we’ve ever done. The screaming cat with an explosion behind it, is going to look nuts flying through the air.
This is a true limited run – once they're gone, they're gone. No reprints, no do-overs. These vintage finds don't come around twice, and access to Black Cat's archive was a one-time deal. Get yours before it’s lights out for this new Hotshot ski.

The Hotshot™
137 -
104
- 123
This is the widest ski in our Charge Collection totally redesigned with some fresh technology, and lighter weight construction for more fun when charging the steep and deep!
We re-engineered this new Hotshot ski with a completely new geometry and construction. The waist is 2mm narrower, with deeper sidecut for a quicker feel that’s a ton of fun on groomers! The new Aspen wood core and Light Metal construction makes it one of the lightest skis in its class, a mind-blowing 240 grams lighter than our previous version! For added horsepower and stability, we pulled inspiration from J’s legendary "Prophet" ski (credited for launching modern freeride skis). You'll recognize the visible 3D Light Metal laminate on top of the core and the iconic "Dork Fork" tip shape. This proven formula delivers maximum energy transmission to the edges of your tips where you need it, while reducing weight where you don't. Just roll it over and watch the entire edge engage for rock-solid confidence on any terrain. Get into the powder and the wide rockered tips transform deep days into pow surfing heaven! The Hotshot doesn't just charge hard, its lightweight stability and power transforms how you ski, while keeping that signature J skis playfulness that makes every run feel better than the last!
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SPECS
| Length | 167cm | 174cm | 181cm | 188cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 137 - 104 - 123 | 137 - 104 - 123 | 137 - 104 - 123 | 137 - 104 - 123 |
| Sidecut Radius | 16m | 17.1m | 18.2m | 19.3m |
| Weight Per Ski | 1800g | 1880g | 1950g | 2020g |







