Nordica makes a large selection of skis across their Race, High Performance, All Mountain and Freeride categories for men, women and juniors and Nordica is introducing a lot of new skis in their 2011-12 collection. In fact, a completely new ski line Nordica calls Sidecountry boasts 4 models of varying underfoot widths all using Camrock, the evolution of Rocker Technology, i-core construction and separately available precut skins. Hell and Back skis are built for downhill performance but include uphill features for All Mountain skiers looking to explore the Sidecountry.
Joining the Radict in the All Terrain Freestyle category ski Nordica has added the The Patron and the Soul Rider. Both skis come with CamRock technology, wood cores and narrower waist widths aimed to make these great for all mountain, backcountry, big lines and even playing in the park.
I asked Nordica for a brief manufacturer's comment on the Nordica 2012 skis:
"Nordica builds the best performing, highest quality products in skiing. Everything we design starts with the understanding that the final product will perform better, fit more comfortably, and enhance the skiing experience more than any other product on the market. Performance is the first, second, and third criteria for anything we build. Our heritage goes back over 70 years, and our record of quality innovation speaks for itself. Performance, innovation, and passion for the sport of skiing are in our DNA."
Following is some information on a selection of skis from the Nordica 2011-2012 collection. Read more about these and all the Nordica skis.
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Hell & Back - All Mountain Ski
Nordica
The Hell & Back, with I-Core construction, is one of the more versatile skis in Nordica's new Sidecountry collection (which features four models from rockered to full camber), the Hell & Back is built with I-Core technology, which reduces the weight of the ski by almost 20% without sacrificing stability or performance. At 98mm under foot with "Early Rise" CamROCK technology, this ski crushes it all.
Lengths and Tip to Tail dimensions
169,177, 185 come as 135-98-125
161 comes as 133-74-123
Nemesis - Women's All Mountain Ski
Nordica
The women's Nemesis,I-Core construction,conquers any terrain you throw at it. Made with I-Core technology, a specifically designed super lightweight wood core (almost 20% lighter than a full wood core). The Nemesis has true camber under foot and in the tail making it incredibly stable, the Slow Rise CamROCK powder tip profile combined with a 98mm user friendly side-cut make the Nemesis an extremely versatile ski that will have the guys struggling to keep up.
Lengths and Tip to Tail dimensions
169, 177, 185 come as 135-98-125
161 comes as 133-74-123
FireArrow 80 Pro - High Performance
Nordica
A new combination of a modern frontside sidecut shape with a versatile waist and slightly twin tip ski design, the new FireArrow 80 Pro is Full Twin V Active Double Titanium designed for 100% traditional camber and contact points for stability at speed and premium energy transfer in hardpack or variable snow conditions. A go anywhere, ski anything ski, the FireArrow 80 Pro offers high performance with maximum versatility.
Lengths and Tip to Tail dimensions
172, 180 come as 132-80-115
156, 164 come as 130-80-113
Unknown Legend - High Performance
Nordica
A high performance women's ski built with Full Twin V Active Titanium for ripping up the frontside, the Unknown Legend uses only one layer of Titanium to achieve consistent and easy handling on harder snow conditions. Integrated XCT binding technologies allows for perfect transmission of skier movements allow women to rely more on finess that muscle to get down the hill.
Lengths and Tip to Tail dimensions
156, 164 come as 132-80-115
172 comes as 130-80-113
Patron - Freeride
Nordica
A completely new ski from Nordica with Energy Ca High-Rise Profile that takes the recognized features of the fan favorite Radict translated into an everyday waist width. The Patron features Nordica's "High Rise" CamROCK rocker technology that includes a rockered tip and tail and solid camber under foot for stability. The Patron also features a very low tip and tail profile that, when combined with the skis progressive sidecut, prevents the rockered areas of the ski from vibrating due to lack of snow surface contact. It's a super fun, stable versatile ride in any condition.
Lengths and Tip to Tail dimensions
185, 195 come as 143-113-132
Soul Rider - Freeride
Nordica
The Energy Ca Early-Rise skis move a traditional contact point back on the ski approximately 25%, which increases flotatinon and velocity in powder while also making the ski easier to turn. It's all of these things that make the Soul Rider an intuitive and easy handling ski, with all of the benefits of a wider plank. Super playful and the ideal jibber, the Soul Rider still sports enough camber for the fast and furious race to the lift.
177, 185 come as 134-97-124
Ace of Spades Jr. Junior All Mountain
Nordica
Sharing the same topsheet graphics as its bigger Park & Pipe brother, the Ace of Spades Jr. (with Energy Frame Ca Partial Sidewall Twin Pop Profile) features Nordica's Twin Pop construction, designed to deliver stability at high speeds in the pipe and deliver incredible 'pop' for maximum elevation off features in and out of the park. Lightweight for easy control and handling in the air, this ski is designed with a center mounting position and a pure symmetrical side cut shape with camber.
Lengths and Tip to Tail dimensions
108, 118, 128, 138, 148 come as 109-76-99
FireArrow 70 - Junior All Mountain
Nordica
A de-tuned version of the race-ready FireArrow 74 EDT - the FireArrow 70 is designed with Energy Frame Composite for those junior skiers who aggressively attack the frontside of the mountain and any variable conditions thrown at them. With 100% traditional camber and a modern frontside sidecut shape with a versatile waist and semi-twin tip, the new FireArrow 70 Pro delivers stability at speed on hardpack and maxium versatility in variable snow conditions.
120, 130, 140, 150 come as 111-70-97
How to Select Skis
Skis that fit your ability level, personal goals, and type of skiing will make sure your time on the slopes is both safe and enjoyable. Here's how to figure out what alpine skis are best for you.
