andyzee
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Ski Tested: Nordica Hot Rod Jet Fuel Ski w/ N3.12 XBS Binding
Skier Height and Weight: 240 lbs, 6, 00
Sidecut dimensions (tip/waist/tail in mm.): 126/84/112
Length Tested: 178
Turn Radius: 18.4 m.
Date Tested: 4/14/07
Conditions: Packed Powder, both soft and hard bumps
Been reading about the fine ski, had a free demo with my season tune and conditions were good this weekend, so it was a go. Conditions for the most part were “hero snow”. Killington had just gotten 22” in the previous two days and on test day, this snow was finely packed and fun to ski on. The were a fair amount of bumps, both soft and hard. I’m not much of a bump skier, but with these skis they weren’t much trouble. Guess where the “hero snow” didn’t help me, the “hero skis” did.
Last ski I demoed that I was really impressed by were the Atomic Metron B5s, very aggressive skis. On the B5s I felt that I could fly through anything at Mach 1 speeds. Well the same held true with the Nordicas. The difference being, the B5 are skis made for straight lining and slalom style skiing, a very aggressive ski. The Nordica’s will do the same but are also are a great short turn ski and extremely responsive. They are lighter and softer than the B5s, hard to believe with a ski that is 84mm underfoot. I was able to do long turns on every trail I hit. Packed snow, no problem, bump in the way, just fly over it. Hit some bump fields and I’m no good in the bumps, these skis, no problem, fish tailed through with ease. Where I missed a turn between bumps, no issues, just fly over, catch a bit of air and continue on to the next bump. I was on fire with these things and it wasn’t only in my mind. I had friends with me that ski with me on a regular basis and they commented on how responsive the skis looked.
I skied all day on these puppies on all kind of conditions and was able to handle everything. Skied from 8:00am until 3:45pm and did not want to stop, wife and friends did
If anyone is looking for new skis, I would most definitely recommend that they demo these.
Pros: Great in all conditions, however did not have a chance to test in powder and crud, but with side cut dimension of 126/84/112, I have to imagine these skis would not have a problem. Fun ski overall loved them. Oh, they also matched my boots
Cons: Almost cried when returning them. The demo may have been free, but in the long run, it will cost me
Skier Height and Weight: 240 lbs, 6, 00
Sidecut dimensions (tip/waist/tail in mm.): 126/84/112
Length Tested: 178
Turn Radius: 18.4 m.
Date Tested: 4/14/07
Conditions: Packed Powder, both soft and hard bumps
Been reading about the fine ski, had a free demo with my season tune and conditions were good this weekend, so it was a go. Conditions for the most part were “hero snow”. Killington had just gotten 22” in the previous two days and on test day, this snow was finely packed and fun to ski on. The were a fair amount of bumps, both soft and hard. I’m not much of a bump skier, but with these skis they weren’t much trouble. Guess where the “hero snow” didn’t help me, the “hero skis” did.
Last ski I demoed that I was really impressed by were the Atomic Metron B5s, very aggressive skis. On the B5s I felt that I could fly through anything at Mach 1 speeds. Well the same held true with the Nordicas. The difference being, the B5 are skis made for straight lining and slalom style skiing, a very aggressive ski. The Nordica’s will do the same but are also are a great short turn ski and extremely responsive. They are lighter and softer than the B5s, hard to believe with a ski that is 84mm underfoot. I was able to do long turns on every trail I hit. Packed snow, no problem, bump in the way, just fly over it. Hit some bump fields and I’m no good in the bumps, these skis, no problem, fish tailed through with ease. Where I missed a turn between bumps, no issues, just fly over, catch a bit of air and continue on to the next bump. I was on fire with these things and it wasn’t only in my mind. I had friends with me that ski with me on a regular basis and they commented on how responsive the skis looked.
I skied all day on these puppies on all kind of conditions and was able to handle everything. Skied from 8:00am until 3:45pm and did not want to stop, wife and friends did
If anyone is looking for new skis, I would most definitely recommend that they demo these.Pros: Great in all conditions, however did not have a chance to test in powder and crud, but with side cut dimension of 126/84/112, I have to imagine these skis would not have a problem. Fun ski overall loved them. Oh, they also matched my boots
Cons: Almost cried when returning them. The demo may have been free, but in the long run, it will cost me
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