Nordica Hot Rod

[ALLSKIING]

Anybody using this ski? I really like what the testers had to say about them in Ski.



http://www.backcountry.com/store/NO...el-XBS-Ski-w-Marker-N-3-12-Ti-XB-Binding.html

 

[deadheadskier]

....enter HPD in 3,2,1......:lol:

 

[bvibert]

....enter HPD in 3,2,1......:lol:

Why does he like Nordica or something??

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Why does he like Nordica or something??

He sponsored by them..PM him and he'll hook you up with some stickers..

The skis look like a steezy ice coast carver..I wish they were about $200 less..and that the binders weren't Markers..

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Anybody using this ski? I really like what the testers had to say about them in Ski.

http://www.backcountry.com/store/NO...el-XBS-Ski-w-Marker-N-3-12-Ti-XB-Binding.html

Holds a great edge
Damp but not too damp
Great at Speed. never nervous
Side cut: 124-78-108 - wide enough footprint to float some in powder
versatile turn shapes


I wrote the above in another thread about the Top Fuels. take the Top Fuel and add 5 mm tip to tail and you have the Jet Fuel. I don't own a pair yet, but have skied them many times and really like them.

The only difference between last years ski that you are looking at and this years is the graphic and binding system. This year the binding system is a Nordica design made by Vist, last year the ski had a an XBS system binding made by Marker.

They are a great ski for a strong skier, they really come alive at speed.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

He sponsored by them..PM him and he'll hook you up with some stickers..

The skis look like a steezy ice coast carver..I wish they were about $200 less..and that the binders weren't Markers..

I wish I was sponsered.

I've owned 6 pairs of skis with the Marker XBS binding and have never had a problem. Furthermore, in my position as the Nordica Pro Rep at Whiteface I've sold countless pairs of skis to instructors and patrollers and have never had anyone tell me they had a problem with them. Believe me when I tell you they would have let me know if they did.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

....enter HPD in 3,2,1......:lol:

Sorry I was late ;-)

Why does he like Nordica or something??

I do, I do

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

I wish I was sponsered.

I've owned 6 pairs of skis with the Marker XBS binding and have never had a problem. Furthermore, in my position as the Nordica Pro Rep at Whiteface I've sold countless pairs of skis to instructors and patrollers and have never had anyone tell me they had a problem with them. Believe me when I tell you they would have let me know if they did.

Do you have access to Nordica stickers...now I'm a Nordica boy with my Blowers..The Nordicas you describe from last season sound like a great All-mountain ice coast ski..I'd go for the one in around a 180 for myself..a pair like that would complete my quiver for 08-09..

 

[bvibert]

I do, I do

Gee, I never would have guessed you have any association with them.

 

[Trekchick]

I have skied it and really really liked it. I prefer the version without the metal which was softer for me, but overall, a great ski for the all mountain spot in your quiver.

 

[madskier6]

Holds a great edge
Damp but not too damp
Great at Speed. never nervous
Side cut: 124-78-108 - wide enough footprint to float some in powder
versatile turn shapes

Don't mean to be nitpicky, HPD, but I think the Jet Fuels are wider than 78. Aren't they 84? Just asking.

I tried the Afterburners last season on a demo day & loved them. They are the same ski as the Jet Fuel but without the metal, I believe. I really like the Nordica skis. I'm dying to try the Helldiver this season.

I tend to prefer the Nordica Hot Rod models without the metal. That's just me though. Couple of years ago I demoed the Top Fuel & the Nitrous. I preferred the Nitrous. While I didn't demo the Jet Fuel, I definitely liked the Afterburner. That's why I'm thinking I'll like the Helldiver. Although I've never tried the Hellcat so what the hell do I know?

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Do you have access to Nordica stickers...now I'm a Nordica boy with my Blowers..The Nordicas you describe from last season sound like a great All-mountain ice coast ski..I'd go for the one in around a 180 for myself..a pair like that would complete my quiver for 08-09..

Smart move.

I don't have any stickers yet. When I get some I'll mail to you if you PM me your address. Don't do it yet, I'll let you know.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Don't mean to be nitpicky, HPD, but I think the Jet Fuels are wider than 78. Aren't they 84? Just asking.

I tried the Afterburners last season on a demo day & loved them. They are the same ski as the Jet Fuel but without the metal, I believe. I really like the Nordica skis. I'm dying to try the Helldiver this season.

I tend to prefer the Nordica Hot Rod models without the metal. That's just me though. Couple of years ago I demoed the Top Fuel & the Nitrous. I preferred the Nitrous. While I didn't demo the Jet Fuel, I definitely liked the Afterburner. That's why I'm thinking I'll like the Helldiver. Although I've never tried the Hellcat so what the hell do I know?

I wrote the above in another thread about the Top Fuels. take the Top Fuel and add 5 mm tip to tail and you have the Jet Fuel. I don't own a pair yet, but have skied them many times and really like them.
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You're write Mad, but if you notice in my above post I said the JFs where 5mm wider then the TFs the entire length of the ski.

I love my Hellcats, but I do perfer a stiffer ski. Helldrivers sound right for you. Afterburners where hugh at WF last season. Nice in the woods, u can ski bumps with them, nice float, great spring ski, great in da Slides.

I know you skied with Mike D. the Sunday you where there and I think you skied with Bill B. Those 2 can rip it up and they use their Afterburners everyday, but the firmest.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Gee, I never would have guessed you have any association with them.

The real question is why don't you have a Nordica ski yet. The Jet Fuel would be perfect for a big guy like you. Nice mid-fat platform, holds on hard pack, fast.

You can't be skiing those bump skis all the time. They will hinder your overall development as a skier.

Trust me, with age comes wisdom.;-)

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

I have skied it and really really liked it. I prefer the version without the metal which was softer for me, but overall, a great ski for the all mountain spot in your quiver.

Jet Fuel is too much ski for most female recreational skiers. I'm impressed.

 

[andyzee]

Have these skis, love them, only complaint, not the best of skis in frozen Killinton bumps. Great on soft bumps though.

 

[deadheadskier]

Trust me, with age comes wisdom.;-)

Then you must be REALLY wise :lol:


Nordica does sound like a great brand. Perhaps someday I'll pick some up, but they're typically out of my price range. I always buy 'new' old skis from 2/3 years back. Perhaps I'll see some on ebay someday

 

[deadheadskier]

http://cgi.ebay.com/NORDICA-HOT-ROD...ryZ16062QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

great deal on the Nitrous on ebay right now.

What are your thoughts on them HPD?

chit, I shouldn't even ask. I buy any more skis and the woman will break my ankles ala the movie Misery :lol:

 

[madskier6]

You're write Mad, but if you notice in my above post I said the JFs where 5mm wider then the TFs the entire length of the ski.

I love my Hellcats, but I do perfer a stiffer ski. Helldrivers sound right for you. Afterburners where hugh at WF last season. Nice in the woods, u can ski bumps with them, nice float, great spring ski, great in da Slides.

I know you skied with Mike D. the Sunday you where there and I think you skied with Bill B. Those 2 can rip it up and they use their Afterburners everyday, but the firmest.

Oops, my mistake. I didn't notice that in your post.

I remember your buddies skiing on Afterburners at WF. Didn't Bill win the bump contest that Saturday on the Afterburners? Or was that Mike? Anyhow, great skis.

 

[bvibert]

The real question is why don't you have a Nordica ski yet. The Jet Fuel would be perfect for a big guy like you. Nice mid-fat platform, holds on hard pack, fast.

You can't be skiing those bump skis all the time. They will hinder your overall development as a skier.

Trust me, with age comes wisdom.;-)

I don't ski on the bump skis all the time, that's Pat. I only ski on them when I'm hitting bumps exclusively, in other words; only when I ski at Sundown. I have some mid-fats that I ski most of the rest of the time and some carvier skis for when I'm forced to ski groomers all day.

To answer your question; I don't have a Nordica ski yet because I'm poor and only by skis that are heavily discounted and/or used. I demoed a couple of pairs of something or anothers a coupe of years back and liked one of them, I don't remember what it was now though...