Nordica Santa Ana 88
Last year’s All-Mountain Ski of the Year, the Nordica Santa Ana 88 remains a frontside-oriented winter weapon that’s strong, light and super playful.
Adaptable and relatively stiff for such a lightweight construction, the Santa Ana 88 is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a quiver-of-one to ride on-piste, off-piste and everywhere in between.
Playful yet still able to pack a powerful punch on demand, the Santa Ana 88 carves fast and hard on the groomers when driven with Amy Marwick-style levels of commitment.
Put simply it likes to get on an edge and offer a focused and reliable ride thanks to the two layers of metal reinforced with carbon stringers in the full-length chassis, which keep any crud-shaped distractions at bay.
And if you’re harbouring any backcountry aspirations, then we see no reason why you wouldn’t be able to slap a tech touring binding on ‘em and head off on a short day tour.
Versatile, nimble and manoeuvrable it’s a confidence-inspiring ski that harnesses freeride power to a slender frame and delivers fun all over the mountain.
Verdict
Versatile, nimble and manoeuvrable it’s a confidence-inspiring ski that harnesses freeride power to a slender frame and delivers fun all over the mountain.
- Brand:
- Nordica
- Model:
- Nordica Santa Ana 88
- RRP:
- £500
- Width:
- 88mm
- Lengths
- 151, 158, 165, 172
- Radius
- 15m @ 165
- Dimensions
- 119-88-107
- Weight per ski
- 1715g @ 165