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Ski Review 2018 NordicaSKI REVIEWS 2018Click on the name of a model to view a full review
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Nordica Dobermann SLR EVO [click]
Type of ski : Slalom Recommended by our reviewers!
Liked: Outstanding performance
Fast turn initiation
Powerful momentum
Exceptional grip, can manage wide-angled turns
Incredibly efficient in short turns...
Disliked: A very athletic ski, technically and physically demanding
The powerful rebound means you need to dose pressure carefully
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Nordica Enforcer 100 [click]
Type of ski : All Mountain 50/50 Best Accessibility/Enjoyment!
Liked: Accessible
Flotation in powder
Very stable, even in the crud and choppy snow
Comfortable
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Disliked: Not so happy on the piste: tends to swing, and ski tip a bit damp...
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Nordica Astral 84 [click]
Type of ski :
Performing a little less well than the Stormrider 85, but just as enjoyable, Nordica's Astral scored well for its extreme user-friendliness and exceptional fun on the piste. You’re immediately on top of it and need very little time to adapt. Simple to use, not to say intuitive, the ski steers at a touch with very little technical or physical skill. Above all, the Astral is a very playful ski, which enters turns easily and exits with dynamic rebound. The result is hugely enjoyable! A ski for good to very good riders mainly looking for a playful and easy tool.
Liked: Very accessible, instant handling
An enjoyable, playful ski
Great punch and rebound exiting turns
Comfortable
Consistent
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Disliked: Performance slightly below the Stormrider 85...
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Nordica Dobermann GSR EVO [click]
Type of ski : Giant slalom
The Dobermann GSR Evo from Nordica is enjoyabe but quite demanding! The ski, which is relatively flexible at the tip and stiff at the tail, needs a little time to adapt. It’s a ski with character that kicks back a lot of energy so you need to learn to master it. But once you’ve got the hang of it, it’s sheer joy. The Dobermann GSR Evo is a real Giant ski which performs well in all conditions. The ski is smooth in short turns and has a certain fluidity on soft snow, making it very versatile. It will definitely please good to excellent riders looking for a truly athletic ski.
Liked: Easy turn initiation
Good grip
Enjoyable once you've mastered the ski
Possible to shorten the radius
Smooth, even fluid, on soft snow
Great f...
Disliked: A technical ski that requires precision and a little time to adapt...
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Nordica GT 80 Ti [click]
Type of ski : Men's high-end
Nordica's GT 80 Ti really deserves its name. The ski scores high for its excellent sports qualities, especially for carving/slideslips, but unfortunately lacks the versatility needed to get to the top of this category where we’re looking, above all, for consistency. It's well behaved overall with great stability, including at high speed and on hard pack, with solid pressure for big looping curves. Turn performance is excellent and exiting turns is a doddle, with great rebound. On the other hand, the ski is less happy in short turns where it requires more effort. For the reviewers, this is a stiff and efficient carving ski, so not the ideal companion to cruise through sideslips or for skid turns. Basically, it’s an excellent performance ski that requires engagement but is not consistent enough for the Top-of-the-Range category. However, we recommend the GT 80 Ti for good to very good carving fiends who’ll find it a truly incisive model.
Liked: Stability at high speeds
Loves long turns
Reliable pressure
Carving
An energetic and incisive ski
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Disliked: A technically and physically demanding ski
Smoothness less apparent in short turns
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Nordica Sentra SL7 Ti EVO [click]
Type of ski : Women's high-end
Tested a bit short in this category (156cm for 165cm requested), the Sentra SL7 Ti Evo is an excellent touring ski, but unfortunately is not versatile/nimble enough to do well in this Top-of-the-Range Female category. It's amazingly simple to use, consistent in skid turns, and rotation is a piece of cake. On the other hand, it’s a lot more challenging when we step up the pace: it loses stability and pressure when you increase the speed, and doesn’t particularly enjoy carving. Recommended for good riders looking for facility and comfort.
Liked: User-friendly
Smooth in skid turns
Nimble until you reach medium speeds
Very enjoyable in soft snow
Comfort and overall fun
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Disliked: Very happy in skid turns, the ski finds carving more challenging
Loss of pressure and stability at high speed
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