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4.5/5
The Nordica Santa Ana 98 is a ski that I loved so much, I've bought it twice! This ski is THE all-mountain option for the advanced to expert female skier who isn't afraid to go fast and conquer any terrain. The Santa Anas have no speed limit, wether it's carving up groomers or bombing a big open bowl. When skiing in choppy snow, these skis can go through just about anything with no recoil. Their dampness and stability are unrivaled by any other women's-specific ski. They are incredibly demanding, so an intermediate will significantly struggle. However, a strong driver will be rewarded with incredible responsiveness. The downside to the Santa Anas is they are quite heavy and will tire out a weaker skier. Although they are heavy, they have a surprising amount of float; I've never desired a dedicated powder ski as a result! After testing many skis, the Nordica Santa Ana 98 is the only all-mountain ski I would consider for myself.
Note: Although I own the 2022 model, the 2023 has no difference in construction (just a new top sheet graphic).
Ideal for
- Versatile for all conditions
- Extremely damp, no chatter
- Has no speed limit
Not ideal for
- Heavy, not for backcountry or park
- Will overpower an intermediate skier
The 2023 Nordica Santa Ana 98 is meant for advanced to expert women skiers who will boldly go through any terrain. This ski is able to maintain a stronghold of icy groomers while being playful in soft snow. The Santa Ana 98 is the perfect one-ski quiver for true all-mountain skiers.
Key Features:
- Women's-Specific Construction – Nordica ensured that the Santa Ana line isn't just a smaller copy of the men's Enforcer line, as they thoughtfully reduced the metal layers from two to one to better match a woman's physics.
- Terrain Specific Metal – Nordica knows that each ski in their Santa Ana line targets different skiers, so they have tailored the metal constructions to match the need of each waist width.
- Carbon Chassis – This technology allows this ski to be lighter while bolstering stability to improve versatility across different types of terrain.
- True Tip – Nordica removed the plastic in the tip to further reduce the weight of this ski while enhancing maneuverability.
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The Nordica Santa Ana 98 is a ski that I loved so much, I've bought it twice! This ski is THE all-mountain option for the advanced to expert female skier who isn't afraid to go fast and conquer any terrain. The Santa Anas have no speed limit, wether it's carving up groomers or bombing a big open bowl. When skiing... Read more
Ideal for
- Versatile for all conditions
- Extremely damp, no chatter
- Has no speed limit
Not ideal for
- Heavy, not for backcountry or park
- Will overpower an intermediate skier
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