Nordica Santa Ana 104 Free

Name: Nordica Santa Ana 104 Free
Brand: Nordica
SKU: 63abf197561594891159a177
Rating: 3.1 (10 reviews)

Based on 10 reviews

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Great for denser powder

Stable at high speeds on firm snow

Maneuverable in trees

Versatile for all mountain skiing

Stiff and holds shape well at speed and on ice

Not ideal for intermediate/advanced skiers who ski at moderate speeds

Just decent in powder/moguls

May not be the best fit for those looking for a more playful ski

Verdict

The Nordica Santa Ana 104 Free is a versatile ski that is well-suited for denser powder and can power through it with its metal construction. It is stable at high speeds on firm snow and maneuverable in trees, with plenty of float for pow days. The ski is stiff and holds shape well at speed and on ice, with a bit of TT. It is recommended for expert/advanced skiers who are former racers or aggressive carvers in all conditions. The rocker-camber-rocker profile helps keep the ski up in powder, and the flared tip and tail also help when skiing backwards. It is suggested to demo skis to find the best fit for individual preferences.

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2023 Nordica Santa Ana 104 Free - SkiEssentials.com Ski Test

This is one of my favorite powder skis for those days that are a little bit denser out there. Because it has the metal in the construction you can rea...

The People's Ski Test - Nordica Santa Ana 104 - YouTube

I am reviewing the Nordica Sant'Anna. I love this ski, this was my favourite and it was the first ski I went on and it was hard for me to get back to ...

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Forecast Ski Magazine

1 year ago

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64 days skiing last season on a mix of hand-me-down, borrowed, and demo gear. I am unbelievably stoked to own my first pair of brand new skis headed into the 2021-2022 season!

I wanted something that would be stable at high speed on firm snow but still maneuverable in trees, surfy in pow, and let me start learning to ride switch. I demoed some Enforcer 94s and loved the construction, and I think the 104 Frees check all my boxes.

Ski Recommendation for big and powerful skier

The most versatile ski I’ve ever been on. It rails on groomers and has plenty of float for pow days.

All Mountain Ski recs for intermediate/advanced

It skied great through almost everything but was just decent in powder/moguls. That ski was definitely an expert/advanced ski for former racers/aggressive carvers in all conditions, so I probably would not recommend that one if you are more intermediate/advanced and ski at moderate speeds versus advanced/expert fast charger super aggressive skier.

Women's all-mountain ski: 4FRNT MSP CC vs. Icelantic Maiden 101?

I'd throw the Nordica Santa Ana and the K2 Mindbender Alliance into the mix. My wife is a similar height/weight to you and loves both of them. If you want something a bit more playful, the Line Pandora is another popular option.

Taught girlfriend how to ski last year against everyone’s advice. She got about 10 days on the snow. Looking to gift her a pair of her own skis this year. What would be appropriate for her skill level?

Nordica Santa Ana 93 changed the game for my fiance. I highly suggested demoing skis as well to see what she likes because everyone's different

[Nov 18, 2022] Weekly Discussion: Ask your gear, travel, conditions and other ski-related questions

There wasn't much fresh besides in the trees. I hear great things about the Nordica enforcer 104 free, but haven't had a chance to ski it. I think I might need to try a few more skis in the 105-110 range, as it seems like if I build a quiver that's where to go.. not a true pow ski but something that will float when I get lucky enough to catch a deep day.

Bent Chetler 100 length recommendation

I got the longest length possible for added speed+stability and I’m glad I did. I take these skis all over the mountain—groomers, glades, parks, and powder. The rocker-camber-rocker profile helps keep the ski up in powder, and the flared tip and tail also help me when I’m “riding switch” (skiing backwards). If you’re spending a lot of time in the park, I’m guessing you could benefit from the extra flare on these more than skis with a flatter tail like the Enforcer (non-free) 100 skis or the Atomic BC100s.

Any real world heavy (230lb+) skiers?

Pretty stiff ski so it holds shape with not much chatter at speed and on ice. Wide enough to float decently in powder, and skinny enough to work in icy conditions. It has a bit of TT but not to any detriment.

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