Nordica Hot Rod Nitrous (2009)

Take a Hot Rod Top Fuel (AME Freeride), remove the metal, and you've got a lighter, less demanding ride. The Nitrous still has integrity and edge-grip, but its strength is quickness. Yes, it gets nervous in long arcs at GS speeds, but for the Cruiser who loves short and medium arcs-and even the occasional mogul field-it's aces. And that 78-mm waist certainly won't let you down on powder days. "A comfortable platform with good energy," said Morgan.

Best For

Quickness and variable conditions

Not For

Confidence at high speeds

PRICE (MSRP): $1035.00

Product Specifications | How We Test

Year	2008/2009
Level	Advanced
MSRP	$1035.00
Gender	Male
Binding	with binding
Tip/Waist/Tail	124/78/108
Rating: Powder Performance	3.35 / 5
Rating: Stability at Speed	3.70 / 5
Rating: Long Turns	3.53 / 5

Rating: Medium Turns	3.53 / 5
Rating: Short Turns	3.53 / 5
Rating: Maneuverability	3.86 / 5
Rating: Hard Snow Grip	3.50 / 5
Rating: Crud Performance	3.57 / 5
Rating: Corduroy Performance	3.73 / 5
Rating: Moguls Performance	3.86 / 5
Rating: Forgiveness	3.57 / 5
Rating: Quickness/Bumps	3.86 / 5