Nordica Hell&Back (2012)
Tester's Review
Far from the terror its name evokes, the Hell & Back can be playful. But it also seeks the fall line with an authority that some might find helpful on a journey to and from the underworld. It locks into carves--which gave it high hard-snow and stability scores--but tip rocker allows it to change gears and smear in tight spots. As the mid-width model in Nordica's new Sidecountry series (along with the Unleashed Hell and Steadfast, pages 58 and 66), it was the most versatile, a backcountry-capable ski that eats up hardpack. What a combo.
PRICE (MSRP): $899.00
PRICE (MAP): $699.00
Product Specifications |
How We Test
| Year | 2011/2012 |
| Level | Advanced, Expert |
| MSRP | $899.00 |
| MAP | $699.00 |
| Gender | Male |
| Category | Mixed Snow |
| Awards | Tester's Choice, Official Selection, Rocker |
| Binding | Flat |
| Lengths | 161,169,177,185 |
| Waist/Width | 98 |
| Tip/Waist/Tail | 135-98-125 |
| Rating: Stability at Speed | 3.93 / 5 |
| Rating: Maneuverability | 3.50 / 5 |
| Rating: Hard Snow Grip | 3.93 / 5 |
| Rating: Crud Performance | 3.58 / 5 |
| Rating: Forgiveness | 2.75 / 5 |
| Rating: Energy/Liveliness | 3.63 / 5 |
| Rating: Flotation | 3.30 / 5 |
| Rating: Versatility | 3.50 / 5 |
| Rating: Overall | 3.53 / 5 |
