Nordica Hot Rod Afterburner (2009)
Though this is the fattest ski in the category, testers were surprised by the Afterburner's superior edge hold on hardpack. Off-piste, its massive shovel blasts through chunder.
Props
The wider platform translates to greater stability and a big sweet spot.
Gripes
The stiff flex makes it less forgiving than others.
Tester's Take
"I feel the need, the need for speed." -Pete "Maverick" Mitchell
PRICE (MSRP): $1135.00
Product Specifications |
How We Test
| Year | 2008/2009 |
| Level | Advanced |
| MSRP | $1135.00 |
| Gender | Male |
| Binding | with binding |
| Tip/Waist/Tail | 126/84/112 |
| Rating: Powder Performance | 3.34 / 5 |
| Rating: Stability at Speed | 3.40 / 5 |
| Rating: Long Turns | 3.72 / 5 |
| Rating: Medium Turns | 3.27 / 5 |
| Rating: Short Turns | 2.82 / 5 |
| Rating: Maneuverability | 3.23 / 5 |
| Rating: Hard Snow Grip | 3.68 / 5 |
| Rating: Crud Performance | 3.06 / 5 |
| Rating: Corduroy Performance | 3.68 / 5 |
| Rating: Moguls Performance | 2.60 / 5 |
| Rating: Forgiveness | 3.04 / 5 |
| Rating: Average Score | 3.26 / 5 |
| Rating: Quickness/Bumps | 3.23 / 5 |
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