Nordica Hot Rod Helldiver (2009)

One of our testers is a Marine major who's also a former NCAA Division I racer. He called this ski a "fighter jet" and a "carving thoroughbred" with "razor-sharp response." We trust him.

Props

It annihilated crud and danced through tight trees.

Gripes

Too much ski for casual weekend warriors or low-level advanced skiers.

Tester's Take

"Adrenaline junkies, this is your ride." -Bunge Cook

PRICE (MSRP): $1355.00

Product Specifications | How We Test

Year	2008/2009
Level	Advanced
MSRP	$1355.00
Gender	Male
Binding	with binding
Tip/Waist/Tail	132/90/118
Rating: Powder Performance	2.93 / 5
Rating: Stability at Speed	3.36 / 5
Rating: Long Turns	3.70 / 5
Rating: Medium Turns	3.47 / 5

Rating: Short Turns	3.23 / 5
Rating: Maneuverability	3.70 / 5
Rating: Hard Snow Grip	3.70 / 5
Rating: Crud Performance	3.55 / 5
Rating: Corduroy Performance	3.40 / 5
Rating: Moguls Performance	3.47 / 5
Rating: Forgiveness	3.23 / 5
Rating: Average Score	3.40 / 5
Rating: Quickness/Bumps	3.70 / 5