Nordica Hot Rod Modified (2006)

The Modified felt so velvety and quiet that even the shortest test length earned high corduroy-carving points. Credit the traditional laminate construction and the X-Balance System, a binding and plate co-built with Marker that distributes pressure evenly throughout the ski.

Props

Huge sweet spot. Damp, but not dead; quick, but not squirrelly.

Gripes

A tad narrow for powder days, but so stable it

Tester's Take

"Like a barracuda knifing through the surf."

PRICE (MSRP): $1075.00

Product Specifications | How We Test

Year	2005/2006
Level	Advanced
MSRP	$1075.00
Gender	Male
Binding	with binding
Tip/Waist/Tail	119/74/104
Rating: Powder Performance	3.00 / 5
Rating: Stability at Speed	3.50 / 5
Rating: Long Turns	3.50 / 5
Rating: Medium Turns	3.43 / 5

Rating: Short Turns	3.35 / 5
Rating: Maneuverability	3.35 / 5
Rating: Hard Snow Grip	3.35 / 5
Rating: Crud Performance	3.30 / 5
Rating: Corduroy Performance	3.45 / 5
Rating: Moguls Performance	2.65 / 5
Rating: Forgiveness	3.40 / 5
Rating: Average Score	3.25 / 5
Rating: Quickness/Bumps	3.35 / 5