Nordica Olympia Speed XBS (2008)

Speed junkies and ex-racers will love this ski’s desire to charge. Lightning-fast edge changes earned this ripper a gold medal in overall responsiveness for the category.

Props

It has a lot of torsion but isn’t overpowering; gives you the confidence to hang ’em way out there without the fear of skidding out.

Gripes

The rigid tip doesn’t like short turns.

Tester's Take

"Like a Z-rated race tire, these carvers are built for cornering." —Katie Deist

PRICE (MSRP): $895.00

Product Specifications | How We Test

Year	2007/2008
Level	Advanced
MSRP	$895.00
Gender	Female
Binding	with binding
Lengths	146, 154, 163, 170
Tip/Waist/Tail	116/70/102
Rating: Powder Performance	3.50 / 5
Rating: Stability at Speed	3.45 / 5
Rating: Long Turns	3.77 / 5

Rating: Medium Turns	3.51 / 5
Rating: Short Turns	3.25 / 5
Rating: Maneuverability	3.25 / 5
Rating: Hard Snow Grip	3.38 / 5
Rating: Crud Performance	3.50 / 5
Rating: Corduroy Performance	3.55 / 5
Rating: Moguls Performance	3.25 / 5
Rating: Forgiveness	3.25 / 5
Rating: Average Score	3.41 / 5
Rating: Quickness/Bumps	3.25 / 5