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 |
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