surfsnowgirl
Banned
Guess who had a 2017 Nordica Santa Ana arriving end of next week at her LSS? ME!!!
Congratufriggunlations. I loooooooove the topsheet on the 2017s. Post pictures!!!!!!!
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Congratufriggunlations. I loooooooove the topsheet on the 2017s. Post pictures!!!!!!!
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
Get out!!! Lucky youGuess who had a 2017 Nordica Santa Ana arriving end of next week at her LSS? ME!!!
Albertan ski girl
Angel Diva
Oh, I definitely will. As soon as I get them, you will be bombarded with pics!
I also really love this year's top sheets - the ski is amazing, and it's pretty...
I got them for not too much of a discount, but they will throw in bindings for $50, so $750 cad. I had to settle for Marker Squires because my ski shop doesn't carry Tyrolias...small price to pay I guess though.
Powgirl
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Guess who had a 2017 Nordica Santa Ana arriving end of next week at her LSS? ME!!!
I have to admit, I am jealous...I've been eyeing Santa Anas as my next ski/purchase.
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
Uh oh. Look what I found..
https://alpineoptions.com/store/product/26456/2016-Nordica-Santa-Ana-153-cm/
https://alpineoptions.com/store/product/26456/2016-Nordica-Santa-Ana-153-cm/
Albertan ski girl
Angel Diva
Wow, that is an amazing deal. I'm just saying...that looks like it's gonna go fast
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
I've never tried them though. And really need to try the 153 and 161...
But wow $399 no tax...
Albertan ski girl
Angel Diva
Ooooo...that's a tough one. Skis are so personal - it would be hard to choose a ski without trying it first, and especially with the length. However, that is a great deal. I suppose you could always re-sell them if you don't like them. Or just wait to demo them this season and then make a decision. I'm more of a cautious buyer type, so I won't buy a ski without trying it, and I'm a serial monogamist when it comes to skis...one ski-quiver gal here...so I think a lot depends on what you're comfortable with.
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
I definitely don't buy several pairs of skis and never have. End of last season I added to my one ski quiver the Sambas... demoed them in 2015 and last year and bought demo skis cheap and switched out demo bindings. Shortly after everyone was raving about the Santa Anas and the short radius turns (think bumps) would be fun.... BTW, the ones I posted are gone now! I may demo next season for the heck of it, but always say a good skier can ski on any ski. The Santa Anas just seem like they would be super super fun. Glad you got them... But wait, you didn't like the Sambas, did you? So that's why I want to compare the Santa Anas to the Sambas...
surfsnowgirl
Banned
It could be a sign and you should buy them. Great deal. They have a ton of tip rocker though so I think they ski short.
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
They're gone now....plus I do need to demo them.
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
I need to check out and see if the tip rocker is the same as the rossi Saffron 7's. And basically what the difference between those two skis are... Good research assignment.
surfsnowgirl
Banned
Albertan ski girl
Angel Diva
Yes, that's right, i didnt like the Sambas, so i think it's probably best to wait and demo. Try 'em out! and throw a few other in the mix too
I agree that a skier should be able to ski on any ski. I've managed to ski on my kenjas in a huge variety of conditions - from boilerplate to a foot and a half of powder. So did i need the santa anas? no. but they sure do put a grin on my face. and they make me feel more confident in things like bumps than the kenjas. the surfiness is a nice touch for fresh sno.i actually want to demo some of the wider rossis, the soul, the saffron, star etc. i've been thinking about getting a dedicated backcountry set up, and am not sure whether i should go with something wider for soft snow, or something more all purpose, like the santa ana. anyway, that's for the next few years, not something im going to invest in now, but think about as i try to do more touring this year. i think your saffron has pronounced rocker, but definitely no where near as stiff as the santa ana...ill be interested to hear what your research turns up
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
Did a quick comparison on skis.com and really they are not a whole lot different.
Nordica is balsa core, Rossi is wood core, both have similar tip rocker maybe more on the Rossi. Both have same "stiffness".....
Really I would need to do a spreadsheet to compare. Oh I know what's different - the Nordica has a shorter radius turn than the Rossi. Honestly other than that, they don't seem that different. Nordica is 2 cm all around wider.
Now the Samba. So many divas don't like it, but why? I found it much more fun than the Kenja . Maybe I was just bored with the Kenja. but you're right @Albertan ski girl , some skis are just more fun than others.
Think I'm just really curious about the Santa Ana. Just because.
Nordica is balsa core, Rossi is wood core, both have similar tip rocker maybe more on the Rossi. Both have same "stiffness".....
Really I would need to do a spreadsheet to compare. Oh I know what's different - the Nordica has a shorter radius turn than the Rossi. Honestly other than that, they don't seem that different. Nordica is 2 cm all around wider.
Now the Samba. So many divas don't like it, but why? I found it much more fun than the Kenja . Maybe I was just bored with the Kenja. but you're right @Albertan ski girl , some skis are just more fun than others.
Think I'm just really curious about the Santa Ana. Just because.
bounceswoosh
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
The new samba is different from the old one, I think?
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
Yes I believe so . I'm not sure how different . Maybe lighter and less burly..
SnowHot
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Those skis run a little short so you're wise to demo if you're on the fence for those two sizes.
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
I'll demo them at Northstar!
contesstant
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Yeah, they do ski shortish. They felt similar at 169 to my 166 Sambas. Easier, though, to me. Man, I can't wait to get out on mine, as I only skied I think 2-ish days on them last spring!
Just for laughs, here I am on them on Throwback day in my sweet suit. I love the graphics. I'm not a graphics snob--don't care, but I will say, these skis are pretty! I have a feeling I'm going to be spending lots of time on them showing people around at Snowbasin this season! They should be awesome for that job!
Just for laughs, here I am on them on Throwback day in my sweet suit. I love the graphics. I'm not a graphics snob--don't care, but I will say, these skis are pretty! I have a feeling I'm going to be spending lots of time on them showing people around at Snowbasin this season! They should be awesome for that job!
