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2022 Nordica Santa Ana 84

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Testing skis so you don't have to.
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AmyPJ: Nordica is going to the Santa Ana well one more time by renaming the old Astral 84 the Santa Ana 84. The Santa Ana 84 was a very, very fun ski: stable, turny, light, and playful, and also easy to get into and hold a turn. The tip shape favors softer snow, yet it did very well on the firmer spots and death cookies. A close second to the Black Pearl 88, the Santa Ana 84 would be a wonderful Utah daily driver.

Insider tip: Get in line: whereas the Astral sat and waited for the March discounts, the Santa Ana 84 will probably sell out early.​
 
Who is it for?
A lighter-weight gal who likes a forgiving, playful ski for primarily softer snow conditions.
Who is it not for?
Someone who likes a little more heft to their skis.
Skier ability
  1. Beginner/Novice
  2. Intermediate
  3. Advanced
Ski category
  1. Frontside
  2. All Mountain
Ski attributes
  1. Groomers
  2. Moguls
Segment
  1. Women

Specifications

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Available sizes
144, 151, 158, 165, 172
Dimensions
120-84-105
Radius
14m@158cm
Rocker profile
  1. Camber with tip rocker
Size Scaling
  1. None
Construction design
  1. New graphics
Binding options
  1. Flat
  2. System

VickieH

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Nov 13, 2015
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Location
Denver area
Looks like Nordica has both Santa Ana and Astral in 84 width this year. It is Astral 84 TI. Any info on the difference between those two models?
 

VickiK

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So. Calif.
@VickieH I couldn't find the Astral on Nordica's website. Maybe it's a timing thing with one season going out, new season coming in.
 

VickieH

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Maybe. With the new Wild Belle line, Astral may have been subsumed by that and the Santa Ana. :huh: I can probably demo something from Nordica at Loveland this season.
 

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