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Nordica Steadfast

post #1 of 11
4/9/12 at 8:24pm
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Length: 178cm

Sidecut: 132-90-118

Binding: Marker Griffon

 

I demoed these skis at Boyne Mountain on a mixture of soft packed and crud conditions. I can confidently call these skis my new "Slash Mallets". They were snappy, agile, and extremely light. I was impressed when I felt snappy and agile out of such a light ski. I usually experience the noodle effect on light skis (especially at high speeds) but Nordica's new icore structure is working well, paired with its early rise making edge transfer even quicker. I am impressed!

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post #2 of 11
4/25/12 at 2:46pm

It is a great ski. I am moving this over to Gear Reviews. 

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post #3 of 11
4/27/12 at 9:29am

Demo'd twice at Killington.  Stable in crud.  Holds on hardpack and is extremely light.  May be a handfull in tight bumps 

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post #4 of 11
6/5/12 at 7:25am

I demoed these on three different days under different conditions and bought a pair.  They did everything I asked of them and did it pretty well.  I ski primarily off the groomers:  trees, bumps, powder, chutes and they have not let me down.  They're my daily driver.  For me, these are the best all-around ski I've ever been on.

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post #5 of 11
6/6/12 at 10:54pm

Demoed it too. It was great but I can't replace my ski. I still love it.

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post #6 of 11
6/7/12 at 5:04pm
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Originally Posted by mtcyclist View Post

I demoed these on three different days under different conditions and bought a pair.  They did everything I asked of them and did it pretty well.  I ski primarily off the groomers:  trees, bumps, powder, chutes and they have not let me down.  They're my daily driver.  For me, these are the best all-around ski I've ever been on.

Have any feel for most appropriate skier weight and skill level that these are suited to?  Looking for a wider Eastern ski. 

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post #7 of 11
6/8/12 at 9:04am
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They were snappy, agile, and extremely light.

Just weighed a pair of 178's; 3400 g. That's very light for a ski that's still mostly wood and fiberglass. For comparison, a Kastle MX in the same length, which is famous for feeling light and nimble on the snow, is 4174 for a pair. I think Elan Apex's, another light skiing ski, come in around 4000 g/pair. 

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post #8 of 11
11/17/12 at 4:17pm

What binding do you have on your Steadfast's?

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post #9 of 11
11/17/12 at 10:41pm

I have some Look demo bindings on mine.

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post #10 of 11
11/25/12 at 7:28am
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Originally Posted by hobbes429 View Post

Have any feel for most appropriate skier weight and skill level that these are suited to?  Looking for a wider Eastern ski. 

IME, best suited for up to around 175 pounds skier weight.  At 195, while they did everything I asked, they were just a little uninspiring (caveat -- I really seem to like "racy" skis).

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post #11 of 11
11/25/12 at 12:58pm

I skied the Steadfasts two seasons ago (essentially the same ski as this year)...excellent all-rounder! See a review at:

http://www.epicski.com/t/101104/review-2011-2012-nordica-steadfast

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