It’s widely accepted that the high-80’s waist range is capable of just about everything, and the Nordica Santa Ana 88 Skis are no exception to the rule. In boasting an excellent balance between precision and power, the Santa Ana 88 has a high-end feel that is surprisingly uncommon in today’s all-mountain market. Nonetheless, the Santa Ana 88 returns unchanged for the new season but for a simple graphic refresh—endowing advanced and expert skiers with the same smooth approach to all-conditions expertise that is so frequently sought-after but rarely found. The Santa Ana 88’s Terrain-Specific metal laminate is largely owed for such performance as this finely tuned layer is what gives the Santa Ana series its signature smoothness in variable terrain. In leaving the forebody of the ski less obstructed by titanal, the Santa Ana 88 receives a strategic distribution of playfulness and power that—when combined with Nordica’s Carbon Chassis—ensures stability where you need it and flexibility where you want it. The resulting ride is responsive, precise, and undeniably capable, with an 88mm waist leading the Nordica Santa Ana 88’s pursuit toward unrivaled all-conditions expertise.