2024 Nordica Santa Ana 88 - SkiEssentials.com Ski Test

[@markuswagner4579]

Hi Emily, looking to buy my daughter a new ski, she is only 5 foot 2.5 inch tall but an expert skier, her old K2 is 156cm but has less rocker than the Santa Ana 88, so my question is: Does the Santa Ana ski shorter then the length of 158 cm suggests or should we go with 151cm ? thanks Markus

[@SkiEssentials]

While there's some rocker to be sure, the ski is still very sturdy and strong--there's no real need to upsize on the Santa Ana in order to access performance. I think the 151 will offer a greater chance of success and happiness.

[@markuswagner4579]

Thanks for the quick reply

[@CC-ys8qq]

I'm 5'9" and typically ski mid 170's in men's skis. I own the Santa Ana 88 size 172 and would like a bit more length and girth to the ski but I'm a powerful skier. I chose the women's version for versatility in bumps and tracked out woods, etc etc, I find it's one of my go to skis because of the versatility. I will ski it slower than the men's Enforcer 88 in a 179. Santa Ana 88 is a great ski.

[@topo_media]

Hello, for an ex-racer who is 5 foot 1 that can carve pretty much eveything and who is already skiing a 166cm blackcrows camox freebird for touring, would you guys suggest the 158 or the 165 cm ? i'm asking because of the huge rocker on the ski. Thanks a lot

[@SkiEssentials]

If you're concerned, I'd go long. If you have a racing background, it is usually okay to get the longer length.

[@ianmcleod4607]

which resort do you shoot your demo videos at ?

[@SkiEssentials]

We are mainly skiing on Mt.Mansfield in Stowe, VT