Nordica Astral 78 Skis - Women's 2019
Nordica Astral 78 Skis - Women's 2019
Model Info
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Product Info
The Nordica Astral 78 Skis are impeccably well-mannered all mountain tools designed for versatile front side pleasure with an emphasis on short radius turns and pure fun. Nordica combines a super light Balsa wood core with their Hex Bridge Ti construction, giving the ski a level of performance and confidence not usually found in lighter builds.
Product Details
Rocker Type
All Mountain Rocker – 30% Tip Rocker / 50% Camber / 20% Tail Rocker
Shape
Santa Ana Inspired Tip – Early rise blunt nose tip shape for limitless versatility.
Sentra Inspired Tail – Squared off tail shape for on trail performance.
Core
Balsa Core Torsion Bridge Ti – A full sheet of Titanal with a hexagonal bridge reduces weight while maintaining torsional strength through physics and geometry. More direct and precise energy transmission increases edge grip. Dampens unwanted vibrations and chatter on hard snow and at high speeds. Generates more energy and rebound at the end of the turn.
Laminates
Poliamide Top Foil
2 x Titanal Hex Bridge – A layer of .4 mm Titanal with laser cut hexagonal holes links formidable power with energy-saving lightness.
2 x Prepreg Carbon Sheets
Sidewalls
Full ABS Sidewalls – Full-length vertical sidewalls from tip to tail to deliver optimized edge grip, precision, balance, and power.
Base
Sintered Graphite Base
Binding Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
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Terrain:
All-Mountain
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Terrain
All-Mountain All-mountain skis are designed to handle anything you throw at them including powder, ice, groomers, steeps, heavy snow, and everything in between, but they aren’t necessarily a master of any one terrain. If you’re only going to own one ski to do it all, this is what you want. All-mountain skis generally have what we call mid-fat waists that range from 80-110 mm.
- Skis: No Bindings
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Ability Level:
Intermediate-Advanced
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Ability Level
Intermediate-Advanced Whether you’re a progressing intermediate exploring new runs and terrain, or an accomplished rider seeking new thrills, the majority of skiers and snowboarders fall into this level. Intermediate to advanced skis and snowboards may be somewhat wider or stiffer than beginner-intermediate skis and snowboards, usually with a stronger wood core and sandwich sidewall construction. Intermediate to advanced boots and bindings range from softer flexing freestyle options to stiffer choices built for stability at speed.
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Rocker Type:
Rocker/Camber/Rocker
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Rocker Type
Rocker/Camber/Rocker Rocker/Camber/Rocker skis have the playfulness and float of a rockered ski as well as the added edge hold of a cambered ski. The contact points on skis with this profile are closer towards the middle of the ski than a fully cambered ski, but still not underfoot. The cambered midsection provides a longer effective edge on hardpack, increasing edge hold and stability, while the rockered tip and tail provide floatation in deeper snow and allow the ski to initiate and release from turns easier.
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Turning Radius:
Short
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Turning Radius
Short < 16 m radius is best for carving.
- Core/Laminates: Balsa, Metal, Wood
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Tail Type:
Flat
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Tail Type
Flat This is your traditional tail, designed to have edge contact all the way through the tail, and only designed for skiing forward. This is also preferred for alpine touring, as you can stick the tails of your skis in the snow.
- Warranty: 1 Year
| Size (cm) | 144 | 151 | 158 | 165 | 172 |
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| Tip Width (mm) | 112 | 113 | 114 | 115 | |
| Waist Width (mm) | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | |
| Tail Width (mm) | 97 | 98 | 99 | 100 | |
| Turning Radius (m) | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |