By Andrew Ingold
Nordica Unleashed 108
Overview and first impressions
The Unleashed 108 is a 108 mm waist freeride ski built to handle deep days without sacrificing all-mountain versatility. Its Powder Rocker profile — early-rise tip and tail with camber underfoot — gives strong float in soft snow while keeping useful bite on firmer snow. Offered in lengths from 162 to 191 cm, the ski’s relatively long running lengths favour stability at speed and a confident feel in variable terrain. Overall, it blends playfulness with composure, making it a solid choice for skiers who split time between powder, trees and steeper lines.
Construction, technology and spec explanations
Construction pairs a lite performance wood core with Terrain Specific Metal (titanal plate), carbon reinforcement and ABS sidewalls. The True Tip reduces ABS in the nose and extends the wood core to save weight and increase playfulness. The camber/rocker breakdown (roughly 25% tip rocker, ~40% camber, 35% tail rocker) translates to easier initiation, camber-provided energy and edge hold, and a turned-up tail for swivel and release. Sidecut dimensions and radius determine turn shape: shorter lengths offer tighter, quicker turns while longer sizes track straighter and feel more planted at speed.
On-snow performance
On snow the Unleashed 108 excels in soft snow where the wide shovel and tip rocker keep you afloat. The titanal/carbon sandwich provides damping and confidence at speed, reducing chatter on firm patches and variable conditions. In trees and steeper technical terrain it remains playful — the partial twin tail helps with quick pivots and occasional switch — yet retains enough stiffness for precise edging. On hard groomers it is capable, but won’t match the snap and directness of narrower, piste-focused skis.
Sizing, setup and recommendations
Sizing and setup are about balancing stability with nimbleness. Pick a length closer to your height or slightly longer if you prioritise charge and high-speed stability; go shorter if you want maximum maneuverability. The listed radii (16 m at 162 cm up to 20.5 m at 191 cm) indicate the arc you’ll naturally ski at each length. Factory bevels (base 0.9° / side 87.5°) aim for all-mountain edge hold; only alter them if you prefer a different bite. Nordica recommends a binding like the Marker Griffon 13 for compatibility and performance balance.
Comparisons, pros/cons and final verdict
In comparison to rivals in the 100–110 mm class, the Unleashed 108 leans toward a more damped and stable ride thanks to its titanal and carbon build while still offering playful characteristics from the True Tip and Unleashed rocker. Pros: excellent float, versatile application, and composed high-speed behaviour. Cons: heavier than minimal powder boards and not as razor-sharp on hardpack as dedicated frontside skis. Verdict: a strong all-mountain/freeride option for skiers wanting one ski to do most things well.
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