By Ava Mitchell
Nordica Team am fdt (110-150)
Overview and intended use
This junior package is aimed at kids progressing from first turns to confident frontside skiing. The flex is deliberately soft and forgiving, which reduces fear of mistakes and helps young skiers learn edge control and carving. It’s built for groomed runs and everyday resort use, prioritizing quick turn initiation and predictable handling over high‑speed stability. In short, it’s a learning and progression tool: perfect for beginners to intermediate youngsters, but not intended as a high‑performance adult substitute.
On‑snow feel and performance
On snow the ski feels playful and exceptionally easy to manoeuvre. Tip rocker combined with camber underfoot makes turn entry intuitive and forgiving, while the narrow waist lets smaller skiers get on edge without excessive force. Because of the soft flex, landings and direction changes stay composed, and minor technique errors are masked. At higher speeds or during aggressive carving you’ll notice limited dampening and torsional stiffness compared with adult all‑mountain skis, but for its target user it performs very well.
Construction, specs and what they mean
The core and build are composite capped construction focused on low weight and forgiving behaviour. Sidecut changes with length (examples: 110 = 104/67/93 mm, 130/140 = 106/67/95 mm, 150 = 113/70/99 mm) and turn radius ranges from about 7 m to 13 m depending on size. ‘On‑piste rocker’ (tip rocker with camber underfoot) eases turn initiation, and the factory bevels (0.9° base / 87.5° side) give approachable edge bite without being harsh. The adjustable FDT Jr plate and JR 7.0 binding (DIN 2–7) allow tool‑free length changes as the child grows.
Sizing, bindings and who should buy which length
Choosing the right length matters: shorter skis are simpler for beginners, while slightly longer skis support progression and stability. A practical rule is chin to nose height for learners, with more advanced juniors opting for nose or forehead level for extra stability. The available lengths are 110, 120, 130, 140 and 150 cm. The included JR 7.0 bindings fit most developing skiers; if you want, I can provide a one‑line size recommendation tailored to a child’s exact height, weight and ability.
Verdict and comparisons
Verdict: this is a dependable, well‑priced junior piste ski package that does exactly what it promises — make learning quicker and more fun. Compared with similar junior offerings from other brands it stands out for its user‑friendly flex and adjustable plate system, though it won’t satisfy riders seeking speed, big turns or off‑piste versatility. For families and ski schools focused on frontside progression it’s a smart, practical pick that balances safety, ease of use and value.
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