By Ava Mitchell
Nordica Unleashed 90
Overview
The Unleashed 90 is a playful, contemporary all-mountain ski aimed at progressing intermediates and spirited advanced skiers. Its Powder Rocker profile—early rise in both tip and tail with traditional camber underfoot—delivers a lively blend of float in softer snow and solid edge hold on groomers. The personality is nimble and forgiving compared with more piste-focused skis, making it a great do-it-all tool for park laps, groomed carving and light off-piste excursions. Available lengths from 144 to 174 cm let you tailor the ski for agility or high-speed stability.
Construction & Technology
Construction centers on a Lite Performance wood core with vertical ABS sidewalls in a sandwich build under Nordica’s Energy CA tuning for this width. This full-wood core provides pop and lively feedback while sidewalls enhance edge grip and precision. There’s no titanal layer in the 90, so the ski remains lighter and more playful but less damp than metal-reinforced alternatives. Powder Rocker plus camber gives a balance of flotation and edge contact, and factory base/side edge angles (Base 0.9°, Side 87.5°) are set for predictable, responsive carving.
Dimensions & Sizing Explained
Dimensions matter: the ski keeps a 90 mm waist across the range, with tip widths roughly 120–124 mm and tail widths around 109–113 mm depending on length. Turn radius scales from 13.2 m (144 cm) to 17.4 m (174 cm). Shorter lengths = quicker turn initiation and park-friendly rotation; longer lengths = better high-speed tracking and stability. Weight per ski runs from about 1,260 g to 1,660 g — lighter skis accelerate and flick easier, while heavier lengths bring momentum and steadiness at speed. Choose length to match your skiing goals.
On‑Snow Performance
On snow the Unleashed 90 excels at playfulness: the camber underfoot gives pop and solid edge bite, while tip/tail rocker helps initiate turns, land switch and surf softer snow. On groomers it carves confidently for a 90 mm ski, though it won’t match the high-speed calm of titanal-laced twins. In chopped snow and crud it’s nimble but can feel a touch chattery at fast velocities. In deeper powder the 90 mm waist limits flotation; it manages small fields but won’t replace midfat freeride skis for sustained deep-snow days.
Verdict & Comparison
Verdict: the Unleashed 90 is a strong pick for skiers wanting a do-it-all 90 mm ski with a playful edge. Compared to other 90 mm all-mountain skis it leans more toward park and playful freeride than pure piste aggressors, and its lack of metal keeps weight down and the feel lively. Potential drawbacks are reduced damping and less float in deep powder. Recommendation: pick a length matching your preferred balance of maneuverability and stability — shorter for tricks and quick turns, longer for speed and confidence.
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