The Nordica Belle DC 72 is our Women’s Piste Ski of the Year, a performance model that will comfortably cover mile after mile of piste as fast you want to take it. The shape ensures clean precise turns and the innovative Double Core construction provides the right amount of power and exceptional dampening. It will carve down the steepest, firmest runs when you want to push the limits and flow effortlessly along cruisy groomers when it’s time to take it easy. A huge testers’ favourite.
Terrain Type & Ability Level
Terrain Type
Pistes all the way – done at every speed and riding the edge right through the turns (though the tip and tail aren’t so stiff that it won’t comfortably ease away if you want it to).
Skier Type
Advanced skiers who want a ski with good grip. It’s not hard to use but it does feel precise and responsive, suiting skiers with decent skills. Not every turn needs to be carved because the initiation and release are smooth, which also means it isn’t a tiring ski, but if you have the legs then it will back you all the way through committed turns at speed.
Overview
Shape
This is a thoroughbred piste machine so there is plenty of shape and the possibility of all kinds of turn sizes, though it does have a preference for tighter carves. The contact points extend right into the tip for the maximum contact length and best edge grip from the very start of the turn; the tail is lightly more rounded, giving the skier the choice to hold the turn all the way through or to smoothly release before the end. 12.8m (156cm) radius and 72mm waist.
Rocker
On Piste Rocker uses a small amount of tip rocker to improve stability and help with smooth initiation, whilst the almost full camber ensures the best spread of energy and excellent rebound. A very small amount of tail rocker eases the turn release, especially in less than ideal conditions.
Core
Belle Double Core Technology is an innovative construction designed and realised by the Nordica Research and Development department for women. By dividing the wood core in two parts, an additional space is obtained, called the Pulse Core. The Pulse Core can be filled with the best material to meet the skiers' needs. In this case a rubber layer is used, which improves and balances the rebound effect for a smoother ride. The result is a ski that has great flex control, is stable and supportive, and has exceptional dampening.
Construction
Sidewall construction ensures excellent grip and precise control.
Key Features
Natural Stance
Designing skis built specifically for women, allows Nordica to specifically tailor the mounting position for women. The binding's heel is lowered by 2mm, allowing the skier to hold a more natural and centred position.
EB tester’s comments: Claire (Milton Keynes) I was really impressed with how this ski helped me into the turn and felt comfortable to ski at lower speeds but held its own when I started to push it a bit harder. A really nice ski for practising my short turns.
| Size (cm) |
Tip Width (mm) |
Waist Width (mm) |
Tail Width (mm) |
Radius (m) |
Weight (g) |
| 150 | 119 | 72 | 98 | 12.2 | |
| 156 | 120 | 72 | 99 | 12.8 | |
| 162 | 121 | 72 | 100 | 13.7 | |
General Information
- Skier Ability: Advanced|Expert
- Terrain Type: Piste
- Rocker: Tip/Tail Rocker
- Radius: Short
- Bindings: Integrated, TP2 Light 11 FDT
- DIN: 3-11
- Construction: Full Sidewall
- Core: Wood
- Demo: Yes
- Sizing Description: Chin to nose height is ideal for quick responses and easy handling. Go longer for extra stability and wider, bigger turns.
Please allow an additional 1-2 days for us to mount the bindings to your skis before shipping.
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