The Santa Ana 93 is the result of a gradual evolution, sharing the name of older versions and taking all the good parts to build on them. All the hard work was done 3 years ago and this 23/24 model just updates the graphics. True Tip reduces the overall weight and increases the manoeuvrability and playfulness by getting rid of excess ABS material and using lightweight wood. Carbon Chassis keeps the weight down whilst also improving the strength and the stability. This is an all-terrain ski that shines in anything from hardpack to powder days, the shape makes it feel like a wider ski in soft snow and the construction ensures it deals with pistes and rough conditions.
Terrain Type & Ability Level
Terrain Type
The Santa Ana 93 sits in the all mountain category but it could sit just as well be positioned as a freeride model. The tip shape taper plus the rocker make it suit soft snow, whilst the width and powerful construction add all mountain characteristics and ensure it will happily carve up pistes too. This makes it an ideal choice for skiers who will spend a good amount of time off-piste and who recognise that powder days are, in reality, few and far between, and they get their kicks searching different terrain and skiing every condition. The long nose and firm flex work especially well when the snow is rough or chopping-up, where some skis might start to feel unstable the 93 cuts through it with ease.
Skier Type
Confident skiers who want a ski that really will go everywhere without compromise. Its wood and twin metal construction does mean it requires decent technique or power to get the most out of it; the shape ensures it will deal with every condition and terrain.
Overview
Shape
It’s a model that borrows heavily from earlier versions with the long gradual nose and smooth rocker at the front, but now has a longer turn radius which improves stability. This, combined with the construction, makes for smooth handling in tricky and soft snow, as well as nicely predictable turn initiation. The 93mm waist is the ideal size to work on hard snow and still make the most of fresh stuff. Even on deeper days it planes really well thanks to the blend of shaping and rocker.
Rocker
All Mountain Rocker uses a 30/50/20 split of rocker/camber/rocker across the tip, main body and tail of the ski. This gives effortless handling in all conditions as the rocker in the tip aids float and initiation, the camber provides grip and bite on firmer snow, and the tail rocker allows for easy turn release and control in tricky snow.
Core
The powerful Energy Ti W core uses a full wood core with a Titanal sheet positioned above. The metal dampens vibrations and improves stability, the wood adds energy and response. True Tip Technology extends the core into the tip and lightens the overall weight as well as increasing manoeuvrability.
Construction
Sidewalls offer the best in energy transmission and edge grip; the new Carbon Chassis reduces weight and increases stability.
Key Features
Carbon Chassis
Nordica’s carbon-reinforced chassis weighs about 35% less than traditional glass. Full-length carbon strips not only reduce the chassis’ weight, they also increase the ski’s strength and stability. The result is a stronger, lighter, more stable ski that’s also more playful and versatile.
True Tip Technology
By trimming the amount of heavy ABS plastic in the tip and extending the lightweight wood core into this area, with a taper that further reduces weight, Nordica were able to increase playfulness and manoeuvrability of the ski. At the same they have maintained the classic powerful and stable feel that Santa Anas are known for.
EB tester’s comments: Ailsa (Covent Garden) A really nice all condition ski for someone who wants the freedom to go where they want, when they want. Happy everywhere and at most speeds.
| Size (cm) |
Tip Width (mm) |
Waist Width (mm) |
Tail Width (mm) |
Radius (m) |
Weight (g) |
| 158 | 125 | 93 | 112 | 14.4 | |
| 165 | 125.5 | 93 | 112.5 | 15.5 | |
General Information
- Skier Ability: Advanced|Expert
- Terrain Type: All Mountain
- Rocker: Tip/Tail Rocker
- Radius: Medium
- Bindings: Ski sold flat
- DIN: n/a
- Construction: Full Sidewall
- Core: Wood, Carbon, Titanal Laminate
- Demo: No
- Sizing Description: Nose level to forehead height is ideal, but longer length is important if there is a bigger rocker or you're spending more time off piste where the extra stability and float a larger size provides will be beneficial.
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