The winner of our Piste Ski of the Year is the Nordica Spitfire DC 74, a high-performance model built for fast turns as well as all-day usability. Double Core construction is the special ingredient, giving a ride like no other with a wonderfully smooth, connected, and dampened feel thanks to an elastomer sandwiched between two horizontal wood cores.
Terrain SuitabilityTotally piste focused, look for the best runs to carve all the way down, comfortable at low and high speeds. The sidecut means they are happy in a variety of turn of shapes, from short to longer.
Skier TypeThe Spitfire 74 DC is for piste skiers who want to ski fast with a variety of turns, short and long. It’s aimed at good intermediate to advanced skiers and would benefit those who find metal laminate skis that little bit too much in terms of weight or performance.
ShapeAs the name suggests it's 74mm in the waist, so it's agile yet stable and like a traditional race inspired ski, it uses full camber so the contact points and grip extends right into the tip and tail for maximum edge contact and gip.
RockerFull camber for the maximum grip and rebound.
CoreEnergy DC which uses a layer of dampening elastomer sandwiched between two layers of wood. The ski feels lively and playful, yet superbly damp at the same time. This special kind of wood build means there’s no need for metal in the construction, saving weight and creating a more forgiving flex to mellow the handling and stop your legs burning out too quickly.
ConstructionSidewall construction ensures excellent grip and precise control.
Sizing DescriptionChin to nose height is ideal for quick responses and easy handling. Go longer for extra stability and wider, bigger turns.
- Bindings: TPX 12 FDT
- Demo: Yes
- DIN: 4-12