Santa Ana 82

Length cm

Outline at 161 cm · mmTo scale

Waist: 82 mm
Turn radius: 14.7 m
Tip / tail: 114.5 / 102.5 mm
Weight: 3,100 g / pair
Terrain: all-mountain
Audience: womens

Ability

Beginner (not recommended)
Intermediate (not recommended)
Advanced
Expert

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Overview

The 2027 Santa Ana 82 is the quickest, most piste-oriented ski in Nordica’s women’s Santa Ana collection. Its 82 mm waist and five lengths from 150 to 173 cm favor fast edge changes on groomers, while enough width and All Mountain rocker keep it useful in bumps, trees and soft piles beside the trail. The construction carries into 2027 unchanged, with a sharper frontside purpose than the wider Santa Anas.

Nordica uses the same TSM Pulse Core idea as the wider family, but the narrow platform changes the result: a Performance Wood core, elastomer Pulse layer and terrain-specific metal give the ski support without making it feel slow edge to edge. True Tip trims heavy material from the shovel to improve maneuverability. Camber and the All Mountain profile keep the edge engaged on firm snow, while the metal sheet damps vibration through fast, precise turns.

Choose the Santa Ana 82 for an advanced or expert woman whose days are mostly groomers and firm resort snow, with occasional bumps or trees. Testers emphasize carving precision and stability, but the narrow shape gives away flotation compared with the Santa Ana 97 or 102. It is a practical frontside choice for someone who values quick transitions and controlled arcs over powder performance or a loose, surfy feel.

Construction & features

What the Santa Ana 82 is built from, and what that means on snow.

01
TSM Pulse Core
The wood core and elastomer Pulse layer combine support with vibration damping for a smooth, controlled ride.
02
Terrain Specific Metal
The tailored metal sheet adds torsional support and edge control while the narrow waist keeps transitions quick.
03
True Tip
A lighter wood-core extension in the tip reduces unnecessary mass for easier steering.
04
All Mountain rocker
Tip and tail rise help the ski release in bumps and uneven snow while camber holds on firm piste.
05
Piste-biased 82 mm platform
The narrow platform favors groomers and fast edge changes, with enough width for occasional off-piste exploration.

Tests & reviews

Independent tests of this model and season.

Test · skiessentials.com

2027 Nordica Santa Ana 82 Ski Test

Exact 2027 test presents the Santa Ana 82 as a precision-driven frontside ski for confident carving on firm snow, with the Santa Ana family’s stability in a quick, narrow platform.

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