Santa Ana 87

The 2027 Nordica Santa Ana 87 is the narrow, frontside-leaning member of the women’s Santa Ana range, built for skiers who want quick edge changes without giving up all-mountain reach. Its 87 mm waist and 15–17 metre radii favor carved turns on firm snow, while the 150–173 cm size range offers useful choices for lighter and stronger skiers. The ski is sold flat with Marker Griffon 13 Twincam or Marker Squire 11 suggested separately.

Nordica’s TSM Pulse Core combines a full Performance Wood core with an elastomer Pulse layer and terrain-specific metal. On this narrower ski, the titanal layer is proportionally wider underfoot, putting more support and damping where edge control matters on hard snow. The Pulse layer smooths vibration without erasing rebound, while All-Mountain rocker and the Unlocked Tail Shape ease pivoting in bumps and tighter terrain. True Tip trims heavy ABS from the nose and extends lightweight wood forward, reducing swing weight while preserving a stable platform.

Choose the Santa Ana 87 for an advanced or expert skier whose season is mostly groomers, firm bumps and mixed resort snow. SkiEssentials’ exact 2027 test highlights quick feedback, edge grip and a sturdy, frontside-oriented feel, with enough shape to explore beyond the trail. It is less suitable for deep snow than the wider Santa Ana models and still rewards active input. The Santa Ana 92 offers more soft-snow support and a rounder all-mountain balance; a lighter ski may suit an intermediate who values effortless steering.