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Women's · all-mountain · directional

Nordica Santa Ana 82

5 available lengths: 150, 155, 161, 167, 173 cm
$650 MSRP
Nordica Santa Ana 82 — topsheet
The read

A frontside-leaning all-mountain ski for women, the Santa Ana 82 sits narrower than most all-mountain skis in the catalog and favors groomed terrain with some off-piste capability. Its terrain-specific titanal layer and rocker-camber-rocker profile deliver damping and edge control while the unlocked tail shape aids pivoting in tighter spots. Notably light for its category, it rewards an active skier who wants a quick, responsive feel without sacrificing stability on hardpack.

Where it sits across every ski we carry

Waist 82–83 mm
Narrower · firmer-snow Wider · powder
Weight 1,400–1,710 g
Lighter · playful Heavier · damp & planted
Turn radius 13.7–15.7 m
Shorter · quick & nimble Longer · stable at speed
Tip taper 30.5–34.5 mm
Straighter · grippy More taper · loose

Specs & what they mean

What the Santa Ana 82's numbers add up to, as a model — the three things that define how it skis.

Turn & shape

A 14.7-meter radius sits in the all-purpose range — turn shapes that shorten up or open out without committing to either; a moderate tip taper keeps turn entry easy while the shovel still engages.

Stability & dampness

Titanal is placed in specific zones of the ski — targeted dampening that settles the ski without the full weight of a sheet, keeping more life in the tips and tails. At 1,550 g it stays maneuverable underfoot.

Float & width

At 82 mm it's an all-rounder leaning toward firm snow — enough width for soft conditions, still quick on edge. Rocker at tip and tail lets it smear and release easily, while the camber underfoot keeps an edge.
Metal
Terrain specific titanal
Core
Performance wood + pulse core
Rocker
Rocker camber rocker
Tail
Unlocked tail shape
Recommended binding
Marker Griffon 13 Twincam
By length — exact specs for each size
Spec 150 cm155 cm161 cm167 cm173 cm
Tip (mm) 112.5113.0114.5116.5117.5
Waist (mm) 82.082.082.083.083.0
Tail (mm) 100.5101.0102.5104.5105.5
Radius (m) 13.714.214.715.215.7
Weight (g) 1,4001,4501,5501,6501,710

Common questions

How much does the Santa Ana 82 weigh?

Per ski, the Santa Ana 82 weighs 1,400–1,710 g across its lengths (1,400 g at 150 cm, 1,450 g at 155 cm, 1,550 g at 161 cm, 1,650 g at 167 cm, 1,710 g at 173 cm).

What is the Santa Ana 82's turn radius?

The Santa Ana 82 has a 13.7–15.7 m turn radius.

Similar all-mountain skis

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