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Nordica Steadfast 85 DC + TPX 12

4 available lengths: 162, 168, 174, 179 cm
$850 MSRP
Nordica Steadfast 85 DC + TPX 12 — topsheet
The read

A frontside all-mountain ski with an 84.5mm waist, it sits narrower than most all-mountain skis in the catalog and favors groomed terrain. Its titanal-with-elastomer construction and heavier-than-cohort weight lean toward damping and stability at speed, while a short-radius bias rewards quick, precise arcs. It suits a skier who wants a composed, responsive ski on hardpack and firm conditions.

Where it sits across every ski we carry

Waist 84–85 mm
Narrower · firmer-snow Wider · powder
Weight 1,750–2,070 g
Lighter · playful Heavier · damp & planted
Turn radius 13.7–15.8 m
Shorter · quick & nimble Longer · stable at speed
Tip taper 49–52 mm
Straighter · grippy More taper · loose

Specs & what they mean

What the Steadfast 85 DC + TPX 12's numbers add up to, as a model — the three things that define how it skis.

Turn & shape

A 15.3-meter radius covers versatile, all-purpose turn shapes; a generous tip taper keeps turn entry easy and the shovel quick to engage.

Stability & dampness

A titanal layer paired with elastomer sits in the core — targeted dampening that settles the ski without the full weight of a sheet, keeping more life in the tips and tails. At 1,960 g there's real mass behind it.

Float & width

At 85 mm it's an all-rounder leaning toward firm snow — enough width for soft conditions, still quick on edge. A cambered profile keeps it locked to the snow for grip rather than smear-and-release.
Metal
Titanal with elastomer
Core
Performance wood + pulse core
Rocker
Camber
Tail
Not published
Recommended binding
Not published
By length — exact specs for each size
Spec 162 cm168 cm174 cm179 cm
Tip (mm) 133.0134.0136.0137.0
Waist (mm) 84.084.085.085.0
Tail (mm) 112.0113.0115.0116.0
Radius (m) 13.714.515.315.8
Weight (g) 1,7501,8501,9602,070

Common questions

How much does the Steadfast 85 DC + TPX 12 weigh?

Per ski, the Steadfast 85 DC + TPX 12 weighs 1,750–2,070 g across its lengths (1,750 g at 162 cm, 1,850 g at 168 cm, 1,960 g at 174 cm, 2,070 g at 179 cm).

What is the Steadfast 85 DC + TPX 12's turn radius?

The Steadfast 85 DC + TPX 12 has a 13.7–15.8 m turn radius.

Similar all-mountain skis

Other all-mountain skis near this waist. Open a ski, or compare it head-to-head.