Berg's Review for the Nordica Hotrod Video

The Hot Rod Nitrous XBS is designed for advanced all-mountain skiers and is ideal for 50% groomed and 50% off trail. Norica Nitrous was one of our best sellers from the 05's season for good reason. Great edge hold when you want to play on the groomers and then a solid backbone to break through any unfamiliar conditions when off piste. With XBS Alu, vertical racing sidewalls, and a wood core make the Nitrous a gas for advanced skiers. For those who want skis with smooth acceleration and a forgiving feel, light up the Nitrous.

Features:

* Radii: 15.8 @ 170 cm ; 17.6 @ 178 cm
* Sidecut: 123-78-108
* Construction: 2V ACTIVE II CA Sidewall Technology
* X-BALANCE SYSTEM
* New N Pro 2S XBi CT, DIN 3.5-12
* Top Sheet: ALU CHROME TOP
* Core: Wood
* Base: UHMW sintered graphite Electra Gallium

According to Skiing Magazine, "This stick comes equipped with the X-Balance system, an intergrated plate that keeps you centered when you're about to lose your shiznizzle. GRIPES: Lack of metal layer = speed limit. PROPS: Rips like the Top Fuel, but bounces more in the crud. TESTER'S TAKE: "Like a Harley Softail, it's got the forgiveness to make all-day cruising easy." -Chad Johnson