Since Icelantic released it, the Nia Pro 105 has been a perennial top pick in the wider all-mountain ski and freeride categories. Arguably, it has rocked the best graphics in the collection over the last few years (remember when it started with that rad fireweed graphic?). It�s the flower ski, but it skis as hard as any model in the Icelantic lineup. Blending full rocker with a stout flex pattern, the Nia Pro gives you a unique on-snow feel (at a time when uniqueness feels hard to come by). It pivots with lightning-quick agility, floats in pow, and is plenty comfy skidding and sliding turns. But get this: It also carves well, too, and has enough backbone to handle tough snow conditions. No, you don�t get the rebound or effective edge length that camber affords. But instead, you get edge-to-edge agility, solid suspension, and enough dampness to make you feel supported as you push the ski�s speed limit. That�s because Icelantic built the Nia with Reflective Rocker, a full-rocker design that matches the sidecut to optimize edge grip. Intermediate skiers have no trouble handling this ski (it�s also quite light), and advanced to expert skiers enjoy its versatility and flavor. After all, why be boring? The Nia Pro 105 stops short of the power you�ll get in a ski with metal (like the Nordica Santa Ana or Volkl Secret). But as a trade-off, you get more playfulness and ease of use with enough all-mountain chops to make the Nia a viable daily driver for people who enjoy wide-ish skis. It�s an all-time top choice in this category among Powder7 staffers and friends of the shop. Go on�get the flower ski.
Radius: | 20m@177cm |
Rocker: | Reverse Camber |
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Construction: | Full Sidewall |
Weight: | 3664 grams (per pair for size 177cm) Learn more about ski weights |