In the world of fun-loving twin tips that just make you smile, the 2024 Nordica Unleashed 90 Tree is just that ski. We’ve been huge fans of Nordica twin tips for years, and those feelings certainly carry forward to Unleashed 90 Tree. Built with a different topsheet and a slightly thinner core, the 90 Tree is a ski that focuses on fun, agility, energy, and versatility. While this one falls more to the freeride side of the spectrum rather than true freestyle, the park and pipe component is still quite strong with this ski. If you’re looking to enter the world of freestyle competition, this is a great option, but it doesn’t end there—there's a whole world out there filled with bumps and trees and groomers and steeps. This is one of the better options for skis that can handle most anything that you can find when it comes to pure all-mountain versatility, and that includes park skiing.

It’s amazing what Nordica can get out of a ski in terms of performance with such a simple build. The beauty lies in the simplicity. By using a full wood core with a vertical sidewall, skiers are able to get the utmost in energy, grip, and versatility without having to have a supremely technological ski. Sure, there are benefits to having metal, carbon, and other stuff, but there are a lot of great skis out there that are pretty plain wood cores. And there’s nothing wrong with that. One of the added bonuses here is that the skis don’t end up weighing much at all, with the 160 cm length hitting 1470 grams on the scale. That’s pretty light for such a well-rounded ski, and they feel quite a bit sturdier than that weight lets on.

From a shaping and profile perspective, the ski benefits from quite a bit of camber. While they’re calling it 40% camber, the fact of the matter is that it’s quite high. There’s a lot of energy built into the ski as a result. The 35% tip rocker is paired with 25% tail rocker to create a playful and floaty feeling, but the mid-zone of the ski provides a whole lot of grip and pop relative to the somewhat basic build. In the 160, the Unleashed 90 Tree generates a 15.4-meter turn radius, and for the most part, it enjoys adhering to this number. Shorter turns end up being skidded ones, and at longer shapes, skiers should run a flatter edge to avoid the ski feeling hooky. That said, it’s nice and stable even though it’s light and turny.

There’s a lot of applications for this ski. With a nice range of sizes, running from 144 to 168, the ski appeals to a broad audience when it comes to freestyle and freeride terrain and conditions. Emerging park skiers will appreciate the twin-tipped nature, while all-mountain enthusiasts will get a ton of pleasure out of the energetic vibe of the ski overall. Whether you’re looking to spend most of your time in the trees, bumps, groomers, or park, intermediate to advanced skiers will love the overall quality and playfulness of the 2024 Nordica Unleashed 90 Tree.