2025 Nordica Spitfire DC 74 PRO

We’re happy to see the Spitfire 74 back for another season of amazing carving power. What an absolute blast to ski on this 2025 Nordica Spitfire 74 DC Pro. There’s so much power and precision going on in this ski due to the construction and shaping. For years, we’ve loved these Spitfire skis, and that level of appreciation continues into 2025, but with additional concepts and characteristics that take the ski to the next level. The big thing with the 74 is that it’s a melding of the outgoing 72 and 76, but with different construction. Three skis in this range was just one too many, so Nordica kept the wider 80, and introduced the 74 as a mix of the two narrower versions. It seems to work, providing skiers with a simpler range to choose from. For skis like this, the 74 seems to be a better fit than the 72 or 76. Still totally applicable in a ski bum race or front side carving, this Spitfire 74 is an amazing choice for skiers who are of the advanced and expert levels, and former racers, who are looking to lay down some of the cleanest and roundest arcs on the planet. The energy of the core makes all the difference in the world.

While race skis are built somewhat differently, the 74’s feel a lot more accessible while still being capable. The Double Core construction is the big game changer when it comes to the overall performance of this ski versus the outgoing models or other skis with vertical wood. By using horizontal laminates of wood rather than vertical stringers, the engineers at Nordica keep the ski powerful, stable, and energetic, all while increasing the smoothness and damping. There are so few unwanted vibrations in this ski it’s silly. While the traditional versions had great energy and power, it was louder, so by turning down the volume while keeping the performance, Nordica’s quality has increased. They use two layers of wood, one titanal laminate, and a pulse core in the middle to quiet the ski even further. This makes for a stout and sturdy ski that can rip turns on ice and hard pack all while keeping the chatter to an absolute minimum. This does add some weight to the build, but overall, it’s so incredibly turny that it’s tough to notice the extra heft. This translates to extra stability, and that characteristic works quite well for this ski’s application. We’re also getting the XCell 12 binding on the FDT Race Plate, adding to the system’s overall quality and high-end nature. It carves like a race ski, but with a velvety snow feel.

We’re moving narrower in this ski versus the 80, but it still has a nice platform. At 74 mm underfoot, this ski is built and ready to tear up the groomers, ice, and firm snow from top to bottom. Equally at home in the gates as it is just cruising high-speed trails, this Spitfire 74 prefers to be in a carved turn rather than ridden flat. The Steadfast series of skis is more aligned with mellower angles, while the Spitfire is all about riding that edge and propelling into and out of turns with speed and purpose. In the 175, the ski produces a 16.5-meter turn radius, which is right where we expect to see an on-trail GS ski live its best life. There is little to no taper or rocker to speak of in this ski, providing true tip to tail edge contact and a long and smooth effective edge. That said, it’s darn demanding, so you must have a good skillset to get the most performance out of the ski. What you put in is what you’ll get out.

This carving ski has the race-like heritage and smooth and powerful performance from the Double Core construction. As such, the expert skier will find the most success here, and when paired with the right terrain and snow conditions, this thing is an absolute beast. It’s amazing how quick and agile it is from edge to edge given the weight, and much of that is related to the build and shape. This premium setup will satisfy the needs and wants of the world’s most demanding front side skiers. We’re stoked to see it back unchanged for 2025.