2027 Nordica Dobermann Multigara DC

For 2027, the Nordica Dobermann Multigara DC gets a graphic change to match the rest of the line but returns otherwise unchanged. This is a great option for a beer league racer, an early-morning ripper, or a demo team tool for the most precise and reactive skiing on the planet. Thanks to the Double Core construction and the top-shelf materials, the Multigara is in a class of its own when standing against the other front side skis at the top end of the spectrum. Clean and crisp carves are the hallmarks of the Multigara as it’s quite a demanding ski. The angular shape keeps it firmly entrenched in the carving category.

There’s quite a bit of sophistication in the build of these skis. The Double Core construction is the big story here, combining multiple horizontal laminates to create a silky smooth and buttery feel at any speed. Nordica uses two thinner layers of performance wood, two full sheets of metal, and a pulse core layup in the ski. The elastomer of the pulse core works great with the titanal laminates to help dampen vibrations and bring chatter to a minimum. The smooth flex of the wood cores feels different than the compact vertical stringers of other wood cores as it flexes very evenly. In the 175, we’re getting a weight of 1750 grams per ski, which isn’t a ton, but they feel a lot sturdier than the weight lets on. Most of this is due to the stiffness underfoot and the resulting grip. The edge grip makes a lot of sense here as the FDT plate consists of zinc and aluminum, keeping a very rigid connection between the toe and heel system plates. Tester John Stobierski notes that “This is an excellent ski.it is true to the Doberman legacy. It’s a race ski you don’t need to stay on top of to enjoy high-performance race attributes. Somehow, they combined the dual characteristic of a quick turning slalom ski with the stability and arcing carve of a GS ski. You’ll have tons of fun with these boards.”

These are pure frontside skis through and through. At 70 mm underfoot, these skis are very narrow. They’re still not race-narrow, but for the common skier, this 70 feels like a hockey blade. With 121 mm tips and 101 mm tails in the 175, the ski generates a 16-meter turn radius. This is in the mid-range between slalom and GS, allowing the skier to make clean and moderately shaped turns. The Multigara likes to attack the fall line but can still sweep sideways across the pitch with ease. There’s no rocker or taper to speak of here—the Multigara is a traditionally cambered and classically profiled ski. Tester Matt Stromecki calls it “Precise, smooth, energetic, dynamic, and predictable. There's a lot of energy here, so you need to be ready for it at the end of the turn. Fantastic beer league racing ski. Former racers or those that want a race-like feel without needing as much input will really get along nicely with this ski. Wicked!”

This is a bit of a specialty ski unless you’re a pure carving enthusiast. Due to the powerful feel and stiff flex, this is a tough ski for a lot of skiers. Since they have a mold of their own and make different turns than anything else out there, Multigara is a specific tool for a very particular task. If you are technical in nature and are a precision fanatic, these skis will work great for you and will make for an amazing smooth and firm snow ski.