Returning unchanged for the new season but for a simple graphic refresh, the Nordica Santa Ana 98 Skis are back for yet another winter of unmatched playfulness in an all-mountain setting. At 98mm underfoot, the Santa Ana 98 falls on the wider end of the Santa Ana spectrum and offers, perhaps, the most balanced performance out of the series. Though rather robust in its build, the Santa Ana 98 remains impeccably agile and—when combined with Nordica’s Terrain-Specific metal laminate—impossibly playful, resulting in a ride that is not only versatile but finely tuned for creativity. With a bit less metal than its narrower counterparts, the Santa Ana 98 enlists the expertise of Terrain-Specific titanal to elevate performance in softer snow whilst remaining grippy and stable on firmer terrain. This strategic distribution of stability and flex gives the Santa Ana 98 the boost it needs to become an all-conditions expert—endowing aggressive female skiers with a confident approach to the best in all-mountain performance.