The 2025 Nordica Unleashed 98 Ice with Salomon Strive 14 GW Bindings is a high-performance all-mountain twin tip setup that excels in both freeride and freestyle environments. Its versatility and broad range of applications make it a favorite among skiers, delivering top-end performance in a wide array of conditions—from icy groomer runs to park sessions. We paired the Unleashed 98 with the Strive 14 because of this binding’s well known reputation for safety, reliability, and ease of use. Featuring an LDN toe piece that optimizes contact and response, these bindings integrate seamlessly with boots and skis, allowing for a natural flex and balanced stance, making them the perfect choice to pair with this ski.

Why we like it:

The Unleashed 98 Ice strikes an impressive balance between freestyle, freeride, and frontside carving capabilities. It has consistently received enthusiastic feedback from testers, demonstrating its ability to please a diverse group of skiers. Racers appreciate its carving prowess, while freestylers value its park performance.

Who it's for:

This ski is suited for advanced to expert skiers who want a versatile twin tip that performs exceptionally well across various mountain terrains, including trees, parks, back bowls, and groomed runs.

Highlights:

The Unleashed 98 Ice features Nordica’s Performance Wood Core, which provides a sturdy yet supple flex for a smooth and energetic ride. It incorporates Carbon Fiber Glass, combining carbon fiber stringers with fiberglass laminates to for a reactive yet smooth flex pattern. A layer of terrain-specific metal adds vibration damping and edge grip on firm snow, enhancing torsional stiffness. True Tip technology, applied to the tips and tails, tapers the sidewalls and wood core to reduce swing weight, improving maneuverability and responsiveness. The Strive 14 GW, with its lightweight build and low-profile chassis, delivers a smooth and responsive ride all day long. It remains nimble in deep snow and light on your feet as the day progresses. The LDN Toe Pieces offer a low stand height, optimizing power transfer and improving the connection to your skis. The Automatic Toe Adaption feature effortlessly adjusts to GripWalk boots without the need for manual adjustments. Additionally, the Snow Scrapers on the toe pieces effectively remove snow and ice, ensuring a secure fit that enhances both safety and performance for direct power transmission

Things to consider:

While the Unleashed 98 Ice is not particularly drifty or surfy, it offers precise performance. Skiers who are less aggressive or less experienced might find its precision and power to be more than they need.

Fit & sizing considerations:

These skis are true to size.