2027 Nordica Santa Ana 102 Women's Skis

Model Year	Product Page	Ski Test Results	Chairlift Chat
2027	2027 Nordica Santa Ana 102 Women's Skis—Skis with bindings	2026 Nordica Santa Ana 102 2027 Nordica Santa Ana 102	—
2025	2025 Nordica Santa Ana 102 Women's Skis—Skis with bindings	2025 Nordica Santa Ana 102	—

tester:

Chris Finley

Ability: Advanced
Height: 5’6”
Weight: 125
Days / Year: 40-45
Age: 67
Years Skiing: 55+

Classic

Ski:

2027 Nordica Santa Ana 102 Women's Skis

Size Tested:

167 CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

Variable, groomed surfaces.

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

This was 4 cm longer than my older Nordica Santa Ana's, so it felt different but skied well.

Scores

Floatation:9/10

Stability:10/10

Quickness:10/10

Playfulness:10/10

Forgiveness:9/10

Edge Grip:9/10

Versatility:10/10

Overall:10/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

I love it!!

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

It's clearly an all mountain ski, you can go anywhere and enjoy it. It's stable, turns easily and is responsive.

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

Advanced.

Anything else you want to tell us about your experience on these skis?

I've had two pairs of Nordica skis and thought maybe there was something else out there for me, so I bought J skis. They are rock solid, but require work. Being on these felt like coming home again!

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tester:

Megan Papineau

Ability: Expert
Height: 5'1"
Weight: 120
Days / Year: 10
Age: 38
Years Skiing: 36

Former racer

Ski:

2027 Nordica Santa Ana 102 Women's Skis

Size Tested:

167 CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

Stowe, 6 pack, loose granular

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

Just right. True to size

Scores

Floatation:8/10

Stability:8/10

Quickness:8/10

Playfulness:8/10

Forgiveness:8/10

Edge Grip:7/10

Versatility:8/10

Overall:8/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

What I would expect from a Santa Ana, fun, reliable ski, holds up at fast speeds and cuts through crud nicely which I want out of an all mountain east coast ski.

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

All terrain.

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

Intermediate to expert.

If you could change anything about these skis, what would you change and why?

N/A

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Lauren submitted 2 test cards — select one:

tester:

Lauren Morton

Ability: Expert
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 132
Days / Year: 30
Age: 36
Years Skiing: 30+

Lifelong skier that's up for anything!

Ski:

2027 Nordica Santa Ana 102 Women's Skis

Size Tested:

168true to size CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

Soft granular

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

True

Scores

Floatation:7/10

Stability:9/10

Quickness:8/10

Playfulness:8/10

Forgiveness:7/10

Edge Grip:9/10

Versatility:7/10

Overall:8/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

Solid Ski. Goes fast.

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

Groomers, variable terrain. Heavy and not floaty.

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

Needs a strong skier.

If you could change anything about these skis, what would you change and why?

Not super playful.

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tester:

Annie MacDonald

Ability: Expert
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 120
Days / Year: 50+
Age: 62
Years Skiing: 60!!!

Fast and fun down the fall line! Sometimes with style 🤪

Ski:

2027 Nordica Santa Ana 102 Women's Skis

Size Tested:

167 CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

Nosedive slush!

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

True to size but short for me. Would love to try the 173!

Scores

Floatation:9/10

Stability:9/10

Quickness:7/10

Playfulness:7/10

Forgiveness:8/10

Edge Grip:8/10

Versatility:7/10

Overall:8/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

Fairly playful for the width. Super stable and so fun in the corn. Assume it would be a great powder ski. Nailed the graphics!!

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

Powder, slush, soft snow would be its jam!

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

Ripping agressive ladies that like to explore!

If you could change anything about these skis, what would you change and why?

Like to try in a longer length!

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tester:

Ashley Maxfield

Ability: I'm A Pro
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 180 lbs.
Days / Year: 120+
Age: 39
Years Skiing: 38

Former ski racer turned freerider. Retired FWT athlete

Ski:

2027 Nordica Santa Ana 102 Women's Skis

Size Tested:

173 CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

Stowe, gondola groomers, spring slush

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

Felt true to size. I would prefer a longer ski.

Scores

Floatation:8/10

Stability:7/10

Quickness:8/10

Playfulness:6/10

Forgiveness:7/10

Edge Grip:7/10

Versatility:7/10

Overall:7/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

A ski to tackle everything on the mountain.

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

All terrain, the way it's designed is a great ski for a one ski quiver.

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

Intermediate-expert. The ski responds well the more you put into in, but it's also forgiving enough for those that just getting into off piste.

If you could change anything about these skis, what would you change and why?

It at times is a little lack luster.

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tester:

Megan Papineau

Ability: Expert
Height: 5'1"
Weight: 120
Days / Year: Maybe 20 this year
Age: 37
Years Skiing: 35

Former racer

Ski:

2027 Nordica Santa Ana 102 Women's Skis

Size Tested:

167 CM

Sizing Impression

Just right

Scores

Floatation:7/10

Stability:8/10

Quickness:9/10

Playfulness:8/10

Forgiveness:8/10

Edge Grip:8/10

Versatility:8/10

Overall:8/10

Overall Impression

Fun! Not the most playful powder ski but works for sure!

Appropriate Terrain

Really great all around ski, I’ve had the opportunity to ski this on firm steeps as well and loved them.

Appropriate Skier

Upper intermediate expert.

Other Thoughts

Not my favorite powder ski.

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