The 2027 Nordica Unleashed 98 with Tyrolia Attack 14 GW Bindings deserves a long look from anyone shopping a one-ski quiver. This is the do-it-all member of the Unleashed family, anchored by a poplar core, carbon stringers above and below, and a single strip of Drift Lock Metal under the boot. It is one of those rare freeride skis that genuinely earns its keep on hardpack while staying playful enough for side hits and slashes through the trees. We paired the Unleashed 98 with the Tyrolia Attack 14 GW because of the Attack’s light weight, reliability, and ease-of-use for all mountain and freeride skiers. Additionally, ample elastic travel and direct power transmission function to ensure these bindings cater perfectly to the needs of demanding freeriders.

Why we like it:

This ski is everything skiers say they want from a freeride ski and rarely get. It carves a clean turn on firm snow, pivots easily in tight spots, and floats well enough in softer conditions to cover a powder day if it is the only ski you brought. The lightweight poplar core delivers real energy and pop, and the targeted metal strip keeps things composed when you are charging.

Who it's for:

Advanced skiers who want freeride character without sacrificing on-trail manners. It is also a strong option for skiers transitioning from a more directional all-mountain ski toward something playful and surfy, since very little carving ability gets given up in the trade. Strong intermediates with good technique will be at home too.

Highlights:

Versatility is the brief and the construction reflects it. The poplar wood core sits between carbon stringers above and below, with a single strip of titanal placed underfoot via Drift Lock Technology; that strip is binding-width and runs roughly centered, putting damping and stability where your weight goes with no penalty at the ends. Freeride Flow Shape gives this ski a touch more taper than the older Unleashed line, with a moderately rockered tip and a partial twin-tip tail that releases cleanly out of a turn. Its turn radius is short for a 98 mm waist in a freeride ski, and that is a big part of why it carves so well. Nordica's True Tip approach trims heavy ABS from the shovel and runs the wood core further toward the end, which is what makes this one feel quicker than its dimensions suggest. With a low stand height of just 17 millimeters, the 2027 Tyrolia Attack 14 offers an impressively close connection to the snow, delivering precise power transmission and a confident, locked-in feel. The FR Pro3 toe piece allows for a full 180 degrees of boot release, enhancing safety in a variety of fall scenarios, while the AFS (Anti-Friction Slider) ensures reliable re-centering and consistent release characteristics. Built to withstand hard use, the Attack 14 combines durability with performance, making it a go-to option for aggressive skiers who demand trust in their gear.

Things to consider:

Skiers whose priority is pure powder performance will find this cannot keep up with the wider 114 or 120 once conditions get deep. It is also less of a charger than the Enforcer 99, so anyone who likes a heavier, more locked-in feel underfoot might prefer that ski instead. Within its own family this is the most balanced option, but balance always involves tradeoffs.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Fit runs true here, so your usual number is right; speed and open terrain justify going longer, while maximum maneuverability in tight terrain argues for the shorter option.