2027 Nordica Unleashed 106 Skis

Skied at Stowe in relatively soft snow on top of groomers. Pretty ideal Unleashed 106 Ti conditions, actually.

This feels like the appropriate length for me in this ski. Any longer and you're losing agility and off-piste performance.

This ski is strong and powerful. It's a directional twin so it has a lot of freeride DNA, but also sticks to Nordica's roots of being a very strong performer in a carved turn and in an on-trail capacity. It's not as floaty or playful as other skis in this range, but does stand out as being capable and confident.

This is an all-terrain ski which likes to have a bit of soft snow to bite into. While super deep powder or very firm surfaces are on the fringe of this ski's preferences, all other terrain and conditions are well within reach.

This is an expert ski. Advanced skiers will find it pretty fast due to the metal and directional nature.

Amazing graphics, fun ski, and a pleasure to be on!

Stowe, VT - 3"-6" of wet heavy pow

Felt fine, would consider bumping up to low 190's.

Stout and powerful freeride ski. It's a Nordica, so you have to look at this ski like how Nordica looks at the Freeride category. It's powerful and somewhat stiff, damp, and has a more precision than others in the category. It is a more intuitive turner in softer snow compared to the outgoing 108, which is fun. The tail is also easier to release becuase of the added taper. You can get these to be nimble, it just takes slightly more input as they aren't the most surfy freeride ski. Feels like a stiffer and more precise QST 106.

Freeride with some great on trail performance as well!

Advanced to expert for sure.

Awesome freeride option for variable conditions because of the smoothness and bite. Haven't gotten it in truly deep snow just yet.

Perry merrill.

Perfect.

I think I found my skis for next season. Phenomenal in any conditions on or off trail.

These are great for all terrain.

Intermediate and up.

These skis rip and feel very true to the Nordica brand.

All over. Some woods and some groomers.

Good size.

Solid ski. Very confidence inducing. Because you can pivot so quickly on it, you can let them rip with the confidence of getting out of your turn easily.

West coast all mountain ski that can do everything.

Advanced. It has power but you need to be able to load it up.

Great ski.

The gondola at Stowe taking Perry Merrel to Gondolier. Mostly hard pack groomers with some ice moguls and pockets of soft snow mixed in.

Feels try to length and right on the money for a ski I would like to own.

First impressions are really really positive for the new Unleashed 106. It’s up there for my favorite skis of the test this year. It’s a remarkably good carver for a 106 waisted Freeride ski with considerable rocker. You can find the radius of the side cut very easily and the ski feels incredibly comfortable and smooth in the path of its arc. I would be happy carving groomers connecting more freeride oriented terrain. The chassis of the ski is strong and very stable. It felt planted even while running it over icy moguls. The ski is chattering from the bumps, which is an expected result, but I don’t feel sketchy while doing it. The ski is still composed enough to hold a deliberate line through the mixed terrain and feels great when I could find a pocket or two of the soft snow in the low points of the moguls. I would’ve loved to ski this new Unleashed in softer snow and terrain with more variance in the fall line and or features to air over. The ski is playful yet planted and very rewarding to ski as an advanced to expert skier.

It’s way better on the groomers than I would expect them to be but this new Unleashed wants a steady diet of steep freeride terrain to feel the happiest. It’s definitely a Freeride ski that can masquerade as an all mountain ski.

This feels pretty clearly and advanced skier ski. Intermediate skiers can get decent performance out of it but the strong skiers who are willing to push it harder will get better return.

This all new Unleashed 106 is now my favorite Nordica. It’s fast, it’s powerful, it can break loose into playful turns… and it’s got a killer graphic. It’s a complete package and one of my favorite skis from the rest this year.

Groomer.

Short.

Chargey but playful, super responsive. Would rip the groomer, but also float in powder.

All terrain, woods.

Advanced.

Best skis.

Gondola granular.

It felt short for being a 190.

My first impression was that the ski felt quick, light, and very easy to move from turn to turn. It had an intuitive feel right away and made it simple to engage the edges without much effort. While it didn’t feel overly heavy or damp, it still maintained a sense of control that inspired confidence across different speeds and conditions.

I would recommend this ski for all-mountain terrain, including groomed runs, soft snow, and mixed in-bounds conditions. It performs well in these areas because it transitions smoothly between turns and responds quickly to input, which makes it adaptable to changing snow conditions. It offers a good balance of control and maneuverability, allowing it to stay composed while still being easy to steer.

This ski is best suited for intermediate to advanced skiers who want a versatile and responsive option. It works well for skiers who prefer a more active style with frequent turns and adjustments rather than long, high-speed straight lines. The combination of accessibility and control makes it a good fit for someone looking to confidently ski a variety of terrain without feeling overpowered by the ski.

This ski felt approachable yet capable, making it easy to enjoy in a wide range of conditions. It may not have the same damp, planted feel as heavier skis, but it makes up for that with its agility and responsiveness. Overall, it delivers a smooth and controlled experience that feels natural and adaptable throughout the mountain.

Whistler, BC and Loon, NH; skied primarily on a powder day with soft snow conditions, along with some groomed terrain mixed in.

I typically ski something shorter, but this length worked really well for what the ski is designed to do. The 185 cm felt stable and supportive, especially in softer snow, without feeling like too much ski to handle. It still pivoted easily and felt playful despite the added length. I wouldn’t size down, the longer length complements the width and freeride feel of the ski, and I would stick with it.

My first impression was that this ski felt very intuitive and easy to ski right away. It has a playful, loose feel that makes it easy to pivot and adjust, especially in softer snow. At the same time, it still felt stable enough to trust when opening it up a bit. It didn’t feel overly demanding, which made it fun and approachable from the first few runs.

I would recommend this ski for soft snow conditions, including powder, trees, and more playful freeride terrain.

This ski is best suited for upper intermediate to advanced skiers who want a playful, freeride-oriented ski.

This is a really fun ski that feels like it encourages a more relaxed and creative style of skiing. It’s the kind of ski that makes soft snow days feel easy and enjoyable without requiring a lot of effort.

Stowe, Groomer, Firm snow early groomer so soft in spots.

True to size, skied greatin 185 but for my size and skiing preference 190 just felt really confident and a bit more snappy.

Ok so it continues to blow my mind that mid 100 waisted free ride skis can carve and hold and edge so well. It is absolutely amazing and I appreciate carving skis, but these are so playful & carve amazing. I especially enjoyed when skiing them longer in 190cm, it just felt like a bit more snappy and lively and could really power them a bit more. The versatility to be locked into a turn then slide out the turn to scrub speed and maybe jump into different terrain or shorten up the turns is super easy. It also makes this ski so much more playful than others that seem like just hard charging planks.

Every part of the mountain and sure some park kids would love to just have as there freeride ski when not hitting jumps or rails. I would imagine myself skiing this on some early morning fresh groomers on my way to maybe seek out some softer snow in the woods or some non-groomed double fall line terrain. Can pivot, carve, and smear through all the terrain in its path.

Advanced intermediate to expert skiers. I think an advanced intermediate skier in shorter length could appreciate the playful versatility of the ski and anyone else could go to a more true to size fit. This is that freeride ski that if you had to just grab one ski not knowing the day you wouldn’t be disappointed no matter where you find yourself.

Unleash your mind with the graphics...Took two turns to love the ski and two runs to embrace and feel one with the graphics. I am a fan all-round now.