A versatile freeride ski that’s designed to handle groomed runs with ease and rip off-piste on a powder day.
We found long, fast turns on hard packed pistes worked well, but they were a little damp on the shorter turns compared to other skis in this category. Off-piste in the variable conditions that we tested them in, they handled well, although again weren’t quite as lively as some of the other models we tested.
They are a good solid performer without being spectacular and would suit a strong expert skier who’s perhaps larger than average in size – this is where they would come into their own.
The El Capo is a strong, tough ski that will take the weight of a larger skier and provide stability and strength. Lighter skiers might just feel that they don’t respond well enough.
Nordica El Capo 2014
We found the El Capo slightly hard to handle during our 2013 on snow ski test, but it would suit a strong and athletic freeride skier who wants a tough ski to blast through all types of snow.
- Details
- Written by: Rob Stewart
- Last Updated: 05 Sep 2014
Level
Advanced, Expert, Pro
Terrain
Freeride
Best for
Strong skiers who like speed both on and off-piste. The Nordica El Capo likes to blast through the toughest snow conditions and is an uncompromising freeride ski.
Price
£470.00
lengths
169,177, 185, 193
Type
Ski
Off-pisteLow speedOn-pisteHigh speedOverall Score
