Nordica Patron - 2012

Nordica's previous fat skis used to be pretty stiff, hard charging affairs. The new Patron is focused towards a more surfy feel with a rocker tip and tail and traditional camber underfoot. It feels perfectly set up for riding any off piste conditions. The soft rockered front end handles really well and helps get the start of the turn in action. It feels very safe at speed, easily ripping up crusty or wind affected snow. The binding placement can feel a bit too forward for some skiers, but this is a classic example of the new wave of surfing powder skis.