Crafted for advanced skiers who like to take on any run on the mountain in varied snow conditions, the Nordica Hot Rod Nitrous ski has a 78-mm. waist and aggressive sidecut for exceptional carving performance with plenty of crud-busting potential. It's a toned-down cousin to the expert-oriented Hot Rod Jet Fuel, but the narrower waist gives the Hot Rod Nitrous a bit easier turn initiation and a tighter turn radius. It's an ideal combo for skiers who like to rip through the tree line long after the powder hounds have packed down the freshies. Like the Hot Rod Jet Fuel, the Nordica Hot Rod Nitrous ski features a XBS (X Balance System) binding interface that transmits consistent pressure from your boots to the ski edges for improved stability, balance and control. Extra heel pressure from the back of the ski is transferred through the XBS interface to the area in front of the binding, redistributing your skiing power unlike anything else available on the market. The Hot Rod Nitrous also has a lively wood core with Nordica's 2V Active CA construction, a closed power train chassis specifically designed for fast and aggressive skiing. This is a practical performance balance that floats well in soft snow while still giving you the flex essential for groomed runs and hardpack conditions. Beneath everything is a lively wood core that rebounds easily from every tight turn with predictable ease and power. If you're looking for fun that goes fast, especially on hardpack or groomed runs, the Hot Rod Nitrous takes you there in record time.