Nordica Unleashed 120 Review | 2026 Forecast Ski Test @ Red Mountain Resort

NORDICA UNLEASHED 120
Category: Powder
Gender: Unisex
Ability: Expert
Lengths: 180, 190
Length Tested: 180
Dimensions: 148.5/120/137.5 @ 180
Turn Radius: 21.3m @ 180
Weight (Per Ski): 2,020g
Construction: Drift Lock Technology / Carbon / Full Sidewall
Core: Lite Performance Woodcore
MSRP: $899.95
More Info: nordica.com

The Nordica Unleashed 120 might be the greatest ski Nordica has ever produced. Surfy, poppy, and remarkably nimble for its size, the Unleashed is a damn good time for anyone who likes snorkelling in powder. At 180-centimetres long and 120-millimetres underfoot, this ski never once felt like too much to handle. The progressive rocker in the tip and tail allowed me to hop from pillow-to-pillow with ease, or schmear my way down a blank canvas of pow like Picasso in his prime. The Unleashed is also fairly lightweight for a ski of its width, and would make for a great backcountry companion, especially on those deep missions. But what surprised me the most about this ski was its progressive flex and how that translated to a smooth, stable ride, even on some groomed runs. While it’s certainly not a ski for everyone, the Unleashed may just be your new best friend if you’re a true powder hound. —Gavin Andison

About This Reviewer

Name: Gavin Andison
Age: 25 / Height: 5’8” / Weight: 160 lbs
Occupation: Freelance Writer
Years Skiing: 22
Preferred Ski: 180-183cm Length / 106-116mm Width
Location: Red Mountain Resort in Rossland, B.C.
Favourite Place To Ski @ Red: Wherever There’s Pow!