Nordica Santa Ana 80 S Kids ' vs Nordica Unleashed 98
Skis comparison — 2024-2025 season
How they compare
Both target all mountain terrain, while the Nordica Unleashed 98 leans more freeride. The Nordica Santa Ana 80 S Kids ' uses a flat shape while the Nordica Unleashed 98 is twin tip. Both feature hybrid (rocker/camber) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile. At $399.99 vs $699.99 MSRP, the Nordica Santa Ana 80 S Kids ' is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
Nordica Santa Ana 80 S Kids '
7
Nordica Unleashed 98
7
Powder
Nordica Santa Ana 80 S Kids '
5
Nordica Unleashed 98
5
Freestyle
Nordica Santa Ana 80 S Kids '
5
Nordica Unleashed 98
6
Freeride
Nordica Santa Ana 80 S Kids '
6
Nordica Unleashed 98
5
Stiffness
Nordica Santa Ana 80 S Kids 'N/A
Nordica Unleashed 98N/A
Versatility
Nordica Santa Ana 80 S Kids '
7
Nordica Unleashed 98
8
Nordica Santa Ana 80 S Kids '
Nordica Unleashed 98
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
Shapeflat
ShapeTwin Tip
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelAdvanced
MSRP$399.99
MSRP$699.99
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
Not available for this model
174 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
Camber Profile
Used market
What to inspect and what not to confuse when buying used. Not on-snow reviews.
Nordica Unleashed 98
Nordica’s mid-fat Unleashed. Used 98s are uncommon and get mixed with Unleashed 90 or 108 listings. CA, Ice, or women’s 98 W versions are different skis — confirm the topsheet and price the bases as a pair.