Nordica Unleashed 98 Review 2026 | Best Firm Snow Freeride Ski?

Is the 2026 Nordica Unleashed 98 the king of firm snow freeride? While many "playful" freeride and twin tip skis wash out the second they hit ice, the Nordica Unleashed 98 features a unique Terrain-Specific Metal layup that promises to bridge the gap between a park ski and a hard-charging all mountain ski. In this review, I put the Unleashed 98 through its paces this season on everything from groomers to the most challenging steep icy slopes and everything in between. These are my honest thoughts. If you’re deciding between the Salomon QST100 or similar ski and the Unleashed 98, or wondering how the Unleashed 98 performs in a variety of terrain and conditions, or just want to know what size is best then this video is for you! In this review: 0:00 Who I am and Why should you value my opinion 1:03 Sizing, Construction, and Shape 4:30 Carving Performance 6:17 Chop and Crud Performance 7:24 Stability at Speed 8:03 Short Turns On Trail Performance 9:15 Off Trail and Mogul Performance 12:56 Tree Ski Performance 13:48 Soft Snow Performance 14:46 Park Ski Performance 16:05 Salomon QST100 vs Nordica Unleashed 98 18:34 Who is the Unleashed 98 the best choice for? 19:45 Final Thoughts I put a ton of effort into these videos, if you appreciate them please like, subscribe, and leave a comment, it's free and really goes a long way! If you want to go even further giving a "super thanks" is the best way to help support the channel! -Chris Follow me on IG @ChrisHubs Follow me on Strava:   / strava   Get In Touch: [email protected] Affiliate Links: Outdoor Master Referral Link https://outdoormaster.com/?ref=fjsjkk... 1. 15% permanent discount:  ChrisHubbard