An aggressive ski for the hard charger, the Nordica Helldorado skis’ double sheet of metal enables the ski to truly rail on the hardpack and power down steeps. No one is calling it soft or playful, but our testers loved its stability and ability to blast through crud with ease. Nordica’s camROCK means a lotta rocker in the tip and tail and some camber under foot. The low and blunt nose design also reduces vibration and keeps the edges in contact with the snow. “A perennial beast,” one tester called it. “The metal makes it the most fun ski on the mountain.”