Like its brother, the Enforcer 93, the Santa Ana 93 is celebrated for its hard-charging, rip-roaring prowess. Testers equate the ski to a “crazed hungry hippo,” intent to devour any and all conditions in its path. That powerful persona is traced in part to an upgrade in construction for ’17-18: Nordica beefed up the entire Santa Ana line by adding two sheets of metal to equation. Just like old times, though, the ski is built with a lightweight balsa core, making it easily maneuverable. “A blast and a half!” exclaimed one tester. “Poppy and carve-y, I could ride these all day, every day.” Another said, “It’s a fantastic ski that can charge over crud and can wiggle through bumps.”