Nordica Steadfast 80 DC

Categories:: Piste | Skis
Season:: 2025

Nordica Steadfast 80 DC review

They say

Nordica brings its acclaimed Double Core technology to the Steadfast 80 DC, promising versatile performance on-piste with the ability to handle light off-piste adventures. With metal and elastomer sandwiched between two cores, the DC delivers stability, power and dampness in one agile package.

We say

For just £50 more than its CA sibling, the DC version is a no-brainer. It takes what we liked about the Steadfast 85 and refines it into a more piste-focussed platform without losing that delightful all-conditions sensibility. With the Double Core construction now adopted across the Nordica range, it’s easy to see why. This ski delivers confident carves on hardpack and remains playful enough for a foray beyond the ropes. Stable, manoeuvrable and quietly punchy, the Steadfast 80 DC is an under-the-radar gem for progressing intermediates and seasoned cruisers alike.

Overview

The Steadfast line is Nordica’s answer to skiers who want a dependable daily driver with a piste bias and enough width to cope with mixed conditions. The 80mm waist makes it slightly wider than a pure carving ski, offering more versatility, while still holding its own on hard snow. With a 15.3m radius at 174cm, it feels easy to arc both short and longer turns. It’s more accessible than Nordica’s Dobermann series but still loaded with enough DNA to make you grin at speed.

Spec performance

The Double Core setup is the headline act here. Rather than a traditional single-layer core, Nordica has layered two thinner wood cores around a sandwich of Titanal and elastomer. This lends the ski excellent torsional rigidity, a damp and composed ride, and a surprisingly lively feel underfoot. The slight tip rocker aids turn initiation and adds some float when the snow gets soft or chopped. At 1,750g per ski (unstated length), it’s not featherlight, but the weight contributes to its composed feel on edge. Construction quality is top drawer—as we’ve come to expect from Nordica.

Skier compatibility

Ideal for strong intermediates through to advanced skiers who want a ski that holds up well on-piste but won’t throw in the towel if they dip into crud, chop or a soft side trail. Its moderate waist and balanced flex make it forgiving enough for skiers refining their technique, yet robust enough to reward confident drivers. Those who ski mostly on groomers but still flirt with the idea of exploring the edge of the piste will find the Steadfast 80 DC to be an encouraging partner.

Nordica Steadfast 80 DC summary

Double Core build delivers excellent edge hold and smooth flex
80mm waist adds off-piste versatility to a piste-first platform
Ideal for strong intermediates to advanced skiers
Slight rocker boosts agility without compromising carve
Calm and composed ride, without dulling the fun

Conclusion

Nordica’s Steadfast 80 DC shows just how effective the Double Core design can be in a piste-biased ski. It’s calm when carving and calm when conditions deteriorate. This is a ski that plays nice at lower speeds but won’t shy away when you step on the gas. Think of it as the piste ski with a wandering eye—just as happy railing corduroy as it is sniffing out a stash of sidecountry slush.

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