Nordica Hot Rod Afterburner XBS (2007)

Had a chance to demo this ski in Alta and Copper, during the last 3 weeks. 
Trenedous edge hold, excellent in the powder and crud, and very stable at high speeds. Found it similar to the AC4, but quicker edge to edge.

Did demo on these in Vermont.... the mountain had poweder on top, crud in the middle and ice at the base. These held all three conditions awesomely!!!!!

Had a chance to demo these in the midwest prior to several week trips out west (CO, UT). Phenomenal edge hold in typical midwest packed ice, better than anticipated, and not as difficult to get on edge as anticipated - nearly as good as K2 apache X (68 mm waist). In the powder out west was able to handle all conditions well from soft to groomed. Am now a happy owner.

I have had these skis for a year and absolutely love them. Great in all conditions. Cant find a better pair of skis for the price

i ordered mine today...cant wait to try these. currently ski the dynastar omecarve 10....curious how different these will feel.

Got these (last year's) skis at beginning of '07-'08 Season. As a Vail Ski instuctor of 18 years, I would rate these skis as phenominally all-round: great carving, good float in powder. Best in my quiver of 4 skis. After a season of use, they were stolen, and I am desperately trying to replace them.

Tried out four diff demo skis: Afterburners, Volkl AC30s, Fischer Wateas, and K2 Xplorers. LOVED the Afterburners - I mostly ski fast on blues and groomed blacks, the these hold a wicked edge. They were nimble and solid at speed, busted through chunked up snow, and...they're on the way to my house :^D