The Hod Rod Overdrive is very easy to ski in almost any conditions. The shovel has a nice positive entry into the turn while the tail does not punish minor balance errors and will forgive a little extra pressure without “jetting” the ski out from under you.

Model: Nordica Hot Rod Overdrive (2008)
Size(cm) / Radius(m): 170/16
Sidecut: 119-74-104

Manufacturer’s Description of the Nordica Hot Rod Overdrive:

"The Nordica Hot Rod Overdrive skis are built for intermediate skiers looking for a ski to help them progress on the hard pack with ease and feel good about occasionally venturing off-piste. Extremely versatile ski with a 74mm waist, the Nordica Overdrive is a ski that will allow you to become a more advanced skier with not a lot of effort."

Ski-Review’s Verdict:

Another great choice for strong intermediates who crave a little more speed combined with a “go anywhere” feel. Nice glide and the ski follows the terrain well even when its chopped up or crud. Lighter and quicker than the other Hot Rods, the Overdrive is also the most forgiving of the series and being lighter with more sidecut, it’s also the easiest to turn.

One of the most “User friendly” skis in this category, the Overdrive is a nice blend of carving sidecut and cruise-ability, without demanding expert skills and perfect technique (after all, no one wants to think about “technical” when fun is the desired outcome).

Reader Ski Reviews of the Nordica Hot Rod Overdrive (2008)

Nordica Hot Rod Overdrive (2008)
Written by Ski Review Guest on 12/29 at 02:52 AM

Is this a good ski for an advanced intermediate or is it more for a begginer skier. why or why not?

Nordica Hot Rod Overdrive (2008)
Written by Ski Review Guest on 01/07 at 11:51 PM

Good ski. Is nice. Likes to ski on the mountain.

-Tarzan

Nordica Hot Rod Overdrive (2008)
Written by Ski Review Guest on 02/28 at 08:05 AM

love them use them east coast. nice on the conditions ive had them on so far; ice, groomed, some powder. great handling. on ice didnt lose control. ***** (five stars/5)

Nordica Hot Rod Overdrive (2008)
Written by Ski Review Guest on 01/02 at 09:55 AM

I am in Canada and got them from Santa as gift they are great on all terains except on powder for me it is very fast skii and good if you like to charge mountain.Now I am looking for dallbelo boots to match.Sky is the limit.quality and design very good almost like ELAN skiis.
good for super -g and slalom.

Nordica Hot Rod Overdrive (2008)
Written by Ski Review Guest on 02/17 at 03:40 PM

I purchased these skiis in January. I’ve used them @ the WISP resort in Maryland - great ski on packed, granular, groomed, or icy conditions. I also used them in Jan in Colorado - great ski on groomed, powder, and in the bowls. All around fantastic ski. Easy to carve and turn, easy in powder, quick response, and fast. All mountain ski!

Nordica Hot Rod Overdrive (2008)
Written by Ski Review Guest on 11/03 at 10:10 AM

I use Nordica Hotrod 178.
Fast, stable, powerful skis, good for ice and hard
surfaces. I am pleased with them.

Nordica Hot Rod Overdrive (2008)
Written by Ski Review Guest on 02/03 at 03:10 AM

LOVE EM!! I’ve had them for 2 years, and love everything about them, quick, geat for everything from groomed trails to glades to moguls.

Nordica Hot Rod Overdrive (2008)
Written by Ski Review Guest on 03/28 at 07:26 PM

Hey,
Bought them right away after a try in a rental shop (a crazy bargain at 120� !!). Loved them immediately.
They are fast, stable and so easy to ski with.
I’m a french skiing in the south alps of france and that was the last WE of skiing here in france.
I has snowed the whole night and the night before and this morning ... powder ouah ouah ouah !!!
(Nordia Hotrod Overdrive 178 cm - I’m 170 cm tall)
Cheers
Laurent

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