For the ultimate in soft-snow performance with a high-end feel, there’s not a whole lot else out there that competes with the Nordica Santa Ana 110 women’s skis. With a bit of an update for the Santa Ana line as a whole over previous years, the 110 features terrain-specific metal, and that’s really all the rage these days. By utilizing a balsa wood core, Nordica adds a single layer of metal that does the heavy lifting in terms of performance, and while it’s not quite the same as the dual-metal laminate of years past, it does make a lot of sense in this application. While the narrower skis in the line feature a metal laminate that extends closer to the edges, the 110’s is not as substantial, leaving the outer portions of the skis largely unencumbered by that titanal laminate. This results in a more playful personality and is better suited to the intended applications of the ski. Those intentions are that the ski is to be used in softer and fresher and deeper snow. The more the ski is able to flex, the better-suited it is for flotation and smeariness. Skiers of the advanced and expert ilk will love the blend of performance and playfulness, allowing this Santa Ana 110 Free women’s ski to be one of the best choices on the planet for soft-snow skiing.