About 8 years ago I bought my first wider 'powder' ski - a Nordica Vagabond. I went with a little shorter length (177) and a wood core with no metal to have a quick and maneuverable ski for east coast trees. They are 107 under feet. At the time Nordica made a version with metal called the El Capo that was also a choice. I used the Vagabonds a few times per season and intially they were excellent in all kinds of 3D snow. However, by year 3, it was obvious they were wearing out pretty quickly.
Last Dec 16, during a decent 12-20 inch heavy wet snow in VT, the Vagabonds were useless. They have less than 25 days. Yuk.
I might have overreacted - but here are my new 'powder' boards. I got them last March during the end of season sale.
Freeride ski great in all conditions
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