The Nomads are incredible. Float with ease through the powder and cut through crud like nobody's business. Great for everywhere on the mountain whether it's up in the powder-filled bowls or down on the hard-packed groomers. This ski will rip through any condition. It is very stiff so lighter riders beware. Despite the stiff flex, however, the ski is poppy and fun once you get used to it. Don't be afraid to take these through the park on your way down. Stomping landings on these bad boys is as easy as walking.

These things rock. Have them out at mammoth mounted with marker dukes. Had them in some windblown pillows of pow and they floated. On hard pack they carved like champs. Great manuverability in chutes, hucks. And rip crud

Cant wait to get these guys on a true pow day

First day on them with 12-18 inches or Cascade crud, spackle, mashed potatoes, whatever: these rode like a dream. Light. Wider than listed - about 112mm under foot. I'm skiing the 181 which is stiffer than the Line Sir Francis Bacons I use for alpine but even more stable and damp. Steeps, trees, andjust fine on packed groomers. Shop techs and patrollers were salivating...

I just got my first day on these bad boys.

I'm about 155 pounds, 5'8. I picked up the 181 length ski, and was a tad worry that I went too long.

Last night we got between 12-21 inches of fresh here in VT. I took these up to Sugarbush, and the snow was peanut butter heavy with a windblown surface.

I was amazed at how well these bulldozed through this stuff. The difference between these and my ZAG Big's is remarkable, These were very easy to get around, but really plowed through the variable snow like nothing I've ever skied. It made the tricky conditions a blast.

I demoed these right after I skied the Volkl Mantra. The Mantra is a fun ski, but these blow them away.

Highly recomended.

Finally got these in a true test situation.

I am in love. Still trying to figure out how to tell my girlfriend about the all the fun, naughty times I've already spent with these dirty little skis.

The PNW has been getting nuked and I spent two days last week at crystal mtn, wa on these bad boys. I am 5 11 about 180lbs and have the 181cm's mounted with marker dukes. They are super floaty and light. Made skiing chest deep pow a breeze with the 105mm underfoot, wide shovel and tail and medium stiff flex that is very forgiving. Blasts variable conditions and hardpack very well but be sure to widen your stance to fully engage the edges while carving. All that width underfoot can create some serious early-season foot fatigue though!

All in all, a fine specimen of a traditional-shape, all mountain ski, though I do prefer my Line Prophet 100's on a non-powder day as they are a bit slimmer in dimensions. Glad Icelantic made the longer skis this season, and if you are like me and was waiting until they did, now is the time to pick up a pair. You will not be sorry.

A word of warning: People are generally confused when they see these skis. Get ready to explain the history of Ghengis Khan, his reign of terror, and how it relates metaphorically to the art of skiing. These make people who buy only K2's every year very uncomfortable and illicit vacant stares of sheer terror in adult women and children under 12.

Just got these literally 22minutes ago, so in lieu of a real "performance" review I thought I should alert the aesthetically inclined buyers that the graphics on these particular skis are quite a bit darker than shown in the photos. They also have an over all skewing towards a red tint. Not a big issue but just something I thought y'all might want to know because you're gearheads and geeks and you know it. Will post my thoughts on performance, like you give a damn, once we get some friggin snow, mang. Thanks again, bc.com. Great processing speed and unrivaled customer service as usual! - jeff