The Versatility Spectrum: Nordica OMW vs. Atomic Punx, Armada AR7, & Scott Jib TW
So, how does the 181cm OMW stack up in terms of versatility to some other popular, versatile skis that I’ve reviewed? On one side of the spectrum, you have the Atomic Punx, which is a bit more competition-slopestyle oriented. Slightly closer to the center of true versatility is the Armada AR7, which I believe is one of the most capable-at-everything park skis. On the other side of the spectrum is the Scott Jib TW, a more jib-focused ski. And then there’s the OMW, which falls somewhere between the Scott Jib TW and the Armada AR7. I won’t go into more detail here about each of these skis, but check out my reviews of them.
I would choose the Atomic Punx and the Armada AR7 over the OMW for hitting exclusively large jumps, as I found both of those skis to be more stable than the OMW, with the Punx getting the slight edge over the AR7.
For every day cruising and jibbing, the OMW or the Scott Jib TW are more playful and enjoyable to ride than the AR7 or Punx, but I often found that the Jib TW was a bit too soft and forgiving to do much more very effectively than hit mellow park rails. For someone interested in a wider variety of features than just rails on a daily basis, the OMW is probably the better choice.
Bottom Line
The Nordica OMW does a lot of different things well, with few serious shortcomings. It can hold its own on large jumps, while still maintaining a light, playful feel on jibs. And it can also hold a predictable edge on groomers and inbounds steeps if you’re going to be venturing out of the park.
The OMW would make good sense as an east coast, one-ski quiver, or a dedicated park ski for someone who enjoys all different types of park features, as the OMW will handle just about any of them.