Ski: 2026-2027 Nordica Unleashed 106 CA, 185 cm
Available Lengths: 152, 157, 164, 171, 178, 185 cm
Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 183.7 cm
Stated Weight per Ski (185 cm): 1860 grams
Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski (185 cm): 1880 & 1904 grams
Stated Dimensions: 138.5-106-127.5 mm
Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 139.5-105.5-127 mm
Stated Sidecut Radius (185 cm): 18.7 meters
Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 61.5 mm / 39.5 mm
Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 8.5 mm
Core Materials: poplar + carbon stringers + fiberglass laminate
Base Material: sintered
Factory Recommended Mount Point: -8.7 cm from center / 83.2 cm from tail
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Intro
Today, Nordica announced some new additions to their Unleashed collection of playful freeride skis.
The brand-new Unleashed 106 and Unleashed 106 CA essentially replace the prior Unleashed 108, filling out the middle of the lineup, with five other models covering the narrower and wider widths (Unleashed 90, 98, 98 CA, 114, and 120).
Similar to what Nordica has done with the Unleashed 98 and Unleashed 98 CA, the Unleashed 106 features a single partial layer of metal that runs along the middle of the ski, whereas the Unleashed 106 CA forgoes that metal layer for a lighter and more agile ride.
The new Unleashed 106 and 106 CA can now be found in limited quantities at select Nordica dealers, with a full release expected during the second half of 2026.
We’ve started spending time on the Unleashed 106 CA, and if you’re a BLISTER+ member or have our Digital Access Pass, you can check out our Flash Review for my initial on-snow impressions.
We’re looking forward to logging more laps on this ski in the future, especially now that there’s some snow in the forecast. For the time being, below is more info on the Unleashed 106 CA’s design and specs:
What Nordica says about the Unleashed 106 CA:
“For skiers who prioritize a lighter, more playful feel, the Unleashed 106 CA brings a metal-free construction with added carbon for a responsive, surfy ride. Built around Nordica’s Freeride Flow Shape—an early-rise tip and tail with camber underfoot—this ski encourages effortless pivots, poppy transitions, and creative movement through soft snow, trees, and natural terrain. A lite performance wood core combined with carbon stringers keeps the ski lively and energetic without added weight, making it ideal for skiers who want maximum fun and freedom in every condition.”
Construction
The Unleashed 106 CA features a poplar wood core, carbon stringers, a fiberglass laminate, and a sintered base material. As with many of Nordica’s recent skis, it features their “True Tip” construction, which extends the wood core farther toward the tip of the ski (where many skis feature a heavier synthetic tip insert), with the goal of reducing swing weight.
Shape & Rocker Profile
The Unleashed 106 shape appears very similar to the prior Unleashed 108. However, it looks like Nordica has tapered its tips and tails a bit more, which could lend it a looser / surfier ride. Between its modestly rockered tips and tails (for a freestyle-friendly ski), the 106 is mostly cambered, and it features a slightly more twinned tail design vs. Nordica’s more directional Enforcer 104.
Flex Pattern
Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the Unleashed 106 CA:
Tips: 5.5-6
Shovels: 6-7.5
In Front of Toe Piece: 8-10
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 10-9
Tails: 8.5-7
The very ends of the Unleashed 106 CA’s tips are quite soft, but it stiffens substantially once you get to the cambered portion of the ski, and its back half is a bit stiffer overall than the front. For a freestyle-friendly ski, I’d put the Unleashed 106 CA on the stiffer end of the spectrum.
Mount Point
Similar to the Unleashed 108, the Unleashed 106 has a recommended mount point (about -8.5 cm from true center) that sits roughly in the middle between super freestyle-focused skis and very directional ones.
Weight (and Comparisons)
Our 185 cm Unleashed 106 CA weighs about 1890 grams per ski. That’s pretty light for a ski of this width and length, but there are plenty of comparable skis that come in at similar weights.
For what it’s worth, Nordica’s stated weight for the metal-laminate 185 cm Unleashed 106 is only 40 grams heavier per ski than their weight for the CA version. Their stated weight for the standard Unleashed 106 (1900 g / ski) is a good bit lighter than our measured weight of the prior 186 cm Unleashed 108 (~2087 g / ski).
For reference, here are some of our measured weights (per ski in grams) for some notable skis. As always, keep in mind the length and width differences to try to keep things more apples-to-apples.
1778 & 1792 Liberty Scope 104, 188 cm
1806 & 1884 Head Oblivion 102, 189 cm
1851 & 1868 Folsom Completo 100, 186 cm
1863 & 1872 Atomic Bent 110, 188 cm
1880 & 1904 Nordica Unleashed 106 CA, 185 cm
1886 & 1925 Atomic Bent 100, 186 cm
1891 & 1909 Romp Zorro 100, 183 cm
1893 & 1925 Icelantic Nomad 100, 188 cm
1917 & 1934 Faction Studio 2, 183 cm
1930 & 1939 Majesty Vanguard 108 Ti, 180 cm
1938 & 2003 Nordica Unleashed 98, 186 cm
1945 & 1972 RMU Professor 101, 186 cm
1947 & 2011 4FRNT Devastator, 186 cm
1948 & 1957 RMU Professor 111, 188 cm
1951 & 2003 Dynastar M-Free 100, 185 cm
1956 & 1976 Blizzard Rustler 10, 186 cm
1960 & 1962 Majesty Dirty Bear XL, 186 cm
1970 & 1993 Moment Deathwish 104, 184 cm
1973 & 1997 Völkl Revolt 104, 188 cm
1976 & 2000 Line Pandora 99, 184 cm
1980 & 1995 ON3P Jeffrey 100, 186 cm
1984 & 1986 Rossignol Sender Free 100, 184 cm
1997 & 2001 RMU Apostle 106 Pro, 184 cm (23/24)
1997 & 2001 ZAG Slap 104, 188 cm
1997 & 2004 Moment Countach 104, 182 cm
1999 & 2012 RMU Apostle 106, 184 cm
2010 & 2018 J Skis Vacation, 186 cm
2010 & 2031 Armada ARV 106, 180 cm
2015 & 2043 FullSend Max K 106 (Cambered w/ Swallowtail), 187 cm
2015 & 2170 Armada ARV 106, 188 cm
2022 & 2029 Icelantic Nomad 106, 188 cm
2024 & 2112 Dynastar M-Free 99, 185 cm(21/22–24/25)
2025 & 2090 Line Pandora 106, 183cm
2026 & 2054 Ellis Kanso 106, 186 cm
2040 & 2061 K2 Reckoner 102, 184 cm
2049 & 2053 Whitedot Altum 104, 187 cm
2050 & 2084 K2 Mindbender 106C, 183 cm
2057 & 2061 Fischer Ranger 102, 183 cm
2068 & 2178 Salomon QST 106, 181 cm (22/23–24/25)
2070 & 2103 K2 Reckoner 110, 184 cm
2073 & 2074 Season Nexus, 183 cm
2077 & 2083 FullSend Max K 106 (Rockered version), 187 cm
2077 & 2097 Nordica Unleashed 108, 186 cm
2078 & 2091 Faction Studio 3, 184 cm
2084 & 2123 Moment Countach 104, 188 cm
2090 & 2122 Fischer Nightstick 104, 188 cm
2168 & 2169 ON3P Jeffrey 108, 186 cm
2180 & 2195 DPS Koala 111, 184 cm
2194 & 2208 Line Bacon 108, 184 cm
2196 & 2211 Rossignol Sender Free 110, 184 cm
2256 & 2271 Dynastar M-Free 112, 183 cm
Some Questions / Things We’re Curious About
(1) Nordica is claiming that the new Unleashed 106 shape is a ground-up overhaul, relative to the prior Unleashed 108. So, just how different is this new ski?
(2) We found the metal-laminate Unleashed 108 to provide a combo of suspension and agility that could work for a lot of playful skiers. How will the lighter Unleashed 106 CA compare in these regards?
(3) The Unleashed 106 CA’s twinned tail suggests freestyle capability, but it doesn’t have a super centered mount point. So, do you need to be throwing tricks and skiing switch to enjoy it, or will certain directional skiers also have reason to try this ski?
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Flash Review: 26/27 Nordica Unleashed 106 CA
Nordica claims that their new Unleashed 106 CA is a ground-up update from the existing Unleashed 108. Here’s our take after our first day on this playful all-mountain ski.
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