The 2020 Nordica Navigator 80 skis are a perfect choice for skiers who are looking to carve up the front-side of the mountain and leave nothing but beautiful arcs in their wake. Most skis at this width are either integrated systems or beginner skis, but the Navigator 80 fills a nice role in a narrower carving ski that can rip some serious turns. It's one of the quickest skis on the market today, and Nordica has put in a great blend of technologies and construction techniques from other skis that make it perform strongly when asked. Nordica has done a fantastic job borrowing the tip shape from the Enforcer series and the tail style from the Dobermann race line. In this light, the skis have a freeride-inspired nose and a race-like tail. When starting the turn, you'll notice that the tips of the skis begin the turn easily and naturally. When you're engaged in the turn, you'll feel the tail bring you right around. Skiers with good balance will especially appreciate this style, as the tail definitely prefers to be engaged. That's not to say you can't skid or smear turns with these skis, but they certainly have an affinity for a cleanly carved turn. Featuring Nordica's Energy Ti Hex-Bridge core, the skis have a metal laminate with geometrically cut out shapes for weight reduction. You still get the damping and stiffness from that metal, but it's not nearly as bulky of a feeling. Quick carvers will love the Nordica Navigator 80 skis.