Ski: 2013-2014 Icelantic Da’Nollie, 180cm
Dimensions (mm): 118-88-118
Turn Radius: 20 meters
Actual tip to tail length: 177.2 cm
Boots / Bindings: Nordica Supercharger Ignition / Marker Griffon, DIN (10)
Mount Location: Core Center
Test Location: Arapahoe Basin
Days Skied: 2
[Editor’s Note: Our review was conducted on the 11/12 Da’Nollie, which is unchanged for 12/13 and 13/14, except for the graphics.]
You may know Icelantic because of their fresh graphics and unusual designs, like the relatively short Shaman with that enormous shovel.
The 11/12 Icelantic Da’Nollie, however, is nothing revolutionary design-wise as far as park skis go; but it’s just about as good as park skis come.
When I arrived at A-Basin for what would be my first day on the Da’Nollie, I was still recovering from the previous day’s bluegrass festival and end of the year party. Needless to say, I was a little low on energy that first day. My first run on the Da’Nollie, however, snapped me out of my morning stupor, and I quickly learned that the Da’Nollie is a very lively and playful ski. I took a few laps on Black Mountain Express while I waited for the rest of the BLISTER crew to get ready, and I was immediately impressed. I found the Da’Nollie to be very quick from edge to edge, and it felt lively when carving – responding well to my every move.