NORDICA Dobermann SL Race Plate

Junior slalom race skis with Energy 2 Ti construction, a wood core, metal elements and a race-oriented Piston Plate, designed for young racers who need fast edge-to-edge transitions, precise short-turn control and direct response on hard race courses.

The Nordica Dobermann SL Race Plate is a specialized junior race ski developed for slalom. It combines Performance Wood + Metal + Sidewall, Energy 2 Ti construction, a classic race-oriented Full Camber profile and a Piston Plate. The entire construction is focused on precise edge control, rapid changes of direction and efficient power transmission – exactly the characteristics that matter when skiing through a slalom course.

With a length of 151 cm, dimensions of 112.5–65–97.5 mm and a minimum radius of ≥12 m, the ski has a distinctly slalom-oriented character. The narrow 65 mm waist allows rapid transitions from one edge to the other, while Full Camber supports active edge engagement on hard snow. Factory edge preparation of Base 0.6° and Side 86° further confirms that this is not a conventional junior sport ski, but a specialized model intended for race training and slalom competition.

Who are these skis for?

The Nordica Dobermann SL Race Plate is designed for junior racers with very good to race-level technique who train or compete in slalom and need skis capable of responding quickly and precisely to their movements.

According to the supplied product classification, the model is FIS approved for the Junior U21, U18, U16 and U14 categories. When selecting race skis, the specific racing category and the regulations under which the athlete competes should always be taken into account.

These skis are suitable for racers who:

• regularly train slalom
• compete or are preparing for competitive ski racing
• have very good to race-level skiing technique
• prefer short and dynamic turns
• need fast edge-to-edge transitions
• can actively work with pressure and edge angles
• require precise response on hard snow
• are looking for a specialized slalom ski rather than an all-round recreational model

How do the skis perform on the slopes?

The Dobermann SL Race Plate is built primarily for rapid changes of direction. In slalom, the ability to make a short turn is only part of the equation – the racer must also be able to finish one turn quickly, move across the skis and immediately initiate the next.

This is where the combination of the narrow 65 mm waist, minimum ≥12 m radius and Full Camber profile becomes particularly important. A narrow ski requires less lateral movement to transition from one edge to the other, supporting rapid edge changes. At the same time, the 112.5–65–97.5 mm geometry is clearly designed around a short slalom turn.

The Performance Wood + Metal + Sidewall structure combined with Energy 2 Ti creates a race-oriented platform for precise ski control under dynamic loads. The Piston Plate complements the system by providing a race-oriented interface between the ski and binding.

The Dobermann SL Race Plate requires an active skiing style. It is not designed to mask the technical mistakes of a recreational skier. Its strengths become most apparent with precise control, active loading and rapid transitions between consecutive turns.

Key performance characteristics:

• very fast edge-to-edge transitions
• short and dynamic turn character
• precise control on the edges
• direct response to the racer's movements
• efficient power transmission
• rapid changes of direction
• race-oriented Full Camber profile
• solid support under active loading
• designed for hard, prepared race courses
• specialized character for slalom training and racing

How to understand the specifications

Dimensions 112.5–65–97.5 mm

The ski geometry in the 151 cm length is:

• tip: 112.5 mm
• waist: 65 mm
• tail: 97.5 mm

For slalom, the narrow waist is particularly important. At 65 mm underfoot, the ski can transition quickly from one edge to the other, which is essential when linking short slalom turns in rapid succession.

The pronounced difference between the width of the tip, waist and tail also creates a geometry clearly focused on short turns.

Radius ≥12 m

For the 151 cm length, the manufacturer specifies a minimum radius of:

• 151 cm – ≥12 m

The product classification also places the radius in the short 10–14 m category.

A short radius corresponds to the character of a slalom ski. When correctly loaded, it allows the ski to naturally follow a short arc and supports rapid changes of direction between gates.

However, the radius should always be considered as part of the complete ski design. The final behavior is also influenced by the 151 cm length, 65 mm waist, Full Camber profile, construction and the way the racer loads the ski.

Length 151 cm

According to the supplied technical specifications, the model is offered in a 151 cm length.

With race skis, the correct length should not be selected solely according to the skier's height. The racer's age and competition category, physical characteristics, technical level and the regulations of the relevant competition are also important.

For racing use, it is therefore necessary to verify that the length and other specifications meet the requirements of the relevant category.

Full Camber

The Dobermann SL Race Plate uses Full Camber, a classic race-oriented profile without a rocker-focused design.

On a slalom ski, Full Camber is particularly important for active edge engagement. Under load, the ski flexes and allows the racer to use its geometry and dynamics both while controlling the turn and when transitioning into the next one.

In practice, Full Camber supports:

• active use of the effective edge
• precise control on hard snow
• quick response to loading
• solid support throughout the turn
• dynamic transition into the next turn
• a distinctly race-oriented skiing character

Construction

The Nordica Dobermann SL Race Plate uses Energy 2 Ti construction combined with Performance Wood + Metal + Sidewall.

The wood portion of the construction provides the foundation for the ski's flex and dynamic behavior. The metal elements are part of a structure designed for high racing loads, stability and precise response. The Sidewall construction supports direct power transmission toward the edges.

The overall design corresponds to a specialized slalom model, where precision and the ability to respond quickly to changing loads are essential.

The construction combines:

• Performance Wood
• metal elements
• Sidewall construction
• Energy 2 Ti
• Full Camber
• race-oriented response
• precise transmission of skier input toward the edges
• a character focused on short slalom turns

Piston Plate

The skis are equipped with a race-oriented Piston Plate.

The Piston Plate creates the interface between the ski itself and the race binding and supports efficient power transmission into the ski. This is particularly important during rapid sequences of turns, when the racer repeatedly transfers pressure from one ski and edge to the other.

For the racer, the Piston Plate primarily provides:

• more precise power transmission
• a more direct connection between ski and binding
• quick response to changing loads
• support during dynamic slalom skiing
• a race-oriented platform for a suitable binding

Bindings and available configurations

The supplied product classification lists No, Yes under “Including binding.” This means the Dobermann SL Race Plate may be available in different configurations – as skis with the Piston Plate but without bindings, or as a version supplied with an appropriate race binding.

When purchasing, it is therefore important to check the specific product configuration and verify whether the binding is included in the particular offer.

Nordica recommends:

• Comp 16 – code 0C4144 00 001
• Comp 12 – code 0C4146 00 001

The supplied product classification specifies a value of up to 160 kg for the binding. This figure should not be confused with the DIN adjustment range.

The exact DIN adjustment ranges of the recommended bindings are not included in the supplied specifications, so they are not inferred solely from the Comp 12 and Comp 16 model names.

Race edge preparation

Nordica specifies the following factory edge settings for the Dobermann SL Race Plate:

• Factory Ski Angle (Base): 0.6°
• Factory Ski Angle (Side): 86°

This setup corresponds to the ski's race-oriented purpose. The low base-edge angle supports rapid edge engagement, while the 86° side-edge angle is designed for precise edge control on hard snow.

In slalom, where the edges are engaged and released in very quick succession, precise edge preparation is especially important.

A race-oriented edge setup also requires appropriate skiing technique and regular edge maintenance to preserve the desired performance characteristics.

Technical specifications

• Target group: Junior
• Ski type: Slalom
• Skier type: Profi Race / Race
• Terrain: Prepared race course
• FIS approval according to supplied classification: Junior – U21 / U18 / U16 / U14
• Width under binding according to classification: 64–75 mm
• Exact waist width: 65 mm
• Radius category: Short (10–14 m)
• Profile: Full Camber
• Core type: Wood core
• Core: Performance Wood + Metal + Sidewall
• Construction: Energy 2 Ti
• Plate: Piston Plate
• Dimensions: 112.5–65–97.5 mm (151 cm)
• Length: 151 cm
• Radius: ≥12 m (151 cm)
• Weight: 3000 g (151 cm)
• Factory Ski Angle (Base): 0.6°
• Factory Ski Angle (Side): 86°
• Color: Black / Red
• Recommended bindings:
  • Comp 16 – 0C4144 00 001
  • Comp 12 – 0C4146 00 001
• Versions with / without binding: Yes, depending on the specific configuration
• Maximum skier weight according to product classification: 160 kg
• Manufacturer code: 0A661400-001
• Product code: N26000924

Comparison with the NORDICA Dobermann GS Race Plate

The Dobermann SL Race Plate and Dobermann GS Race Plate are junior race models designed for two different racing disciplines. Their construction concept is similar, but their geometry and resulting behavior on snow correspond to completely different types of turns.

The Dobermann SL Race Plate is the slalom specialist. Its 151 cm length, 112.5–65–97.5 mm dimensions and ≥12 m radius create a ski focused on short turns, rapid edge-to-edge transitions and very frequent changes of direction.

The Dobermann GS Race Plate, on the other hand, is designed for giant slalom. It is available in lengths from 173 to 188 cm and, depending on length, offers a radius from ≥21 to ≥25 m. It is therefore focused on significantly longer turns, higher speeds and stable control of the racing line.

According to the supplied technical specifications, both models use:

• Performance Wood + Metal + Sidewall
• Energy 2 Ti
• Full Camber
• Piston Plate

The fundamental difference lies in the discipline and geometry. The SL is designed for short, fast and dynamic turns, while the GS is intended for long, flowing turns and stability at higher speeds.

Why choose the NORDICA Dobermann SL Race Plate?

Slalom requires the ability to make fast and precise changes of direction in minimal time. The ski therefore needs to transition quickly between edges, respond to changing loads and provide the racer with precise control throughout a short turn.

The Dobermann SL Race Plate is designed specifically around these requirements. The narrow 65 mm waist supports rapid edge-to-edge transitions, the ≥12 m radius corresponds to short slalom turns, and Full Camber provides the classic race-oriented character required for active edge control.

Energy 2 Ti construction combined with Performance Wood + Metal + Sidewall creates a race-focused foundation, while the Piston Plate supports precise power transmission between the racer, binding and ski.

The result is a specialized junior slalom model for racers looking for genuine race equipment for training and competition.

Key benefits:

• specialized junior slalom race ski
• FIS approval for junior categories according to the supplied classification
• 151 cm length
• exact dimensions of 112.5–65–97.5 mm
• narrow 65 mm waist for fast edge-to-edge transitions
• minimum radius of ≥12 m
• short and dynamic turn character
• Energy 2 Ti construction
• Performance Wood + Metal + Sidewall
• Full Camber for precise race-oriented edge control
• fast and direct response to changing loads
• race-oriented Piston Plate
• efficient power transmission
• designed for hard, prepared race courses
• factory edge preparation: Base 0.6° / Side 86°
• weight of 3000 g at 151 cm
• recommended Comp 12 and Comp 16 race bindings
• construction focused on slalom training and competition use