NORDICA Team AM FDT

Junior skis designed for the youngest skiers who are just starting out and need an easy-to-control, forgiving and predictable model to safely master their first turns.

The Nordica Team AM FDT are junior all-mountain skis developed with an emphasis on easy handling and the natural development of proper skiing fundamentals. The soft Composite construction does not require much strength from a child, allowing the skis to respond easily to changes in direction and helping young skiers gradually gain control over their speed, turn shape and stopping. This allows children to focus more on learning proper technique and building confidence rather than struggling with equipment that is too stiff or demanding.

An exceptionally wide range of lengths from 70 to 150 cm makes it possible to choose a suitable version for very small children taking their first steps on snow as well as larger juniors who have already mastered the basics and want to continue developing their skills. The geometry, radius and system plate vary according to length so that the skis better match the needs of young skiers of different sizes and ability levels. The corresponding junior FDT binding is included in the set.

Who are these skis for?

The Nordica Team AM FDT are primarily designed for children and juniors who are learning to ski or consolidating their basic skiing skills. Their main purpose is not maximum sporting performance, but to provide conditions in which a child can naturally learn to turn, control speed and gradually become more confident on the slopes.

The soft, easy-to-handle construction is particularly suitable for young skiers who do not yet have the strength or technique required to properly control stiffer junior performance skis.

The Team AM FDT are ideal for children who:

• are skiing for the first time or have only basic experience
• are learning their first controlled turns
• need easy-to-control and forgiving skis
• are learning to regulate their speed and stop safely
• are gradually progressing from basic skidded turns to more precise ski control
• need a model suited to a child's lower body weight and strength
• want to develop new skills without unnecessarily demanding equipment
• are looking for junior skis and bindings in one complete set

How do the skis perform on the slopes?

Easy handling is at the heart of the Nordica Team AM FDT. The soft Composite construction allows a child to flex the ski and change direction more easily without having to apply excessive pressure.

This is particularly important when learning. A ski that is too stiff can make turn initiation difficult for a small, lightweight skier, whereas the Team AM FDT responds to smaller inputs. This makes it easier for a child to understand the relationship between body movements and the way the skis react.

The shorter lengths also feature very small turn radii. For example, the 70 cm version has a radius of just 3 m, while the 100 cm length has a 6 m radius. The skis therefore naturally support shorter turns that correspond to children's skiing technique and lower speeds. As the length increases, the geometry gradually changes and the longer versions provide a calmer character suited to larger and more experienced juniors.

Key characteristics on the snow:

• very easy handling
• soft and forgiving character
• easy changes of direction
• predictable reactions
• low strength requirements
• easier progression through the first turns
• suitable for learning fundamental skiing technique
• geometry adapted to the individual ski lengths
• gradual progression from very short children's skis to longer junior versions

How to understand the specifications

67–70 mm waist width

The width underfoot varies according to ski length. Versions from 70 to 140 cm have a 67 mm waist, while the longest 150 cm version has a 70 mm waist.

Such a narrow waist is highly practical for children's skis. It reduces the distance the ski needs to travel when moving from one edge to the other, making changes of direction easier for a young skier.

In practice, this provides:

• easy edge-to-edge transitions
• simple changes of direction
• low physical demands
• good control at speeds typical of young skiers
• suitable characteristics for learning fundamental technique
• more natural responses during the first attempts at controlled turns

3–13 m turn radius

The turn radius changes significantly with ski length and progressively increases as the ski gets longer:

• 3 m at 70 cm
• 4 m at 80 cm
• 5 m at 90 cm
• 6 m at 100 cm
• 7 m at 110 cm
• 8 m at 120 cm
• 10 m at 130 cm
• 12 m at 140 cm
• 13 m at 150 cm

The shortest versions therefore change direction very readily and suit the needs of small children skiing at low speeds. As the ski length increases, the radius becomes progressively longer, giving the skis a calmer character appropriate for larger and more experienced juniors.

When choosing the right version, the radius should therefore not be considered in isolation. The primary criterion should be the correct ski length based on the child's height, weight and skiing ability.

Construction

The Nordica Team AM FDT use a Composite construction designed to provide easy handling and low strength requirements for young skiers.

A softer construction is particularly important for a beginner. The ski responds more easily to the load generated by a lightweight child and requires less pressure to initiate a turn than a stiffer performance-oriented model.

The On Piste Profile corresponds to the skis' primary purpose of learning and skiing on groomed slopes.

The construction combines:

• a soft skiing character
• easy handling
• low physical demands
• easy turn initiation
• predictable responses
• good control at lower speeds
• characteristics suitable for learning and technical progression

FDT binding included

The Nordica Team AM FDT are supplied as a complete set with a junior binding. The specific system varies according to ski length and product version.

The manufacturer specifies:

• FDT JR RTL S + RS for lengths 70–110 cm
• FDT JR RTL L + RS for lengths 120–150 cm

The listed plates are:

• FDT JR RTL S for the 110 cm length
• FDT JR RTL L + RS for lengths 120–150 cm

Two binding versions are specified in the technical data:

• JR 4.5 FDT – adjustment range 0.75–4.5
• JR 7.0 FDT – adjustment range 2–7

The exact binding version depends on the ski length and product variant. The manufacturer's product codes list JR 4.5 FDT for the 70–90 cm and 100–140 cm variants, and JR 7.0 FDT for the 110–150 cm variants. This means that some lengths overlap between the two available configurations.

According to the supplied product classification, the set is intended for skiers weighing up to 70 kg. The binding should always be professionally adjusted according to the individual child, their ski boots and the relevant parameters required for the correct release setting.

Technical specifications

• Intended for: Junior
• Ski type: All Mountain / All Round
• Skier type: Sports
• Terrain: Groomed slopes / powder
• Profile: On Piste Profile
• Construction: Composite
• Plate: FDT JR RTL S (110 cm) / FDT JR RTL L (120–150 cm) + RS
• Recommended binding: FDT JR RTL S + RS (70–110 cm) / FDT JR RTL L + RS (120–150 cm)
• Binding included: Yes
• Binding adjustment range: 2–7 EPS (7.0 FDT) / 0.75–4.5 EPS (4.5 FDT)
• Maximum skier weight according to supplied product classification: 70 kg
• Dimensions:
  • 102–67–89 mm (70–90 cm)
  • 104–67–93 mm (100–110 cm)
  • 106–67–95 mm (120–140 cm)
  • 113–70–99 mm (150 cm)
• Turn radius:
  • 3 m (70 cm)
  • 4 m (80 cm)
  • 5 m (90 cm)
  • 6 m (100 cm)
  • 7 m (110 cm)
  • 8 m (120 cm)
  • 10 m (130 cm)
  • 12 m (140 cm)
  • 13 m (150 cm)
• Lengths: 70 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 110 / 120 / 130 / 140 / 150 cm
• Waist width: 67–70 mm depending on length
• Factory Base Bevel: 0.9°
• Factory Side Bevel: 87.5°
• Color: Black / Red
• Manufacturer codes:
  • 0A6735 ME 001 – JR 7.0 FDT (110–150 cm)
  • 0A6736 MF 001 – JR 4.5 FDT (100–140 cm)
  • 0A6737 MF 001 – JR 4.5 FDT (70–90 cm)
• Product code: N26000907

Comparison of the NORDICA Team AM FDT lengths

This model is available in an exceptionally wide range of lengths from 70 to 150 cm. These are not simply identical skis manufactured in different sizes – the geometry and turn radius also change with length so that the characteristics of each version better correspond to the size and needs of the child.

70–90 cm are the shortest versions, with dimensions of 102–67–89 mm and radii of 3–5 m. They are designed for the youngest skiers and their very first experiences on snow.

100–110 cm have dimensions of 104–67–93 mm and radii of 6–7 m. They provide a suitable progression for children who are beginning to master basic changes of direction and are becoming more confident.

120–140 cm have dimensions of 106–67–95 mm and radii of 8–12 m. These lengths are suitable for larger juniors who are continuing to develop their fundamental technique and gradually becoming comfortable with higher speeds and longer turns.

150 cm is the longest version, with dimensions of 113–70–99 mm and a 13 m radius. Compared with the shortest lengths, it features a wider geometry and longer radius suited to a larger junior skier.

The correct ski length should always be selected for the individual child rather than solely according to age. Height, body weight, experience, technical ability and intended use should all be taken into account.

Why choose the NORDICA Team AM FDT?

A child's first skis should make learning easier, not more difficult. The Nordica Team AM FDT are therefore built around simple and predictable handling that allows young skiers to focus on fundamental movements, speed control and proper ski guidance.

The soft Composite construction responds even to the lower forces generated by a lightweight child, while the short radius corresponding to each ski length helps make changes of direction more natural. With lengths ranging from just 70 cm all the way to 150 cm, the Team AM FDT range offers suitable options for both very young children taking their first steps on skis and larger juniors who are continuing to develop their fundamental skills.

Another advantage is the complete FDT system with a junior binding. Parents therefore get a complete ski-and-binding set designed around the requirements of young skiers.

Key benefits:

• junior skis designed for the first skiing experiences
• suitable for learning and developing fundamental technique
• soft and easy-to-control Composite construction
• predictable and forgiving character
• low strength requirements for young skiers
• On Piste Profile
• narrow 67–70 mm waist for easy changes of direction
• 3–13 m turn radius depending on length
• exceptionally wide 70–150 cm length range
• geometry adapted to the individual sizes
• suitable for first turns and continued technical progression
• junior FDT system
• binding included in the set
• JR 4.5 FDT and JR 7.0 FDT versions depending on the specific length and configuration