The Enforcer series from Nordica is a true brand within a brand.
All of the iterations, from 88 to 115 have a similar genetic make-up and correspondingly behave in a similar way. If you had to pick from the line-up, one ski that all the others have been based off of, it would have to be the Enforcer 100.
This is the flagship and in my opinion the best ski made by Nordica.
The Enforcer 100 is what we classify as an all-mountain wide ski and like with all our reviews will receive a score out of 100, reflective of the performance of the ski as an all-mountain wide ski.
Overall Rating
Skis: Nordica Enforcer 100
Price: $799
Style: All-Mountain Wide
Manufacturer’s Flex Rating: Not stated
SKI Profiles’ Flex Feel: Stiff (Tip: 8 | Waist: 10 | Tail: 9)
Rating Score: 87.8/100
Who Does the Enforcer 100 Suit Best?
The new Enforcer 100 comes with a handful of construction ‘refinements’ in order, so Nordica say, to make the ski slightly more forgiving and accessible.
The 100 has Nordica’s True Tip tech which is an extension of the Micro Block wood core into the extremities of the ski, replacing the plastic ABS sidewall, reducing swing weight. They have also added a carbon chassis to the fiberglass lay-up, giving extra torsional strength and supposedly lightening-up the ski.
It almost goes without saying that it still has two sheets of metal, of course.
Nordica now offer five length options so that the skier can more finely choose which ski length is right for them. As explained in my Enforcer 94 review, the different lengths have length-specific design variations making shorter lengths more suited to smaller, lighter riders, and vice versa for longer lengths. The core thickness (and stiffness) and the rocker profiles differ slightly making the different lengths more personalized to the type of skier who is going to be riding them.
The Enforcer 100 is a hard-charging, smash around everywhere kind of ski which leads the field for the 100mm double-metal plate category. Previously it has been the reserve of advanced to expert level skiers who want to charge in any conditions. Have Nordica’s accessibility changes taken away any of the 100’s power?
Enforcer 100 Specs and Sizing
Specs at a Glance
Style: | All-Mountain |
Price: | $799 |
Ability Level: | Advanced to Expert |
Flex: | Not stated |
Shape: | Partial Twin Tip |
Camber Type: | Tip and Tail Rocker |
Taper: | 13mm |
Sizing
Length (cm) | Tip Width (mm) | Waist (mm) | Tail Width (mm) |
---|---|---|---|
165 | 131 | 100 | 118 |
172 | 132 | 100 | 120 |
179 | 132.5 | 100 | 120.5 |
186 | 133 | 100 | 121 |
191 | 133.5 | 100 | 121.5 |
DEMO INFO
Skis Tested: Nordica Enforcer 100, 2021, 186cm, 100mm
Date: Jan- Feb 2021
Conditions: January saw hard, fast groomers and sunshine for the whole month, in February we got some fresh snow.
Skier Weight: 165lb (75kg)
Skier Height: 6'1" (185cm)
Boots Used: Dalbello Il Moro
Bindings Used: Marker Griffon Demo
DETAILS
Feel
This still feels like the Enforcer 100 of old; powerful, burly and dangerously confidence-inducing. I feel like they are begging me to challenge myself and see if I can hammer down everything the day throws at me.
Flex
The 100 is pretty stiff but that’s not a surprise, looking at its construction. If you want to make a ski that can charge over anything, you want it to be stiff. The new 100 does feel ever so slightly stiffer in the tails compared to the previous version giving you buckets full of power on the exit of your turn.
Tip: 8
Underfoot: 10
Tail: 9
Edge-Hold
This has to be one of the best 100mm skis out there for edge hold. It will be out-performed by skis that are narrower because you cannot quite get the same pressure through that outside edge but two layers of metal do go quite a long way.
Weight Feel
The main construction changes of the new 100, apart from making the ski slightly more forgiving, seem to be to make the ski feel lighter. I found that they have done exactly this. The ski felt noticeably more nimble and the swing weight felt as though it had been reduced, making it easy to pivot this ski on a short turn.
However, on the scales they do actually come up heavier than the previous year, and the rest of the field. Go figure!?
Playful or Aggressive?
You do not call a ski “The Enforcer” if it’s a playful, cruisy ski. Just the same as you would probably not call a Bichon Frise “Brutus” (unless ironically of course). Bad dog analogies aside, the Enforcer 100 likes to be driven hard and rewards you most when doing so.
Powder
The new, noticeably lighter tips floated well in the soft stuff and for an 100mm ski I felt they gave me above class buoyancy. They have that recognisable Enforcer smooth rocker shape at the tip and a relatively low widest point of the ski with gentle taper towards the tip, all helping you stay on the surface.
Carving
The 100 makes some really nice rounded turn shapes and tends to leave deep trenches in any groomer behind you. The slightly stiffer tail gives you even more to push against than previous years and can really fire you out of the end part of your turn. It is an exciting ski to carve.
Ease of Turns
Despite the stiffer tail, the new 100 is definitely easier to get into a turn, which was one of the negatives about the previous versions. At slower speeds, for a more intermediate skier this is a better ski than before. It is now much easier to form different turn shapes with this one too.
Speed
Extremely stable at high speeds thanks to the metal and, as I said at the top, they instill confidence wherever you go, daring me to take them faster and faster.
Jumps
The lighter feel of the new 100 makes them more versatile in this aspect and I felt like they were less cumbersome in the air. That being said they are still relatively heavy and prefer to be glued to the ground going fast.
Uneven Terrain
I think this is one of the best tools out there in uneven terrain. They are like a hot knife through butter when it comes to chop and variable. They just cruise over everything and make you look at the mountain in a slightly different way to other skis.
You feel as though there is nothing they can not handle. I found myself charging over terrain I would normally avoid.
Moguls
For their size and power they actually feel impressively nimble and maneuverable. I am putting this down to the lighter tips but considering their prowess elsewhere on the mountain they handle bumps well.
Trees
Similar surprises here; they are easier to pivot than last year's model and for their size do not feel unwieldy. Despite actually being heavier, Nordica have made them feel lighter, making them more versatile and therefore better in the trees.
Switch
With a small amount of tail rocker you can ski this ski switch. However, really, the rocker is just for float and ease of pivoting the ski.
SCORE BREAKDOWN
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
---|---|---|
POWDER | 4.0 | 16/20 |
SPEED | 5.0 | 20/20 |
CARVING | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
TREES | 3.0 | 6/10 |
MOGULS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
JUMPS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
SWITCH | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
TOTAL SCORE | 87.8/100 |
Summary
Have Nordica taken anything away from the old Enforcer 100 that so many of us have loved for so long in order to make it more accessible to the masses? In my opinion, no.
I have loved riding the Enforcer for years and was happy to find all those brilliant characteristics in the new Enforcers too. I also think a first-time Enforcer rider will be able to understand what all the hype has been about these past years and maybe the changes have opened that door to more skiers.
If you want a ski that will crush, destroy and smash anything you can throw at it, look no further.
MORE INFO AND WHERE TO BUY ONLINE
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