The Nordica Enforcer 100 has gained a strong following in recent years for its versatile all-mountain performance. The Enforcer 100 uses a poplar and beech wood core, two .4 mm thick sheets of titanal, and carbon fiber all sandwiched together in a rocker/camber/rocker shape with vertical sidewalls. It has a distinct blunt shape on both the tip and tail, gives the ski a nice catch-free feel. The Enforcer 100 is relatively forgiving among skis that use two sheets of metal, but it’s a high performing all mountain ski at its heart. It’s quite stable, holds an edge really well on firm snow, floats well in soft snow, and maneuvers impressively well considering it’s a fairly hefty ski. As always, we were excited to put it on the feet of our testers.
Troy Dehm tested the 177 cm length and gave it very high scores across the board. The only scores that weren’t 5 out of 5 were for stability and playfulness, which both still came in at a solid 4 out of 5. Troy described it as a “great all mountain ski. Lots of fun in powder and crud. Float is fantastic and you don’t have to worry about much being in the way. Intermediates to experts would love this ski.” Troy is touching on the idea that the Enforcer 100 is a relatively approachable ski considering its performance. We wouldn’t recommend it to beginners or timid intermediates, and do think it requires a certain level of technique and ability to get the most out of it, but it is relatively user-friendly among skis that use this much metal. Troy continued his feedback by saying it has “solid edge hold at high speeds and a playful, variable radius at slower speeds.”
Danielle Nichols has made it clear over the past few seasons that the Nordica Enforcer is her favorite collection of skis, and she definitely loves skiing the 100. “Bam, bam, bam! Still my favorite all time ski ever!!!” Yes, that’s three exclamation marks, and yes, that’s extremely high praise from Danielle. She spent a lot of time this past season on the Enforcer 110 in the 169 cm length, although tested the 177 cm Enforcer 100. “Love the 100 at the longer length. This was great for the conditions (variable and softer towards the end of the day) and perhaps a little more versatile (than my 110).” Danielle gave the Enforcer 100 5 out of 5 for every category for the second year in a row!
Hans von Briesen really felt the versatility of the Enforcer 100 while testing the 185 cm length. He found it had an interesting, fun mix of performance characteristics. “Edge to edge it is quick and nimble, although the flex is slower and damp.” That’s a good way of thinking about the performance of the Enforcer 100. Its shape gives it a relatively quick, agile feel, while the two sheets of metal smooth out the flex and give it noticeable vibration damping. Hans thought it was “great for going fast in lighter and variable snow,” and we totally agree.
Jeff Neagle also tested the 185 cm length and dubbed the Enforcer 100 “one of my favorite directional all mountain skis.” Jeff’s scores for the Enforcer 100 didn’t go lower than 4, with stability, torsional stiffness, versatility, and overall impression all achieving that 5 out of 5 rating. According to Jeff, “it does just about anything you ask it to. Such an impressive blend of power, stability, and forgiveness. Not exceptionally easy to ski, but very approachable among skis with two sheets of metal. It’s a Swiss Army Knife for an expert, but could also work for advanced intermediates.”
There’s no doubt about it; the Enforcer 100 will continue to be one of the most popular all mountain skis for the 2019 ski season. It’s a very satisfying all mountain ski that checks off a lot of boxes for a lot of different types of skiers, which is certainly one of the reasons why it has gained such a strong following. Damp, powerful, versatile, maneuverable: there are a lot of different adjectives that can be used to describe a Nordica Enforcer 100.
Can you compare the the Enforcer 100 to: 4FRNT MSP 99 and K2 Mindbender 99? If the Enforcer 100 is the benchmark, who are these other skis for and were do they fit in?
Hi Kurt!
The dual metal laminate is what sets the Enforcer apart from the other models. The nice thing about it though is that the metal is thinner than that used in race skis so it’s a bit more approachable for more skiers. The other skis are similarly shaped and rockered, but constructed so that more skiers can enjoy them. The softer the ski, the more playful the character, so there’s something for everyone out there, regardless of your level of aggressiveness. Hope that helps!
SE
How would you compare the Nordica Enforcer 100 to the Soul 7 or Sky 7. Or do you have any other skis that out preform these skis that might fit what i am looking for.
I am looking for powder ski that i could use sometimes on groomers. I would classify myself as an advanced male skier.
Hi Peter!
The Enforcer will be your stronger performer out of the three by a good margin. The Soul and Sky are great, but they’re a bit softer and do not have metal, so they don’t hold up as well at speed or on harder snow. That said, if you spend most of your time on soft and fresh snow, the Soul 7 is a great ski with a nice, wide shovel and waist. Have fun!
SE
How would you date the Enforcer 100 bs the blizzard bonafide?
Hi Pete!
The Bonafide is more of a wider carving ski versus the Enforcer 100 which has more of a freeride mentality. The Enforcer is more versatile in my opinion, but if you’re an aggressive on-trail skier looking for a big carving ski, the Bonafide is a pretty sweet ride! Have fun!
SE
How does the Enforcer 100 compare to the Rustler 10? I am looking for one ski to do everything with some backcountry sprinkled in. I am thinking of mounting my Marker Barons on whatever I get. Is this going to impact the performance over downhill bindings?
Hi Eric!
The Enforcer is the stronger performer of the two in terms of an all-mountain ski. The Rustler has better soft snow performance and is more playful and maneuverable, so I’d peg that one as the better bet for backcountry skiing. You will notice that the Baron is not only heavier than a standard alpine binding, but the stand height is higher as well which is great for on-trail performance, but takes away from soft-snow abilities. Hope that helps!
SE
I have been skiing on Head MoJo MadTrix for the last too many years and love them. They have great dampening and i never have to worrry about chatter. Yes, they are old (2003) but they rip through trees, on steeps, bumps, groomers, and not too deep powder. Unfortunately, i bent one and they will be retiring. How would you compare the enforcer 93, 100 to the fun of the mad trix mojos?
Hi Andrew!
You probably won’t get the same playfulness out of the Enforcer series, but if you’re looking for more stability and higher performance, the Enforcers are great skis. Have you checked out the Nordica Soul Rider 97 or the Volkl Revolt 95? They’re more similar in fun to the MadTrix, and I love the snappy performance of the Soul Rider. Hope that helps!
SE
I am currently skiing the K2 Amp Rictor 82xti in 170cm. I am looking for more capability in soft snow, but still an all mountain ski. I am a pretty strong advanced skier but get intimidated in powder deeper than about 3 inches and want to improve. I am about 5’8″ to 5’9″ and 164 pounds. What length would you suggest if I were to ski the 2019 Nordica Enforcer 100?
Hi J.C.!
I’d say the 169 would be a good place to start. The 177 is a decent jump, and the skis are pretty darn stable, so unless you’re skiing super-aggressively and fast, I’d recommend the 169. Have fun!
SE
Love these reviews! I’m an east coast transplant now living in Seattle, looking to transistion from my 177cm Line Prophet 90s to something a bit more oriented to the softer snow out here. I’m between the Enforcer 100 and K2 Pinnacle Ti 105. I love my Prophet 90s but don’t love their lack of stability at speed and I’ve definitely found their top end quite a few times. I’m 6’ and roughly 220, high intermediate–low advanced exploring all the big mountains out here in the PNW. Leaning towards the K2s mainly for the width knowing I can break out the Prophet 90s if it’s a groomer day. Will likely size up to 185 in either. Any thoughts? Thanks!
HI John!
I personally went from having an Enforcer 100 as my every day ski to having the Pinnacle 105 as my snow day ski and a Nordica Soul Rider 87 as my daily. I love how the Pinnacle handles the soft and fresh snow, but I’m not wild about it without fresh. If you need one pair, I’d go with the Enforcer, but if you can supplement the 105 with the Line, I’d go that route. Have fun!
SE
Hi SE and thank you for a great site and great reviews. I had decided to go for the Enforcer 100, the only question left is length. I’m an expert skier, powerful and aggressive down the fall line in all conditions with relatively quick turns. Of course prefer skiing soft snow, but I don’t have a problem skiing moguls, choppy etc. I’m 6’15 and about 205 pounds athletic and strong. I mainly ski in Europe and spent much of my twenties as a ski-bum in the french alps. I’m now 37 and live a different life with kids, desk job and so on. Not as strong as I used to be, not as many ski days but still relatively strong and with good technique.
The skis I will replace are:
1) Dynastar Pro Legend XXL (194) that I used to ski when living in the alps. I used to be able to control then and throw (relatively) quick turns, but now I feel they are riding me down the mountain and all I can do is to ride along. Way to much of tanks for my current strength and not playful at all.
2) Scott Crusade (189) from 2010. A pair of skis I’ve enjoyed alot the last few years. Relatively stable at high speeds, yet playful with a short radius (16m@189). Ok float when soft, but I’d like more. I want something closer to this than to the XXL.
So, for my size, ability, and aggressive style, would you recommend the 193 or thee 185? I’m leaning towards the 193 for stability and float, especially since I’ve read they run a bit short, but maybe should consider the 185? Should I be more concerned about the lack of quickness in the 193 or the lack of stability in the 185? I will compare to Scott Crusade with 90 under foot with a 16m radius
Hi Toby!
I’m your height and about 215 and I skied the Enforcer 100 in the 193 for about two and a half years. Most days it was fine, but looking back on it now, I wish I had gone with the 185. It’s a very stable ski, and from time to time I wish I had more maneuverability (and less heft). But yes, you will get better stability and float out of the 193, so if that’s your end-goal, then you should be fine. Hope that helps!
SE
Hi,
I am an intermediate to advanced skier on slopes. Willing to broaden my abilities, I am considering taking an all-moutain ski that would fit the bill for me: really manoeuvrable on groomed slopes (carving, small and wide turns), and decent off slopes, where I am mostly à beginner.
I saw for e.g. that Rossignol Experience 94 Ti is a pretty solid all moutain ski. How does that enforcer 100 compare to the Rossignol ?
I indeed found the Enforcer with a pretty good price.
– Would 100mm be too wide for me ? Are the Rossignol more manoeuvrable with their 95mm width ?
– I am 1.75m tall and 73kg. Which one to pick between 169 and 177 ?
–Is there other alternatives ?
Thank you very much !
Hi John!
I think you’ll get better performance for your ability with the Experience 94–the Enforcer 100 is a pretty burly ski and may inhibit your off-trail improvement. The E94 is more manageable, but still quite impressive on-trail. Also, the K2 Pinnacle 95 is a great choice as is the Liberty Origin 96. I think the 169 range is more appropriate. Hope that helps!
SE
Hi,
I am looking at the enforcer 93 and 100 for a 5’9”, 160lb guy. He skis more groomers at an advanced level, but would like to go off piste more. He mainly skis Tahoe, Colorado, west coast, but will probably try to make it to Japan next season. What would you recommend? Also, is there another good option in another brand that is comparable? Thanks!
Hi Cat!
The 100 is still an awesome groomer ski, so that combined with your locale and your Japan option make me think the 100 is the way to go. All brands make a comparable(ish) ski, check out the Blizzard Bonafide and the Volkl M5 Mantra as well, but that Enforcer 100 is pretty sweet. Hope that helps!
SE
Hi, I’m debating between the Enforcer 93 and 100 for a 5’9” 160lb guy. He skis mostly Tahoe, Colorado, and West Coast, and mostly groomers (70%) but likes some back country skiing (30%). He’s an advanced skier, and skis moderately aggressively. Also, what length would be good? Current length of his old skis is about 175cm. What would be some comparable competitors to either the Enforcers? Thanks so much!
Hi Cat!
On the stiffer side, the Blizzard Bonafide is a bit more demanding than the Enforcer 100, but has a stronger on-trail personality. For a 98 mm underfoot ski, it’s pretty accomplished on the groomers. The Volkl Mantra M5 sits right in the middle at 96 mm wide, and offers a great blend of performance both on and off-trail. I’d say the Enforcer 93 is the best of the three in terms of on-trail stuff while the 100 is the best for backcountry. If he’s comfortable on the 175, I’d say the 177 is the right length for the Mantra and the 173 for the Bonafide. Have fun!
SE
Hi, I’m 6’1″ and weigh 192 lbs. & am 62 years old. I’m an aggressive skier and love high speed cruising. My current skis are Nordica Hell & Backs and they rip pretty good. I’m looking at the Nordica Enforcer 100’s and the Blizzard Bonifide’s. Would I be happy with either? II consider myself an advanced skier and have been skiing for 42 years. I’m looking at the 180’s or 177’s. I ski in Idaho & Mt. Spokane/Eastern WA.
Hi Bruce!
I loved the Hell and Backs! The Enforcer is a different animal, with two sheets of metal, but still that same snappy and quick feeling. The Bonafide is a bit stiffer and heavier-feeling, but a really strong performer nonetheless. Both are fantastic for high-speed cruising, with the Enforcer being a bit better for freeride/all-mountain versatility. The Bonafide is a more competent carver, but they’re both pretty sweet. I’d say you’re right on with the lengths. Have fun!
SE
Hi SE,
I’m looking at 3 skis 1) Enforcer 100 (193cm) 2) Head Kore 99 (189cm) 3) K2 Pinnacle 105 (191cm).
I’m 51 years old, former racer of 7 years on Squaw Valley ski team in the 80’s. I ski super fast groomers, hit 77 mph on a demo pair of Kastle MX 89 (188cm) demo’s this year at Mammoth. I also enjoy skiing powder and the steeps, no moguls. I lean toward longer skis (raced downhill on 225cm) 35 years ago.
Im trying to get some skis that can do everything, but will be very stable on the hard pack going fast. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.I’ve never skied anything wider then the Blizzard Bonafide’s demo this past winter. I’m an expert skier, just trying to see how wide and long I should go.
Thanks- David
Hi David!
Of those three, the Enforcer is the one that stands out to me. The Kore is probably too light and the K2 has long tip rocker that is great for fresh snow, but not that awesome on hard pack. The Enforcer has the best mix of stability, flotation, and performance for sure. I skied it in the 193 for about three years and loved it. If you’re worried about width, the Enforcer 93 is worth a look. Same build and profile, just 7 mm narrower overall. Still comes in 193. Hope that helps!
SE
Hello!
What are the main differences between this and the Salomon QST 99? I’m having a very tough time deciding between the two. I probably ski about 50% on-piste, 50% off-piste. Really want a versatile, all mountain ski that does well in trees and off-piste, but still rips on-piste!
Hi Luke!
If you’re leaning towards the “ripping on-piste” side of things, then I’d go with the Enforcer. It has two sheets of metal that do a fantastic job with both edge grip and vibration damping. The QST is a great ski, but uses other materials such as carbon, basalt, and flax in order to generate power, and while that’s great for the ski’s overall feel and versatility, it’s just not as effective as the build of the Enforcer when it comes to on-piste carving. I’d prefer the QST in fresh snow and crud, but the Enforcer is still right up there. Hope that helps!
SE
Hi, I am also looking for a ski size recommendation. Looking for a 1 ski quiver and find the E100’s very interesting. I can get a good deal on a pair of 193’s locally. I wonder if they are the right size for me as they are the longest of the bunch. I would say I am an advanced to expert skier that’s 6’3 at 250 lbs with some power. Like to ski moguls as well as groomer with some slight preference to short skidded turns.
Kind regards,
Nick
Hi Nick!
I skied the 193 Enforcer 100 for a couple of years and loved it. I’m 6/2 220, and found it a bit long from time to time, but overall, I had a positive experience with that length. Your size warrants the 193, so I would go ahead and fire it up!
SE