2022 Nordica Enforcer 100

At this point, what's more to be said about the ski that put Nordica back on the map? The 2022 Nordica Enforcer 100 really just up and changed the game and I don't think we're going to look back. These skis spawned the whole Enforcer line, which is now a brand within a brand. Like the Enforcer build? Now you have 88, 94, 100, 104, 110, and 115 mm widths to choose from, and that's a pretty darn comprehensive quiver. If you just want one, though, you can make a very strong argument for the 100, and you likely won't get a whole lot of disagreement. Built with Nordica's full wood core and two full sheets of metal, these skis are real and strong and ready to rip. The metal is a bit thinner than the laminates that are used in more race-oriented skis, so you do get the freeride flair coming from them, and that's a good thing. Nordica also uses their Carbon Chassis in these 100's, replacing some of the fiberglass laminate with carbon stringers, thus reducing the weight of the glass laminate while stiffening the ski. While the skis are certainly on the heavier side of the spectrum in terms of straight weight, they do have lower swing weights than most due to the True Tip tech which replaces some of the wood in the tips with lighter ABS material. For a ski with two sheets of metal, it's very impressive how quick and agile they are, and we keep coming back to that year after year.

Bob St.Pierre owns a 191 and loves every bit of it. "The sizing is very nice now, as I used to be caught between the 185 and 193, but now with the 191, I'm right in the zone. While I could ski and enjoy the 186, I just really like the Cadillac-like stable and smooth ride of the bigger size." As a result, Bob scored the ski 5's out of 5 for stability, flotation, torsional stiffness, edge grip, versatility, and overall impression. 3's were given for quickness, maneuverability, and forgiveness. "I love these skis in a variety of conditions, but they really stand out when there's a bit of snow. They quite simply blow through anything that gets in their way, allowing for a direct and aggressive line down the hill. I do appreciate them more in wider-open spaces, as I do have the longer size, but it's still impressive how quick and agile they are for their size and weight." Jeffrey Siegel skied the 186 and noted its trueness to size. He states that "The enforcer 100 just rips. I like the core feel of the 100 the best of any of the enforcers. They’re all powerful skis, but I feel like the 100 has that little extra oomph, that little bit of pop that makes a ski really fun. I think it excels as a frontside carving freeride ski. It’s wide enough to be versatile, but not so wide that it becomes a chore to get over on edge. It doesn’t quite fit my surfier off-piste skiing style, but for those skiers that like to work the ski through a turn no matter where they are, it’s one of the best. Definitely an expert ski." Jeffrey's overall impression score was a 5 out of 5, as were those for torsional stiffness, edge hold, and stability.

John McIntosh skied the 179 and noted that it was a good length for him in this ski. He scored the ski mostly 4's, for overall impression, versatility, torsional stiffness, edge hold, stability, and flotation. With a strong all-mountain ski, we're expecting strong all-mountain scores, and the Enforcer 100 delivers in John's experience. "A favorite for years now, the Enforcer 100 has only improved. Definitely an advanced to expert ski. Very stable, but still playful and nimble. Responds best to aggressive skiing." I like the notion that these skis continue to improve and become more refined, as that's really the only way to go. Reuben Jalbert skied the 186 and noted it was just right for him. He gave 4's out of 5 for overall impression, versatility, torsional stiffness, edge hold, quickness, and maneuverability. "The epitome of an East Coast all mountain ski. Stable and powerful, but the tip and tail rocker make them awesome in the bumps and trees. I could envision myself maching turns on a "groomer day", and having a blast on those sleeper, sneaky 4"-6" pow days. Perfect for advanced and experts in the East looking for a daily ski."

We definitely see our testers leaning to the expert side of the spectrum when describing these skis, and I think it does have a lot to do with the weight. They are heavy, but with that heft, you get endless stability and power, and that's something that is best when utilized by expert skiers who are looking to maintain speed and rip down the trails. With a fantastic shape and profile for true all-mountain skiing blended with a freeride personality, the ubiquitous Nordica Enforcer 100 is here for you and all of your versatile expert skiing needs.