The 2027 Nordica Enforcer 89 with Salomon Strive 14 GW Bindings returns with a fresh new topsheet over the same reliable construction. Beech and poplar wood paired with double titanal and a Pulse Core elastomer strip put this ski firmly at the high-performance carving end of the all-mountain spectrum without straying into pure race-ski territory. We paired the Enforcer 89 with the Strive 14 because of this binding’s well known reputation for safety, reliability, and ease of use. Featuring an LDN toe piece that optimizes contact and response, these bindings integrate seamlessly with boots and skis, allowing for a natural flex and balanced stance, making them the perfect choice to pair with this ski.

Why we like it:

This is one of those skis that makes a strong skier feel like a better skier. Lay it on edge and it grips with race-bred authority; pull it back and it transitions cleanly without complaint. The narrower waist gives it an agility the wider Enforcers cannot match, and Pulse Core damping smooths out everything you cross on a hard-snow day.

Who it's for:

Advanced and expert skiers whose skiing tilts heavily toward groomers and firm snow. If your days are mostly spent on cord with only the occasional venture off-trail, this is an ideal choice. Casual skiers will find it more demanding than they need.

Highlights:

Quick edge-to-edge response is what this ski does better than anything else in its family. Damping duty falls to the Pulse Core elastomer, tucked above the wood and beneath the top layer of metal, where it calms the feedback that firm snow sends up through a stiff frontside chassis. Beech and poplar wrapped in Double Titanal supply everything else, which here means pure edge authority. Nordica's True Tip approach in the shovel runs the wood core closer to the ski's end with the ABS plastic trimmed back, and the result is a quicker, more responsive feel through turn initiation. All-Mountain Rocker is gentler here than on the wider Enforcers, with a shorter tip rocker keeping more of the edge in the snow, and that choice is exactly what gives an 89 mm waist its hard-snow grip while making it less forgiving than the 94 or 99 once things go soft. At the core is the three-part heel, which delivers the secure boot retention the Strive line is known for while keeping weight reasonable. Salomon's elastic travel keeps the binding planted through chatter and cut-up snow, so it does not get knocked offline easily. The LDN toe spreads lateral input across an extra-wide pedal for crisp edge-to-edge power transfer, and a sliding toe pedal lets the ski bend underfoot for a more natural flex. The whole assembly rides on a low-profile chassis that drops the stance and centers the skier over the ski. It accepts both standard alpine and GripWalk boot soles, and the binding is TUV certified.

Things to consider:

As the most frontside-focused ski in the line, this is also the least suited to soft snow. Skiers who see deep snow more than a handful of days a season should be looking at the 94 or wider. It also carries a high performance ceiling and rewards strong technique, so it is not the easiest learning ski in this width range.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Fit is true to length and standard recommendations apply, with a size up for stability at higher speeds and a size down if you ski technical, tight terrain or value quickness over top-end stability.