2023 Nordica Enforcer 100

The 2023 Nordica Enforcer 100 returns structurally the same with a slight graphic refresh. At this point, what's more to be said about the ski that put Nordica back on the map? The 2023 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. Adding in Enforcer Unlimited, now we’re really getting a lot of skis! 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.

Our testers have a lot to say about these skis, and like most years, we get a ton of feedback on the 100. Chris McClelland on the slightly short 179: “The Nordica Enforcer 100 felt like a freight train going down the mountain. There was plenty of edge grip and the ski felt extremely stable. I was also a fan of how the 100 launched me out of carved turns like a slingshot. At 100 underfoot this ski was a pretty good floater but required a lot of skier input to push out quick rotary turns in deeper snow and bumps. If you don't like to edge your turns and prefer a smearier ski then this probably isn't the ski for you. But if you are looking for a ski to lay down an edge and charge through basically anything, then this is just about as good as it gets for a 100-width ski.” Steve McKenzie on the appropriately sized 179: “Heavier feel to them but in the best of ways. They like to charge through the heavy stuff and cut through the hard pack. The weight was noticeable when leaving the ground but kept it tame and controlled.” Connor Gorham on his preferred length of 179: “So I've been dating this Enforcer 104 Free for a couple years. We are soul mates. We finish each other's thoughts, we enjoy the same foods, and simply just love spending time with one another. At a recent family gathering, I found out that the 104 has a fraternal twin. Although they kinda look alike, their mannerisms and characteristics have so much in common. Thinking long-term stability, I'm so glad I met the 104 first. Its counterpart just has a little less humor and sense of adventure (playfulness). And obviously I didn't dare say it to their face, but the 100 was a bit heavier and could work on some calf-raises to give it more bounce in its step.”

Brad Schauermann is an Enforcer 100 in the 179 owner, so it’s always great to get his opinion on the skis: “These skis charge. Nice and stiff so the tip smashes through anything. Fun and versatile, easy to lay on edge or make smaller more playful turns. A great one-ski quiver that does everything pretty well.” Bob St.Pierre owns one as well, but he has a 191, which he calls “slightly long, but only some of the time. I love the smoothness and predictability of this ski, and it actually floats pretty darn well for the weight. The rocker profile has a lot to do with it, and while it’s not as smeary as some of the more playful 100’s out there, it certainly holds its own, and when you take the groomer and carving performance into consideration, that makes the Enforcer 100 really stand out as a high-performance and highly-useful ski. I love it more and more every time I take it out on the hill.”

Praise on praise for the 2023 Nordica Enforcer 100. No real need to put in scores here, as the skis and the comments pretty much speak for themselves. If you’re looking for a wider all-mountain ski that charges, floats, and carves, there aren’t many better options out there than this one.