Nordica Enforcer (flat) review 2017
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The Italian ski culture is more racing-oriented than freeride. When Nordica suggested we review the Enforcer last year, we have to admit that we were a bit wary, not to say downright sceptical. But our role is to unearth the best skis on the market, which we sometimes find where we least expect! The 2016 ski was therefore pre-tested with success, and so was selected for the PROSKILAB™ review with the same results and a "Best ski" distinction to boot.
The ski is entirely in keeping with the All Mountain 30/70 programme, in other words, it's a ski designed for freeride and yet able to perform extremely well on the groomed runs.
The ski is truly incredible off-piste, with enormous scope in terms of use. It cuts like a Swiss knife, and adapts to all terrains and all types of ride. Rides smoothly through crud, good flotation in deep snow despite the somewhat slim waist (100mm), easy rotation... You'll love it. What's more, the stable, unflappable Enforcer requires little engagement, and amazed the reviewers by the feeling of security and comfort it gave.
It's just as astonishing on the groomed runs... it has less grip and less performance than a Cochise, but it's lively, handles better, is more versatile and requires less physical engagement.
The Enforcer is fast becoming a true reference in this market segment, and we would like to send this message to Nordica "Please don't change anything!". There's no doubt about it, it's the ideal ski for riders who want a real freeride ski that will also let them rip down the pistes.
Review: Pros
- Perfect for the 70% off-piste, 30% piste programme
- Overall comfort and accessibility
- Easy turn initiation
- Great impulsion
- Good overall stability, reassuring, smooth behaviour
- Versatile
Review: Cons
- Nothing special
The ski review scores
Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 19.3 |
Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.8 |
Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 18.5 |
Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.8 |
Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 18.5 |
Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 19.3 |
Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 20.0 |
Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 18.5 |
Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.8 |
Freeride - Flotation quality | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.8 |
Handling in powder | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 19.3 |
Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.8 |
Freeride - Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.8 |
All-terrain comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 18.5 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
The ENFORCER is the ski with the very different profile, a tail that's slightly rounded, an ultra adaptive tip and camber that make it your everyday ski to rip through soft snow or hard pack fast thanks to its wood core + titanal construction. A ski that's indispensable for its all mountain performance.
Features of the Enforcer (flat)
Brand : | Nordica |
Model : | Enforcer (flat) |
Year : | 2017 |
Family : | All Mountain 30/70 |
Size tested : | 185 cm |
Tip size : | 133 mm |
Waist size : | 100 mm |
Tail size : | 125 mm |
Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2016