Ski: 2021-2022 Nordica Enforcer Free 115, 191 cm
Available Lengths: 191 cm
Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length: 189.2 cm
Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski: 2346 & 2351 grams
Stated Dimensions: 143-115-132 mm
Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 144-114-134 mm
Stated Sidecut Radius: 21.5 meters
Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 75 mm / 50 mm
Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 5 mm
Core: Poplar / Beech / Balsa core + two o.4 mm sheets of titanal
Factory Recommended Mount Point: -8.6 cm from center; 86.0 cm from tail
Blister’s Recommended Mount Point: -8.6 cm from center
Boots / Bindings: 17/18 Lange RX 130, 27.5 and Marker Jester Demo Bindings
Test Locations: Chugach Powder Guides & Alyeska Resort, AK; Mt Bachelor, OR
Days Skied: 15
[Note: Our review was conducted on the 17/18 Enforcer Pro, which was not changed for 18/19, 19/20, 20/21, or 21/22, apart from the name change to “Enforcer Free 115” and graphics.]
Intro
Nordica’s plan to expand the Enforcer lineup is one of the biggest No-Brainers in skiing. And in addition to the new-for-17/18 Enforcer 110, Nordica is breaking out the Enforcer Pro for 17/18, a ski that we are no less excited to check it out and see how much family resemblance it has to the Enforcer 100 and 110. It’s also worth noting that the Enforcer Pro is coming back unchanged for 2018-2019.
Width
It’s worth noting that, at 115 mm underfoot, the Enforcer Pro is now the widest ski that Nordica offers — there is no more 127mm-wide Radict / Bushy Wayne.
We’re certainly seeing fewer 120+ mm wide skis being made (Salomon’s widest offering, the QST 118, is 118 mm wide), but it is fairly remarkable that Nordica’s widest ski (the Enforcer Pro) is only available in a 191 cm length, so 110 mm is the widest ski that Nordica is making in various lengths (the Enforcer 110, and the women’s equivalent, the Santa Ana 110.)
So given that the Enforcer Pro is the widest ski Nordica is making, it’s reasonable to wonder how powder-specific the Enforcer Pro is? Well…
Flex Pattern
The Enforcer Pro has a nice, solid flex pattern. It’s certainly no soft pow noodle, but neither is it some super burly “Pro” missile.
Width + Weight + Shape + Flex Pattern = Purpose?
Salomon’s only-slightly-wider QST 118 very much feels like a more powder-specific ski; the Enforcer Pro seems like it might provide greater versatility in variable conditions … but how at home the Enforcer Pro will feel in crud and chop remains to be seen. Of course, how at home the Enforcer Pro will feel in really deep snow remains to be seen, too…
Tip Construction
Also very much worth noting: like the Enforcer 110, Enforcer 100 and Enforcer 93, the Enforcer Pro has the tip shape and construction of the rest of the Enforcer series, and not the old tip of the Patron. The spear / pancake tips of the Patron and Radict are a thing of the past, which is good.
Comparisons
This is actually a bit tricky; nothing is jumping out at me yet as the most obvious apples-to-apples comparison. I’d be tempted to say that the Line Supernatural 115 might be the most direct competitor, but we’ve spent limited time on that ski, and the Supernatural 115 does not return for 17/18.
I’ll spare the longer explanations for why these skis seem like good and less-good comparisons to the Enforcer Pro, but here are several skis that are at least in play, to get you thinking a bit:
Closest (Potential) Comparisons?
- Moment Blister Pro, 190 cm
- Liberty Origin 116, 190 cm
- ON3P Kartel 116, 186 cm
Less Obvious / Good Comparisons?
- Blizzard Rustler 11, 192 cm (116 mm wide @ 192 cm length)
- Rossignol Black Ops, 186
- Liberty Variant 113
- Rossignol Super 7 RD, 190 cm
- Volkl Confession (186 or 193 cm)
- Blizzard Bodacious, 186 cm
Anyway, we look forward to getting the Enforcer Pro on snow and answering these questions.
NEXT: The Full Review
What about the new HEAD Kore 117 ? 180 and 189cm, way lighter and yet still burly
Appears to have less tail rocker than the Enforcer 110. Awesome!
On my short list. Looking forward to your reviews.
I would love to hear a comparison to the Nordica Girish which you seemed to like but never really followed up with a full review on.
It is an awesome ski.
I am also personally interested in the Head Cyclic which may also compare.
Thanks
Albert
Hi,
I am wondering to compare
Salomon Q 115
Line Supernatural 115
Nordica Enforcer Pro
How is the new Nordica compares to old Salomon or/and Line
Thank you,
Oleg
“…but how at home the Enforcer Pro will feel in crud and chop remains to be seen”
OK, as an unapologetic resort skier, THIS will probably be the key aspect of your upcoming review, for me.
And a comparison of the tails to the late, unlamented by you guys, Patron.
TIA!
I got to ski these today. Crazy fun. I own the helldorados which these are the unofficial replacement for. They are slightly wider but feel lighter, less rocketed especially in the tail, and have much stiffer tails than the helldorado. Despite the longer length( my helldorados are 185) and less rocketed tail they didn’t seem significantly longer and were still relatively easy to ski. While I have yet to find the speed limit on my helldorados, the enforcer pro felt smoother with the tips and tails flapping less than the helldos. I didn’t find much more than 2 inches of Manmade snow today, but these things were a blast.
Hey guys, any more info on these skis yet?
Do you compare the Enforcer Pro to the Scott Scrapper in your deep dive? Very curious about this comparison
Is the pro less floppy than the 110 on chopped up groomers
I would really love to know the answer to this question as well. Please, please provide some insight if possible.
Been rocking these skis for a couple seasons now… love them to death. That being said I’ve been really enjoying the more forward mount point on my bibby tours. Have you guys played around with the mount point on the enforcer pros? My only real gripe with them is they feel very unbalanced in the air compared to my Bibby’s. I’m considering moving them up a couple cm’s as I tend to ski with a bit of a centred stance as well.
A great powerful yet surprisingly playful big mountain ski for what it does to chop, groomers, chickenhead coral reef, slush and powder piles. In tight firm moguls I just try to slide and smear through and it’s pretty smooth but can be jarring and rough when you mess up but are fun in them when it’s soft. So much fun.
The Enforcer 115 has been in production for five seasons with no changes to the construction. Clearly, the Enforcer Free series is still well loved, but I wonder if any changes are on the way for 22-23. Maybe they’ll adopt some form of shaped metal like K2, Volkl, Fischer, Line and others.
I skied these all last year as my primary ski in Santa Fe and Taos and loved them. If the snow is only a little bit soft, they are great. The most versatile ski I have ever used in 50 years of skiing. On refrozen crap I went back to my M5’s, otherwise they are great for just about anything. I like them so much I bought a second backup pair. Good decision as they just discontinued this ski. Now we are stuck with the 110 Free which isn’t as good.