Nordica Enforcers - TGR-Enough for Their Own Thread

[MNazWIcoWA]

I definitely support my local shop. They are flexible to an extent and hook me up a lot. Also, just posted my E99s for anyone interested. Flexible on price.

[SnowMachine]

At that price it is no wonder they still have them. Sounds like they are going after the cult following that ski had, but not realizing the cult was small. Hahaha. I just grabbed a Countach for that slot. I think I am going to ski it today.

[MNazWIcoWA]

Curious to hear how you like the Countach. I wonder how good that ski is compared to other non-Moment skis in that category. I am definitely interested in it, but wish they would have kept the Commander 108 (or gone 110).

[jonatha]

My local shop has (2) E110s in the 185 length (2023) going for $600.

What shop is that? I'm also in WA in search of an E110.

Funny enough, I also have an 179 E99 that I'm trying to get rid of (replaced it with a 183 Bondafide 97).

[MNazWIcoWA]

What shop is that? I'm also in WA in search of an E110. Funny enough, I also have an 179 E99 that I'm trying to get rid of (replaced it with a 183 Bondafide 97).

Arlbergs in Wenatchee.

[Tony911]

Quote doesnt seem to work so my response seems random. I was lucky enough to find a on hill rental here in Fernie to demo the Rustler 10 and Enforcer 104. Both good skis but for what Im looking for I bought a 186 R10. I guess I dont have the microscopic comparison difference some of you have but the E104 is not enough different from my E99 or E110 to justify buying. First run on the R10 I was ready to return thinking too soft, but after getting into deeper chopped powder I realized how easy and non tiring they were. I have a Anomoly 88 for firm, and in fact they are way better for a all mountain than they are given credit for. For my old destroyed knees, the A88 is a rebirth on fast skiing. Up to 6-8 inches powder, I dont see me changing skis. No stress on knees and no burning quads. As much as I like multiple skis, I can see simplifying to the A88 and Rustler 10. Im selling my E99 and may sell a pair of new murdered out E110 191 cm and keep my old E110 just in case. I know a lot of you will disagree but its time I stopped skiing my ego and skied my fitness. I guess it depends on your ski training but having a race background from way back I am still a hard pressure on the shovel kind of guy and need to relax.We cant be 20 years old for ever even if we ski 50 days a year.

[MNazWIcoWA]

Quote doesnt seem to work so my response seems random. I was lucky enough to find a on hill rental here in Fernie to demo the Rustler 10 and Enforcer 104. Both good skis but for what Im looking for I bought a 186 R10. I guess I dont have the microscopic comparison difference some of you have but the E104 is not enough different from my E99 or E110 to justify buying. First run on the R10 I was ready to return thinking too soft, but after getting into deeper chopped powder I realized how easy and non tiring they were. I have a Anomoly 88 for firm, and in fact they are way better for a all mountain than they are given credit for. For my old destroyed knees, the A88 is a rebirth on fast skiing. Up to 6-8 inches powder, I dont see me changing skis. No stress on knees and no burning quads. As much as I like multiple skis, I can see simplifying to the A88 and Rustler 10. Im selling my E99 and may sell a pair of new murdered out E110 191 cm and keep my old E110 just in case. I know a lot of you will disagree but its time I stopped skiing my ego and skied my fitness. I guess it depends on your ski training but having a race background from way back I am still a hard pressure on the shovel kind of guy and need to relax.We cant be 20 years old for ever even if we ski 50 days a year.

I have been thinking this very thing. I have my E99s up for sale and have been really eying the A88 due to the high praise its been receiving and numerous reviews highlighting its versitility (even up to several inches of powder off piste). I loved the E99, but am looking for that great 2-ski quiver for travling. I think the combo of a A88 and something in the 105-110 range would be great to be a catchall for whatever conditions you may encounter. The E99 ends up being less than ideal when you consider having multiple skis. Even considering west cost vs east cost I think there is utility in having a narrower ski like the A88. Without my partner being upset I think my ideal quiver is going to be a park/freestyle ski, narrower directional ski like the A88, and a 105-110 freeride-type ski.

[noslow]

Would definitely recommend the Sender Free 110/MFree 112 for a great soft snow/powder travel ski in the 110mm ish width range. Like Enforcers they can carve well and grip when needed but more stable and willling to go straight than the old Enforcer Free 110 along with more backbone. Lots of them as daily drivers here out west in Canada where I ski.

Today I would have probably rather been on my Enforcer 104 vs my Sender Free 100 as it was refrozen groomers this morning and the E104 would have made that less jarring.

[MNazWIcoWA]

I havent even touched my E99 since getting my SF100. Waited until things warmed up to get out yesterday and the SF100 was perfect (at least where things were sun exposed). Its just such a fun ski for railing some grooms combined with park laps, which is what I was really doing yesterday. I am think I am pretty set on the SF110 after now being on the SF100 for a while.

Now as to whether I get the Enforcer 89 or the Anomaly 88. Anyone have experience on both to A/B them? Mixed feedback online regarding both. I am leaning E89 due to loving the E99 so much, but here a ton of good about the A88 and how versatile it is.

[noslow]

The Anomoly Line has been made more off piste friendly and playful by increasing the tail rocker and splay over the old Brahma/bonifide models. The Enforcer 89 got stiffer and less tail rocker and splay vs the previous 88. Wished they just reduced the taper a bit on the Enforcer 88, added more tail splay and rocker along with the latest rubber damping upgrades and it would have been perfect. The Anomoly 88 should outgrip the E89 while still being easier off trail and more forgiving with a slightly softer flex.
So I would lean Anomoly 88 as it's a bit more versatile I think now.

[ticketchecker]

I picked up the E eighty nine late last season for a daily driver here in Maine, didn’t intend to use it much off trail so it’s been great for my intended use on the hardpack world of sugarloaf. I have not skied the Anomoly


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[MNazWIcoWA]

I picked up the E eighty nine late last season for a daily driver here in Maine, didn’t intend to use it much off trail so it’s been great for my intended use on the hardpack world of sugarloaf. I have not skied the Anomoly Sent from my iPad using TGR Forums

Thanks! I think the consensus is the A88 is overall more versatile. Probably what Ill end up going with.

[Tony911]

Thanks! I think the consensus is the A88 is overall more versatile. Probably what Ill end up going with.

I havent tried the E89 but love the A88.
I think it is versatile enough I can downsize to 2 skis, the A88 and a Rustler 10.
Very rarely do we get huge dumps of powder here in the Canadian Rockies, at least the Banff area, that I need a big powder ski.
I have been using the A88 way more than I thought I would.

[Bandit Man]

Spent the afternoon on my Enforcer Ninety-Nine in spring conditions. They just disappear under my feet. So versatile. Such a high performance envelope but still so effortless. I love these things!


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[MNazWIcoWA]

Spent the afternoon on my Enforcer Ninety-Nine in spring conditions. They just disappear under my feet. So versatile. Such a high performance envelope but still so effortless. I love these things! Sent from my iPad using TGR Forums

The upgrades to the E99 have been only positive and definitely increased its versatility, to the point where its hard to justify keeping skis remotely close in width. Ive always enjoyed having a low 90mm ski and a mid-100mm ski in my quiver for specific conditions, but the E99 has made those categories feel redundant. Whether its early season, hard pack, ice, or spring skiing, the E99 handles it all with ease.

What has really surprised me, though, is how well it performs in a freeride context. With the more forward mounted, the ski maintains a well-balanced feel in the air, whether Im dropping cliffs, hitting pillows, or sending natural features. You can even play around with it—jibbing, seeking side hits, and doing 180s and 360s feels smooth. Skiing switch is surprisingly comfortable too.

Compared to the SF100, which Ive also been spending a lot of time on, I find myself consistently skiing faster, getting more air, and not worrynig about where Im landing regardless of conditions as the E99 will just run it out.

[SchralphMacchio]

The upgrades to the E99 have been only positive and definitely increased its versatility, to the point where it’s hard to justify keeping skis remotely close in width.

Totally agree. My next ski above E94 is 110mm underfoot. Have considered adding an 82-86mm more frontside oriented ski under the E94, but I don’t really need to go any faster or carve more deeply on groomed than I can with E94. The main thing is sheer boilerplate, it would be nice flattening the ski and shrinking the width a little bit.

[MNazWIcoWA]

Random curosity. Saw someone out on the Maverick 105 CTI yesterday. I feel like I haven't really seen that or the 115 CTI in the wild nor seen any real feedback on it here. Has anyone been on the 105 to compare it to the E104?

[Beder]

^^^ I haven't been on the 105 but I own the Maverick 100 Ti, picked up last fall for nada. After several years on Volkl/Nordica/Blizzard it is quite a change-up for me. Eighteen hundred grams light, it is responsive and poppy. I'm enoying it though I still reach for one of the heavyweights most often. Maybe lighter skis is Atomics niche. They seem to do it well. I tour on the Backland 107


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[noslow]

Maverick 105CTI has similar dimensions to the E104 but more taper and 200gr lighter. Maverick more in the Stance/Declivity/Faction Dancer type of skis with some metal but lighter cores than Enforcers.
E104 is a ski you'd like better than the E99 as it's more playful yet more damp and stable. I would maybe choose the E99 as a one ski quiver and would choose the E104 if had a narrower ski already.

[jimbojones]

Bandit Man - looking at picking up the new Enforcer 104 as a do-it-all travel ski. You've steered me well before (21/22 Bonafides that I love), and seems like you really like the new 104s if I'm not mistaken. Any reservations recommending the new 104 (185 length) if I'm a big fan of the 183 bones as a DD? I have (and love) the BO118 for my pow ski as another reference point.

[noslow]

Not Bandit Man but imfluenced him to try out the new 104 which both of us love. They have a nice damp feel like the Bones had but improved ease off trail and in bumps vs that ski. The more forward mount and extra tail splay on the 185cm will make it ski easier than the 183cm Bones I would think.
Also have the BO 118, Sender Free 110 and new SF 100 and travel with my BO 118 and the SF 100 this year. Was hoping the SF 100 would be an even easier Enforcer 104 but its lack of mass and damping on firmer conditions made we wish I had brought my E104 instead. Just did a crud filled groomer run at the end of the day here at Lake Louise on the SF 100 and it totally feel apart around 40mph that the E104 would have laughed at. Final straw for the SF 100 experiment and will just use the E104 in that spot.
Think the E104 is the closest thing to a 100mm range Sender Free 118/Blackops 118 for the directional skier.
And now will be on heavy discount from places soon on Spring Sales to boot!

[jimbojones]

Appreciate the feedback noslow! "Think the E104 is the closest thing to a 100mm range Sender Free 118/Blackops 118 for the directional skier." just sealed the deal, couldn't pass up the couloir sale.I see the mount point has been moved up from the E104 Free. Should I just trust the process and mount on the line, or would you recommend moving back from recommended? (I'm -2.5 or so on the BO118s and happy there. Also happy on the line for the bones.)

[noslow]

I'm also at -2.5cm/-5cm total on the BO 118 and find the rec mount on the E104 perfect. Initiates turns well, still playful and much more stable than the old 104 back on its further back mount. Around -7cm I think on the Enforcer line now. Can still drive them but fun still.

[MNazWIcoWA]

See a lot of discussion about the SF100, Enforcer Free 104, etc...I ended up getting a deal on the a pair of Enforcer Free 110 185s from 23 that I mounted this past Monday just in time for Whistler. I started the season on the 25 E99 and switched over to the SF100 for several weeks up until now. Loved both skis for different reasons, but definitely felt there was a comprimise in riding either whether it be the E99 just being a bit too planted and directional for my style of skiing and the SF100 lacking composure in even slightly adverse snow conditions (especially at speed). I honestly think that Rossignol missed on not adding metal to the SF100. It would have made it a 10/10 ski IMO.


First day on the E110 Frees at Whistler yesterday (3/14) in amazing conditions up here. I mounted the E110 Frees at +1.5 from rec. I took a single run to know this is exactly the ski Ive been yearning for. The amount of tip and tail rocker, weight in the 2200g+, dual metal layup, and more progressive mount equates to a ski that allows me to do everything I want. Going fast hrough open bowls. Straightlining narrow chutes. Dropping cliffs. It does all that, which isn't surprising. What was really surprising was how nimble it was at the same time. It felt so easy zipper lining (I mean just bashing through) moguls, in the trees, navigating cliffs, etc. I was popping off just about every side hit I could find. Thanks to the +1.5 mount 180s and the couple 360s I did felt effortless. Skiing switch was really comfortable. Even did a few park laps on the Whistler side and appreciated the balance in the air and on the one or two pipes I hit.


With that being said, I am not trying to compare the E99 nor SF100 to the E110 Free...albeit with how well the E110 Free carved on groomers I am certainly more eager to grab the E110 Free the remainder of the season. However, compared to the numerous other skis in the 108-112 width category I've been on recently (Praxis MVP 108, Moment WC 108, Moment DW 112, Bent 110, and ON3P Wood 108), this ski does everything they do and more. It isnt a knock on those skis either. They are all incredible (aside from the Bent 110). I just think for the stronger and more aggressive skiers out there its hard to beat a heavier ski with a metal layup (or the right material to provide sufficent dampening and stiffness). I imagine this is why there is so much love for the BO 118, SF110, and Heritage Labs skis. I will def be grabbing the other pair of E110 Frees my local shop has to have on reserve since they dont make it anymore.

[SchralphMacchio]

I am certainly more eager to grab the E110 Free the remainder of the season. However, compared to the numerous other skis in the 108-112 width category I’ve been on recently (Praxis MVP 108, Moment WC 108, Moment DW 112, Bent 110, and ON3P Wood 108), this ski does everything they do and more.

Wow, would love your notes on E110 versus MVP108, WC108, and WD108! What lengths were you running on all?

My DD is a WD110 (very minor differences between that and current gen WD108); my low tide ski is Enforcer 94 and I’ve skied the previous E104 Free but not the current E99 or E104.