Nordica Enforcer 104 Free Skis 2024

A LAISSEZ FAIRE ENFORCER.

REVIEWED BY: Joe Riccio

The Enforcer Free is a slightly different animal compared to the Enforcer 100 or 94 which are more directional, harder charging skis. The Enforcer 104 has a more progressive sidecut. Progressive doesn't necessarily mean better at everything, but what it is better at is pivoting, tighter terrain and skiing switch.  Great for skiers who are looking for a ski that's versatile enough to handle a huge range of terrain and snow type. The Enforcer 104 is more playful feeling than the Enforcer 100 and while still sturdy it's a bit a less powerful feeling underfoot. The Enforcer 104 is more comparable to a Blizzard Rustler 10, Fischer Ranger 102 or Atomic Bent 100.  The Enforcer 104 prefers to be on the side of the trail or off trail slashing turns in the soft stuff, it's an easy to maneuver ski through technical terrain. While it is a more playful, freeride oriented Enforcer, this isn't a ski that is too easily knocked around which generally isn't the case for lighter, more playful skis. However, we are always pleased with how solid the ski does feel if you do find yourself on some more firm, less than desirable terrain. It can still carve and it's stable at speed, but home is off trail, in softer, deeper snow. Nordica has done a great job keeping the true Enforcer DNA alive but building it into a more playful package. If that resonates you're on the right page. 

Who is this ski for? Skiers who like playful skis but still want something that can be skied relatively hard. Skiers who gravitate towards softer snow out West or in the trees. People who like their pasta just slightly overcooked, it's a little softer. 

Who isn't this ski for? Skiers who only spend time on nicely groomed trails. Skiers who love Volkl Mantras. People who like their pasta al dente, with some real bite.