Nordica Enforcer 104 Unlimited Skis 2024

The Nordica Enforcer 104 Unlimited is the choice for all-terrain skiers who don’t want to sacrifice on performance and still want a light ski. Copying the shape of the standard Enforcer 104, the Unlimited swaps out the twin Titanal sheets for a Carbon Chassis LT that uses a special blend of carbon materials with the result that it’s lighter, yet still has the control and response that you expect. The wide waist ensures float and stability whatever the conditions, enhanced by the early rise in the tip and the rocker in the tail for the best manoeuvrability in variable snow. Whether you’re ripping through fresh stashes earned through the sweat of an ascent or charging chop and junk like skiing groomers on a piste ski, the 104 Unlimited is not going to wear you out on the climb or disappoint on the descent.

Terrain Type & Ability Level

Terrain Type
Surprisingly varied, especially for a 104mm waisted ski. For sure it will float in soft snow and power through choppy or heavy conditions, but thanks to the 17.5m radius it’s never hard to get turning, even when the terrain isn’t so open.

Skier Type
BC skiers who want to search for the best conditions or the most exciting challenges and who prefer a wider ski for the stability and float it will afford. It also makes a surprisingly good choice for alpine skiers who want a wide all mountain ski but don’t want a heavy ski. You can mount this with alpine bindings and it still rips, especially for lighter or less powerful skiers.

Overview

Shape
The Unlimited borrows heavily from the standard Enforcers with the long gradual nose and smooth rocker at the front. This, combined with the construction, makes for smooth handling in tricky and soft snow, as well as nicely predictable turn initiation. The 104 model copies the shape of the best-selling Enforcer 104, a ski that works on firm, soft or variable snow.

Rocker
Early Rise Tip and Tail Rocker uses a split of rocker/camber/rocker across the tip, main body and tail of the ski. This gives effortless handling in all conditions as the rocker in the tip aids float and initiation, the camber provides grip and bite on firmer snow, and the tail rocker allows for easy turn release and control in tricky snow.

Core
The core uses a poplar wood for weight saving and good energy and response. The new True Tip Technology extends the core into the tip and lightens the overall weight as well as increasing manoeuvrability.

Construction
Sidewalls offer the best in energy transmission and edge grip; the new Carbon Chassis LT reduces weight and increases stability.

Key Features

Carbon Chassis LT
Nordica’s Carbon Chassis LT uses a proprietary blend of carbon materials to reduce weight while maximising performance. Full-length carbon strips not only reduce the chassis’ weight, they also increase the ski’s strength and stability. The result is a playful feel that enhances control and response with a flex tailored to the needs of both active and aspiring skiers. The perfect mix of exceptional performance and efficiency when skiing and touring.

True Tip Technology
By trimming the amount of heavy ABS plastic in the tip and extending the lightweight wood core into this area, with a taper that further reduces weight, Nordica were able to increase playfulness and manoeuvrability of the ski. At the same they have maintained the classic powerful and stable feel that Enforcers are known for.

EB tester’s comments: Mark (Trainer) They’re light, playful and carve up the piste as well as many narrower skis. Looking at the width, and rocker profile you know they’ll be awesome in deep snow, but I really enjoyed how the softish flex on the nose let me load up the carves. Stick a shift or kingpin on and there aren’t any conditions I couldn’t ski these on.

General Information

• Skier Ability: Advanced|Expert
• Rocker: Tip/Tail Rocker
• Radius: Medium
• Bindings: Ski sold flat
• DIN: n/a
• Construction: Full Sidewall
• Core: Wood, Carbon
• Demo: No
• Sizing Description: Forehead to over head height. The increased length ensures better grip, stability and floatation and is essential to making the ski work to its full potential. Large rockers at the tip mean it is important not to size down.