REASONS TO BUY
Stable at speed
More playful than ever before
REASONS TO AVOID
Sinks due to weight
Cumbersome in the bumps
Nordica Enforcer 99 Review
Continuing the legacy of stability at speed, this ski is now more playful than ever, but it loses out in other ways
The Nordica Enforcer 99 is still powerful, but not as versatile as previous versions we've tested.
Credit: Marc Rotse
By Bobby Garrett ⋅ Review Editor ⋅ November 14, 2025
Our Verdict
We've tested skis in the Enforcer family since Nordica introduced the line a decade ago. With its confidence and stability at high speed, our team compared the Enforcer 99 to accelerating in a sports car. “It can be difficult to realize just how fast you're going,” commented one tester. Maneuverability and playfulness have improved, with one longtime tester noting that thanks to increased tail rocker, this Enforcer is easier to pivot, skid, and smear than ever before. Although the Enforcer 99 is the widest model we've tested to date, its performance in powder is where this ski falters. Our team was disappointed that the additional waist width didn't provide any additional flotation – in fact, the Enforcer 99 actually performed worse in powder than the Nordica Enforcer 94 we tested previously.
Our Analysis and Test Results
The greatest change to the Enforcer 99 is the increased tip and tail rocker – highlighted where the diagonal red graphic on the ski base meets the edge. This adds significant versatility to the ski, allowing us to swish it through gullies more easily than before. Despite the additional rocker in the profile and a few more millimeters underfoot compared to previous models we tested, we were disappointed by the lack of flotation in soft snow.
You can expect the same explosive power from the latest Enforcer 99.
Credit: Marc Rotse
Stability at Speed
Nordica's tried-and-true Energy 2 Ti Pulse Core technology is at the heart of the Enforcer family of skis. This sandwich of titanal, wood, elastomer, and more titanal gives the Enforcer 99 that signature dampness we've come to expect from these skis over the years. At 9.5 pounds per pair, it's one of the heavier skis we tested, which helps with quick acceleration and stability at high speed. Even with the additional tip and tail rocker in the Enforcer 99, any tip flap did not detract from our confidence at high speed.
This ski is not afraid of speed, and thanks to its stable design, you shouldn't be, either!
Credit: Marc Rotse
Carving Ability
Traditionally, the narrowest skis are best for carving. It takes some force to tip the Enforcer 99 on edge to carve. One of our testers also noted that the flex of this ski “felt inconsistent,” while another commented that the tail felt “sloppy.” This made it difficult to cut a series of clean carves with much consistency from one turn to the next.
While it can still cut a nice carve, don't expect perfect S-shapes with the Enforcer 99.
Credit: Marc Rotse
Powder Performance
The width of this ski is curiously close to other skis in our lineup that earn top marks for their performance in powder. Unfortunately, that's not the case for the Enforcer 99. The reason comes down to its construction, which adds nearly half a pound per pair compared to skis of similar dimensions that float much better. Although the relatively heavy Enforcer 99 tended to sink in soft snow, expert-level testers were still able to pivot, smear, and arc reasonably fun turns, especially in relatively heavy Sierra Cement.
Soft snow, especially heavier soft snow, is where this ski shines. Unfortunately, it doesn't float as well as similarly wide-waisted skis we tested.
Credit: Marc Rotse
Crud Performance
Despite its powerful build, this ski has a clear preference for soft, consistent snow conditions. The newly shaped tip and tail did not perform as well as we had hoped when conditions turned unfavorable. Nordica's True Tip technology is meant to save weight without compromising power. However, in variable snow, our testers felt like this ski didn't have enough time to engage the tip or tail between turns. As a result, one tester observed that “the Enforcer 99 tends to get knocked around in crud.”
It was difficult to manage the Enforcer 99 in chopped-up, crusty snow for most of our testers.
Credit: Marc Rotse
Terrain Playfulness
The adjustments to the profile of the tip and tail rocker on the Enforcer 99 are obvious, especially compared to previous versions of this ski. And the new tip and tail shapes definitely help turn a historically dull ski into something that's much more playful. Longtime testers noted that there was a measurable difference in the Enforcer 99's ability to thrive in pivot and smear, which made this ski much more fun to take through drainages, gullies, and glades. However, compared to lighter-weight skis we tested, the nearly 10-pound Enforcer 99 is still somewhat limited by its weight.
With a new profile, it's fun to take these skis through glades and more playful, rolling terrain.
Credit: Bobby Garrett
Bumps
Moguls are a challenge on the Enforcer 99. Members of our team who love skiing bumps were eager to pass this ski off to the next tester when moguls were on deck for the next run. Again, weight is a contributing factor – even our most skilled mogul skiers noted that it took considerable effort to keep this ski under control in the bumps. Another issue was that the length of the tail, based on the recommended mounting point, combined with the more rocked tail profile, caused the skis to clack together. Even in wider moguls, it felt like these skis were trying to sabotage us by running into each other.
Moguls are not this ski's forte and require higher effort and focus compared to other skis we tested.
Credit: Marc Rotse
Should You Buy the Nordica Enforcer 94?
The Enforcer 99 is considerably more playful than any other ski in the Enforcer family we've tested to date. Although our team was disappointed by the lack of flotation, they agree that this is still a powerful, stable ski that excels at speed, making it a solid choice for equally powerful, expert-level skiers.
What Other Skis Should You Consider?
Unfortunately, the newest iteration of the Enforcer doesn't stand out among other modern designs. The similarly sized Blizzard Rustler 9 skis powder considerably better than the Enforcer 99, and still retains a similarly playful demeanor. The Volkl M7 Mantra is equally stable at speed, yet more versatile across the mountain.
Side-by-Side Comparison
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