Editor's Note, 27 September 2026: New review from our Whistler Blackcomb test week.
A two-sheet bulldozer for steep, chopped snow that is easier to scrub than before, but exhausting in bumps. It averages 74 out of 100 across our six ratings in our best all-mountain skis guide.
The Heavyweight Crud Buster
Nordica Enforcer 99
- Status: New for 2026, replacing the Enforcer 100
- Weight: About 2,140 g per ski (179 cm)
- Construction: TrueBlend woodcore with two full sheets of Titanal
- Best for: Heavy chargers in steep, chopped snow
- Sizes on Amazon: Listings are size-specific, check the length
Bottom Line : A two-sheet bulldozer for steep, chopped snow that is easier to scrub than before, but exhausting in bumps.
Pros
- Bulldozes crud
- Very stable at speed
- Easier to scrub speed than the Enforcer 100
Cons
- Exhausting over a full day
- Hard work in moguls
In the Field
Ryan took these straight to the Saudan Couloir, a famously steep double-black run. The two metal sheets make it a bulldozer, and the added tail rocker on the new 99 made it much easier to skid sideways and scrub speed in the chute than the old 100.
The Trade-Off
Even with the new tail they are exhausting. Tom took them into a mogul field and was begging to swap by the bottom. Without clean technique, they are hard work in bumps.
Who It Suits
Best for: heavy chargers in steep, chopped snow.
Compare With
- Armada Declivity 92 Ti: carvers on firm snow.
- DPS Kaizen 100: playful skiers in soft snow and trees.
- Fischer Ranger 96: intermediates and progressing skiers.
See all ten in our best all-mountain skis of 2026/2027 guide.
Our Testers
This review was edited by Sean Williams and tested at Whistler Blackcomb by our lead tester and ski crew.
- Sean Williams, Editor-in-Chief. Sean built the team of researchers and testers behind our reviews and edits every guide. His rule: we say what we actually found.
- Ryan Williams, Lead Tester. An aggressive, heavy charger who hunts for steep, punishing terrain. Ryan has led our field tests from Whistler Blackcomb to the shore of Lake Louise.
- James Ward, Tester. On skis since he was 3 and an ex-racer, James drives gear hard and has no patience for anything that lets go. He also tested our fat bikes at Lake Tahoe.
- Libby Smith, Tester. An expert freerider with several seasons behind her, Libby would rather surf, smear and pop off features than straight-line. She also tested our fat bikes at Lake Tahoe.
- Tom Harris, Tester. A strong advanced skier who loves bowls and glades.
- Amy Carter, Tester. A progressing intermediate who wants gear that builds confidence without exhausting her legs.
- The wider crew. Intermediate resort skiers who give us the everyday-skier view.
