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Putting My New Nordica Enforcer Skis to the Test
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Күн бұрынI’m in love with my new twigs! At 104 underfoot they can crush it all. Let me know your favourite skis in the comments? Guides, Maps, Gear & Tips:riseandalpine....
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00:00 - Intro
01:13 - First run
02:05 - 7th Heaven Glades & Commentary
06:43 - Xhiggy’s Meadow
08:20 - False Face & Saudan Couloir
11:09 - Spanky’s Ladder
13:05 - Hot Sauce
13:30 - Hitting Rocks
16:14 - I’m In Love
@gavinhart3489 Жыл бұрын
Yes!! Welcome to the 104 club. By far the best ski I’ve ever owned. They are so much fun and have a unique blend of being stable but yet easy to throw around. Have fun!!
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Stoked to be part of the club. Such a kickass balance of stability and play. Especially stability though, you can really let these things fly!
@peoplewatchingotherpeople 3 ай бұрын
@@riseandalpine Where did you both mount from rec or center? Bought a pair last Fall and hurt my knee and never got a chance to demo. Does +2 sound reasonable for someone who wants a -6 to-7cm mount from true center?
@davidmarasigan Жыл бұрын
Dude yes! Just got the Enforcer 100 after demoing them last year. They absolutely shred and I agree... they love to be skied hard and fast. Those were some sick tree lines you did on 7th! I need to find the time to get up there more often.
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Whole enforcer lineup is a blast :) I just got out on the 115 enforcer today and holy cow are they fun. Extra bit of rocker makes them a tad more playful. total menace of a ski!
@jeremybevis6441 Жыл бұрын
That first rock hurts like the first scratch on a new car. Love your enthusiasm. Love your commentary. Amazing skiing and the best review of the Enforcer I have seen. Thoroughly enjoy all your videos and by the way I have seen your sticker at the top of the glacier at Les Deux Alpes, France.
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeremy! So cool you've seen that sticker. One of my awesome subscribers Jimmy stuck it there last year. I'd love to check it out myself. Seems unbelievable out there.
@jeremybevis6441 Жыл бұрын
Snow not nearly as good as you are getting but if you ever do get out Les Deux Alpes you must drop over the back of the mountain to La Grave or St Christoph. More your sort of terrain.
@brendansailer6413 Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for this channel to blow up. Top tier stuff!
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Thanks Brendan. I hope it does so I can go full-time and make even better content for you all!
@JayzusMurphy 4 ай бұрын
Have the very same skis, love’ ‘em! Fell 4 times my first day, and until I realized I needed to be on my game. They need to be skied with precision and intention. No Sleeping! Once I understood that, I ended up selling off my other 3 pairs of skis as I had found my Holy Grail, the one ski to rule them all. LOL.
@riseandalpine 4 ай бұрын
Unreal! The enforcers all rock. I actually fell my first day as well. When you have factory sharp edges it's crucial to detune those tips and tails. Also, sometimes doing a base grind can also really reduce any sort of initial grabbiness out of the factory too
@tucker__ Жыл бұрын
I Ski them at Sugar mtn North Carolina which is the closest mtn to me, to big sky and winter park this year! They do it all! Congratulations on the new skis, you seem to shred them!
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tucker! How was big sky? I really want to check it out.
@mattmcalary12 Жыл бұрын
I own a 104 and a 110. The 104 pipes for sure, pretty much my day to day ski here in Vermont. The 110 comes out in the deep stuff and is actually super fun in the spring when it’s all slushed up
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Unreal Matt! I didn't even think about how fun the phatty's will be in the slush.
@scottrobertson9788 7 ай бұрын
That’s great info, cheers! You don’t find the 104 too wide for typical east coast conditions?
@scollyutube Жыл бұрын
Congrats. Great choice. Enf 88, 93 and 100 user here. 1st world problem deciding which ones to bring to WB shortly....
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
It's life's biggest question every Friday night LOL
@bassik1367 Жыл бұрын
Literally was gonna buy these tomorrow anyways and this video just hyped me up alot. The Enforcers look absolutely insane. I remember when you tested them against the Mindbender and they were the clear winner?
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
No way! Do it! Super fun ski. Excited to get on the 115's as well.
@bassik1367 Жыл бұрын
@@riseandalpine My man... I just put 6 days on these new babies (enforcer 104 free 186cm) in various / all conditions and literally I was just laughing at myself saying everything you mention in the video. These damn things have such serious power and edge hold its ridiculous ! Definitely on the physical side being 186cm and me being 180cm tall but im a fit guy and can hold my own. The landings... the speed... the comfort...theyve really done something special with these things, absolutely love them to bits already! Cheers
@jeffblattman4044 Жыл бұрын
Picked up some enforcer 104s a year ago, just in time for my triumphant return to WB following a 25 year hiatus…..love ‘em! Bought myself a 5-day pass for this season, so I guess I’ll be coming back again this year. Will be keeping an eye out for you.
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you're coming in hot after 25 years!
@timothyclapham936 Жыл бұрын
Hi James, excellent video as always! Lovin your new Enforcers! I have a very old pair of Nordica Ignition! They have lasted me really well and I still love how agile they are today! I hope your new skis will give you lots of use and fun for years to come!🙂
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you're still shredding on those classic Nordica's!
@andreas1161 Жыл бұрын
I bought the 104 Enforcer for my first visit to Whistler-Blackcomb in 2020. Still have 'em and am still loving 'em! Awesome skis in pretty much all conditions. 😎
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
I'm still loving em too! Such a nice width and build to slay it all.
@firestorm734 9 ай бұрын
I just picked up a set of the Enforcer 104 Free at the ski swap, and I'm stoked for them to be my daily drivers here in the Inland PNW.
@riseandalpine 9 ай бұрын
Unreal dude! You're going to love them. Ride em fast and use those edges and they'll love you back. Let me know what you think!
@davisbyer4791 2 ай бұрын
Just ordered a pair of the 2024 model on clearance. Already so stoked for next season!
@riseandalpine 2 ай бұрын
Unreal! Did you get the 104's? I'd recommend getting a base grind done right out of the gate. Sometimes the edges can feel hyper grabby in the tails right out of the factory. Ride em' for a few days and you'll see what I mean. The dream ski once you get them dialed.
@davisbyer4791 2 ай бұрын
@@riseandalpine yeah the 104 free! Upgrading from my 2012 K2 Kung Fujas that I've had since I moved to AB almost 10 years ago! I will take the tip about the bases, thanks!
@robsay24 Жыл бұрын
I love to nerd out on Skiessential vids and Blister articles but this is the best ski review I've ever watched.
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Thx rob! All natural ski review from a guy who doesn't know all the terminology lol.
@Legend-wg7tp Жыл бұрын
I got some enforcers, after your video where you reviewed them as well as the K2 mindbenders I decided to grab some enforcers for this ski season. That video really helped me choose!
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Amazing! Are you still liking them?
@Legend-wg7tp Жыл бұрын
For east coast conditions they grip ice and wet snow way better than any other skis I have tried!
@scottriddell5501 Жыл бұрын
I bought the mindbenders 179 /99 I like them especially for edge hold. They are pretty unforgiving though if you cross up but power through most stuff. Also had a go on a pair of enforcers 186 but they felt a little long for me but lovely to ski with my limited ability
@ethantaylor4746 9 ай бұрын
Just got a 2024 Nordica Enforcer 172/88 and they are a blast in the Mid-West!
@riseandalpine 9 ай бұрын
Unreal! That's the perfect ski for the Mid-West.
@wallstreetoneil Жыл бұрын
Great review. I rock the 88s with a race tune @ 0.7 base & 3-degree side all the way to the tips and tails for my East Coast daily and LOVE them. The ski is just full-send with that setup. The 104 is on by buy list for sure.
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
That tune sounds sick! 104's and the 115's are both awesome :)
@Peter-do8gy Жыл бұрын
Interested in your response, also an east coast skier looking at Enforcer 88 as my go to ski... the weight is a bit heavier than most but I guess the design and rocker made this a non issue for you ?
@lassivaatamoinen5468 Жыл бұрын
@@Peter-do8gy When picking up ther 88s they do feel like GS skis. But once you ski them, they ski way lighter than their weight. But they still do handle roughed up snow like a heavier ski. I could do 90% of my "east coast-ish" ski days on my 88s and use the 104 Frees whenever there is even a slightest amount of soft snow on top.
@jean-francoiscloutier7361 Жыл бұрын
Congratulation on your new skis. Look great. Sorry I'm on Elan SLX for carving and Elan Ripstick for Pow. Enjoy ....
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Elan makes great skis. The Elan Blog was my first ever powder ski!
@chrisbizcoach Жыл бұрын
Elan rip stick 96 buddy. Had a great trip to whistler skiing 16 days straight. Keep up the video buddy! clavier next please. Will be back in 4. Weeks!
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Rip stick is a ripper for sure! 16 days straight, thats awesome dude!
@jacobovermyer Жыл бұрын
Perfect timing. I just bought a set of Enforcer 104s and took them out today. Boy, do they rip!!!
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Sickkk! So fun man!
@jacobovermyer Жыл бұрын
@Rise & Alpine I have to agree with everything you claim about these skis in the video. Also, don't feel bad, I railed several rocks today on mine as well 🤦♂️. Can't wait for your opinion on the 115s!
@scottrobertson9788 7 ай бұрын
Awesome review, cheers for posting! Super sick skiing through those trees as well! Great work!
@riseandalpine 7 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it scott. Even a year later still one of my favourite skis. If you haven't already seen it check my most recent video reviewing the 2025 Nordica Enforcers!
@lassivaatamoinen5468 Жыл бұрын
Mine were also way grabby at the tips on the groomers. I tried slightly detuning the tips, gradually up to the rocker, with a little improvement. Finally got them dialed after knocking down the edge angle all the way from the rocker to the tip to 1deg, and slight detuning in addition. (Should've held off with the detuning, just for checking the edge tune, but was a bit hasty...) Also, the base edge angle was a bit tighter than 1deg out of the wrapper. Plus, the edges had a little rough finish, which made them bite into the ice a bit too well.
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Interesting that you had a similar experience! Now that I've dulled them out a bit they are feeling better. I retuned them at 1 degree but didn't go near the tips or tails. The extra grab worked great for groomers but off-piste was a little much. Overall I find myself reaching for the 115 more often for primarily off-piste days. That extra bit of rocker makes em super fun to throw around even though they pack a bit more weight.
@lassivaatamoinen5468 Жыл бұрын
@@riseandalpine the extra grab worked for me too, if there was anything soft to work on. But on longer icy stretches, possibly with some soft bumps, the added grip was a bit much. I still think there’s bunch of edge hold in store, but more manageable now. Haven’t had quite as extensive ice tracks to ski since tuning…
@jglads21 Жыл бұрын
Love the new sticks! Sweet colours too! Where did you end up mounting your bindings? People really seem to like going forward 1-1.5cm of recommended. Bring out the new big boys in the next video 🤘
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
I mounted the bindings at recommended. I don't do much switch landings these days. Would be fun to clip into someones who mounted forward to feel the difference.
@garybryant8957 9 ай бұрын
I have the 110s and I ski all conditions on them love them
@riseandalpine 9 ай бұрын
The 110's are so fun!
@ProjectRaijin Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel a couple weeks ago and I’m using it as my guide to my vacation to whistler in February, would love to meet and ride with you so I don’t die in the expert areas
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Hey Chris I appreciate you tuning in and glad my vids have been helpful. Stay safe out there!
@dobbsmovies Жыл бұрын
Nice skiing. Headed to Whistler next month. Hope it’s fully covered by then.
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Thanks! There will be lots of snow waiting for you!
@timtimlikespizza Жыл бұрын
Best skis in the game!! I picked these up just before this season and man oh man I can't help but smile every time I ride them!!
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Unreal right! Can't wait to ride the 115's. I have a feeling I'll like them even more.
@timtimlikespizza Жыл бұрын
@@riseandalpine Heck yeah, that's going to be amazing!!
@Warfreak 8 ай бұрын
Nordica skis are awesome! I have a beginner to mid Nordica Navigator 80 skis. I totally love it even if I am not as good of a skier yet. :D
@riseandalpine 8 ай бұрын
The Navigator looks like a relaly fun ski. 80mm is the perfect width for just about everything. Glad you're running Nordicas
@ajsorensen2585 Жыл бұрын
Sweet!! New Twigs, not only did you get 2 skis, but 2 pairs LOL Looks like there were some Jerry's who came out to play at the end, pretty steep there for Jerry, ripped right by the Jerry's! Haha
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
😂 😂 😂
@ran981248 Жыл бұрын
You got the 115? The ones that only comes in one length? AWESOME!!! If the Enforcers are still grabby after a while, it might be the factory tune that is messed up, which happens all the time for mass produced skis. You could take it to a shop tech to check it out. I'm curious which enforcer 105 length you got and your height and weight, if you don't mind sharing? I'm looking to get the enforcer sometime in the future too!
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
So stoked for the 115's. Good call with the factory tune. I'll def tune them up myself to the specs I usually like. I'm on the 191 and I'm 6'2 and fluctuate between 185-200lbs depending how much I'm eating LOL.
@lassivaatamoinen5468 Жыл бұрын
I'm 185cm/86kgs, so around same size and 186cm is quite enough ski. So, no need to upsize on the 104 Free unless you have (very) specific needs.
@Gage_M94 Жыл бұрын
I just picked up the 94s to run here in CO. This video made me super happy about my decision (maybe even should have considered the 100s). Either way, stoked to rip them this Sunday.
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Let me know how it go's! I just tried the 115's the last two weekends and absolutely love them too. No bad ski in that entire lineup.
@Gage_M94 Жыл бұрын
@@riseandalpine Hit a day at Winter Park and a day at A-Basin! Overall way more maneuverable of a ski than I expected and despite everyone online advising against these skis for an "intermediate" I felt totally in control. Highly recommend and I'll definitely be looking into some 104s or 110s next season for those true pow days.
@labbrattan16 Жыл бұрын
Great video dude! Just got the Enforcer 100 today and Im gonna try them out this weekend hopefully in some fresh pow!
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Sweeet - Let me know how you like them!
@colemangreene6450 Жыл бұрын
I got a pair of 104 free just need to get bindings. Been skiing solely different Volkl Gotama for the past 13 years, can’t wait to try these. Seems like the same charging character, power and stability, but more nimble and have a bit more energy. Can’t wait to get em on the snow.
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Awesome man. If you like to charge it's a super fun ski. I just ripped the 115's today and they are an absolute blast. A little more playful but can still lay down a solid edge.
@freedomrider5906 Жыл бұрын
Skiing the Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition. Super light, playful, stiff enough to carve on groomed, skis crud well and good in powder. True one quiver twig. Also ski the Head Kore 105's which are also an awesome ski, light and maybe a bit better in crud and powder.
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Ripstick is a sweet twig! I just ripped the enforcer 115 and actually think it might be a quiver killer for me!
@jxd209 Жыл бұрын
Man your a good skier!! Going to Whistler for the fifth time in two weeks. hope to see you on the hill
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Unreal! Have fun up there!
@joelantifaev592 Жыл бұрын
Oooo. I just got the exact pair at the beginning of the season. I’ve enjoyed them up at Whistler so far. Hope you like yours.
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Sick! Enjoying them so far!
@justinbayola Жыл бұрын
Looking good man!
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
thx Justin!
@hughprobyn9739 Жыл бұрын
Great review! I moved up to these 104 Free skis from Bonafides and I’m not looking back….they’re a total blast. They’re super agile as you say, so trees and bumps are no problem and they will bomb through anything. Get them on their edges and it’s like you’re on rails…just greased lighting. Gotta watch out though as you can get back seated in a hurry if you’re not careful. What made you get the Free over the Unlimited?
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
The unlimited was totally on my radar. I'm a pretty heavy guy and wanted something with burlier construction. Weight is always my friend when I'm skiing. Still getting used to the additional tail stiffness. Going to be a little more work on the uphill with the 115's though LOL.
@cdocski8905 Жыл бұрын
a good old contact point detune would really help with the tips and tails catching
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Good call!
@tristancleary Жыл бұрын
I was looking for this! first thing I thought too. Glad he saw it - should sort that out.
@HawgRiderBC Жыл бұрын
I always detune my tips and tails.
@Steve-yr5vi 8 ай бұрын
Nice, I have a similar ski the Blizzard Rustler 10, that type of terrain with fresh powder they is beyond fun, more of a religious experience really. I was never really one to get airborne in steep, heavily treed terrain until I got the Rustler 10's, my understanding is the Enforcer 104 is very similar. I do wonder about your comment "this ski wants speed", how fast were you going? I'd think the Enforcer 100 "wants speed", with the twin tip design I doubt the 104 is gonna be as stable as the 100. Where were you skiing?
@riseandalpine 8 ай бұрын
The 104 is really stable... it skis way under it's width. I'm still shook about it's ability to carve. Almost not playful enough sometimes because of the dampness. I also have the 115 which solves all that and also performs incredibly at speed
@digvt 10 ай бұрын
got the enforcer 100's and unleashed 98's for east coast skiing. The unleashed's definitely handle stupid tight moguls and trees better than the enforcer and have a lot more jibbability but it's hard to beat the absolute strength the enforcers have. I have yet to take the unleashed's in any freeride zones but the enforcer's absolutely crushed the no fall zone terrain off the Jay tram with their power and maneuverability.
@riseandalpine 10 ай бұрын
I've actually got a pair of unleashed 114 I'm excited to try. If they are anything like the Free's, which I've heard they are, should be an absolute blast!
@haftarun8 5 ай бұрын
Love it! Would you say these performed as nicely in trees and bumps as they did out in the open powder paradises? Thinking of the 89 or 94 variant of these as future skis for the East. Is it easy to spin around and not feel locked into straight forward turns all the time? (Currently on Kastle FX84's from 2014 and love them for their playfullness and versatility).
@riseandalpine 5 ай бұрын
These are on the stiffer side and 'playful' isn't how I would describe them. Versatile, stable and fun for sure. I can ride them on anything. It's helpful to adjust the tune as well to reduce tail grab!
@HawgRiderBC Жыл бұрын
For pow, I still love my Rossi Super7s, my Rossi S3s for rock skis, my QST106 with shift bindings for back country, and my old Salomon Enduro XT850s for the groomer days. My first pair of phat skis were my old Nordica W105s. Everyone thought they were water skis, now they aren't even considered phat.
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
hahaha sounds like you've got one hell of a quiver! QST's were totally on my radar as well.
@HawgRiderBC Жыл бұрын
@@riseandalpine My QST 106s are a "safe" ski, not too much rocker, so they don't "smear" like my 7s, but are much more reliable in questionable conditions, like those likely to be found in the Backcountry.
@owen_som Жыл бұрын
You are ripping today, looks like these skis are super nice
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Thanks Owen!
@nathankovach7414 Жыл бұрын
I just recently got a pair of enforcer 94s, I got the skinny version because I live on the us east coast, but I found the same attributes as you did. Somehow they still float in pow like crazy even as the thinnest version of the ski. Only downsides I found we're going backwards was pretty wierd and the tail doesn't have much pop to it, due to it's stiffness
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
The tail is def a tad stiff. I think that's also to do with the rocker profile. Not the most buttery ski I've played on. But it makes up in it's ability to charge when you let it fly. Feels ridiculously stable. I actually found switch riding to be okay. Haven't tried any bigger switch landings yet. 94 is a great width for the east!
@nacho-man1063 Жыл бұрын
I just got my first pair 94…. Still trying to adjust to this stiff ski…
@lassivaatamoinen5468 Жыл бұрын
Well, the 94 is a bit different, as the widths starting from 104 up are more "twin tippy". And 88, 94 and 100 have flatter tails, being a bit more all-mountain than freeride.
@itsdavidpurcell Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the new sticks! Those things will go through anything, except salad.
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Salad is impenetrable....
@will3057 Жыл бұрын
Do a video of you riding some of the bike park trails. Also sick skis
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
That would be fun! I'll have to look at a bike park map.
@cherlgolja5402 Жыл бұрын
White walkers always win 🥶
@scottriddell5501 Жыл бұрын
Had a pair on hire when I was there. I have the K2 mindbenders 99 still not sure if I like them as much as these. I also have the marker PT 16 s I love the binding but still frightened I lose one of the toepieces as they don't sell them separately and I bet there is loads of these that have been lost in the snow.
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
I haven't tried the PT's yet but I'm a little spooked about that too. Unless I'm doing a lot of transitions I'll prob be super diligent about packing the toepiece in my bag.
@scottriddell5501 Жыл бұрын
@@riseandalpine as you know it is a little fiddly to clip them back in and as you have probably lost stuff in the snow too be really careful with handling them as I can just see them disappearing into a snow drift . Had a crash with mine when I hit a deep snow wall and they ejected as normal bindings would have, which I hate the pin toe type for that reason as they just don't release as quickly if at all sometimes. Safe shredding
@grumpyone5963 Жыл бұрын
Great looking Bobby Dazzlers they are! I’m guessing easier for quick turns being half the weight.
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
I don't find that the weight makes much of a difference in terms of turn speed. Personally, I like weight under my feet. These might actually be tougher to turn in the trees because of reduced rocker compared to the Solomans. They are also a little bit longer making for a bigger turning radius. Excited to see the difference with the 115's
@grumpyone5963 Жыл бұрын
@@riseandalpine I’m not familiar with the term “rocker”, what do you mean by this?
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
@@grumpyone5963 The rocker is essentially the amount that the tip and tail rise. This means that less effective edge is on the snow when carving but it allows for more float and smear on the snow. The opposite of rocker is camber. I wrote an article on ski measurements if you want to learn more! riseandalpine.com/2022/02/16/an-experts-guide-to-choosing-the-perfect-skis-what-you-need-to-know-before-buying/#Rocker
@grumpyone5963 Жыл бұрын
@@riseandalpine Thanks for explaining.👍
@YetAnotherAaron Жыл бұрын
I've been going back and forth on if I should get these and swap out my J skis Hotshots.
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
If you want something a little more playful get the 115's or 110's. They ski like a dream in the pow and on just about everything. If you want to have a little more stiffness for carving and harder pack than the extra effective edge on the 104 is awesome. Can't go wrong with either!
@dmc7783 Жыл бұрын
I just ordered that exact same set of skis with some look pivot G 15. My current daily driver is Ripstick 106 black edition, I’m curious to see how the comparison will be.
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Sick!!! Let me know how they compare to the RipStick, I'm super curious.
@Kylmayfi1 Жыл бұрын
Loving the new QST 98 and QST Blank from Salomon. Lots of rocker in the tips and tails make them super playful.
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Sick! I'm excited to try my 115 enforcers, they got a bigger rocker profile so they should be more playful than the 104's which lean on the stiffer side.
@l-ll_lnGl2Y Жыл бұрын
My Faction ct3.0 was too grabby on hard and icy snow when I first got them. Changed factory base bevel from 0.5 to 0.75 did the trick.
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Good Call! Def might play around with the base bevel if things are still feeling wonky.
@tristancleary Жыл бұрын
@@riseandalpine (yes, you'll prob know this already) but another factor might be that the factory edges will be tuned the whole way along - you need to detune the tips with a diamond stone otherwise they'll grab. Otherwise, looked like a heck of a lot of fun!
@Elliotdumas93 Жыл бұрын
I do own a pair of enforcer 115 and let me tell you, you have to be ready, these are fast and shred everything 👌🏼 but way more planky then the 110 ( i own these too) sorry for my english, im from quebec😂
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Elliot dude... I got out on the 115 this weekend. Holy cow, flipping incredible. I think I might like the 115 better than the 104. It feels way smaller than 115. Such a sick ski. Super stoked about it.
@Elliotdumas93 Жыл бұрын
@@riseandalpine perfect for whistler😎👌🏼
@Simon-Simon-Simon Жыл бұрын
and quality built
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
totally! I need a well built ski with the thrashing I put them through.
@tca246 Жыл бұрын
Love my 88s in the Alps. Just grabbed a bargain pair of 104s in the spring sales so guess I need to hunt out some deeper pow next season! Any recommendations for north american resorts?
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
So many reccos - Somewhere on the powder highway would be a fun bet. I'd say KHMR, Red, whitewater or revy
@MB-px7en Жыл бұрын
this is such a satisfying watch lol
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it :)
@chazbickel4518 Жыл бұрын
the 104 Free likes to go fast. My daily driver here at Steven's Pass for the past 3 years.
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Such a rad ski. Glad you're still loving them. Looking forward to many memories in these things.
@darinsmith2458 Жыл бұрын
short story long... i just bought a pair... it looks like yours are longer.. mine are 179.. i brought a pair of skis in to have some work done on them and i brought a pair of skis in to possibly trade... i didn't want to lose my @$$ in the trade but o well.. i guess my big things were stability and dampness.. the skis i traded were reactionary... i sure liked what i saw out of your video and i hope that i can get my skis to do what you got yours to do..
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Enforcers are super stable! As long as you stay front side, they'll do what you want them too!
@darinsmith2458 Жыл бұрын
@@riseandalpine that is odd because i bought the skis to go off piste.. and also to stay on piste.. something that can do it all
@carlosmastrangelo5398 Жыл бұрын
The 104's are my best skis. They handle everything well. I call them Ferrari skis ....
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
I love that!
@muddyhumber Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the new "twigs". Knowing how well you rocked your narrow boards, I think the 104's will be go to whereas 115's will be for rare deep days. Amazed how you find spaces between the trees!
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Super excited to feel the difference in the two skis since the rocker profile is bigger on the 115. I'll let y'all know what i like best!
@tawp4415 Жыл бұрын
Nice! What is your skiing background btw? Did you race?
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tawp! I did the nancy Greene program at Manning park one day a week until I was about 12 years old. Then I started messing about in the park at Grouse lots in my teen years!
@finerbiner Жыл бұрын
I sport the 110's and they do great in quick turns.
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Dude I think the 110 & 115's are the kings of this lineup!
@lawrencehicks9607 Жыл бұрын
What is your height and weight? What length did you buy? Did you get the right size? 2023 Nordica Enforcer 88 179 cm. Love them for groomers and bumps
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
I'm 6'2 190-200lbs depending how much I'm eating lol. 191cm is the right size but I always could have sized down for a little bit of a smaller turning radius. The stability of this ski is super impressive and honestly feels like a GS ski that can still handle everything off piste with ease. Currently I'm really loving the 115, it's more playful and is an absolute killer when freeriding.
@lawrencehicks9607 Жыл бұрын
@@riseandalpine Your amazing in the trees on those skis. You are so quick flicking them around. I have multiple friends that also have the 104's and love them. One has both the 104 free and unlimited. They are both on me to buy a pair.
@Limestream73 Жыл бұрын
I just love my 100s.
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Sick!!! Such a good charging ski
@Garfield6067 Жыл бұрын
Could you possibly make a video on the best blue runs on each mountain?
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Hey Smiley. Here they are dude. Best groomers on Whis & Blackcomb. Video and written posts! Blackcomb Video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hqlplax5uN6qm6s.html Whistler Video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jJaof6aV0su6nGg.html Blackcomb Blog Post: riseandalpine.com/2022/01/20/top-10-groomed-ski-runs-on-blackcomb/ Whistler Blog Post: riseandalpine.com/2022/01/19/the-9-best-groomed-runs-on-whistler/
@Garfield6067 Жыл бұрын
@@riseandalpine thanks so much hopefully Ill see you when I go
@Denizz._ Жыл бұрын
OMG MY 2 FAV KZfaqRS skiing TOGETHER :) (onecutmedias new video)
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Rick's the best!
@Denizz._ Жыл бұрын
@@riseandalpine YEAH!!!
@ClaesN1973 Жыл бұрын
Hey, you mention it’s light, so I assume it’s the 104 Enforcer Unlimited and not the 104 Enforcer Free?
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Hey! Nope, it's the 104 enforcer free. I rode very heavy skis before with frame bindings so these things feel like a feather to me. Haven't tried the unlimited's myself but would be fun to do a comparison.
@gavinsibbald2766 Жыл бұрын
Do they remove a lot of fallen trees there?. You ski them so fast!
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Nope they usually just let nature take its course. When the snow gets deep enough they all start to disappear.
@longsenxu Жыл бұрын
Nice skis, how long are they?
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
191
@sascha20706 6 ай бұрын
Man Can I ask how tall you are, cause I thought of buying the 191cm and I‘m Like 6,4
@riseandalpine 6 ай бұрын
I'm about 6'2 and a bit. 191 is perfect for 6'4
@user-jy1qr4wy2l Жыл бұрын
Are these the unlimited?
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
These are the free's
@86j Жыл бұрын
What size did you end up getting. I remember you tested a 191 least season.
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Went with the 191 for both the 104 & 115
@rezanazari9687 9 ай бұрын
are these 104 free or the unlimited?
@riseandalpine 9 ай бұрын
The Frees! Let me know if you got any Q's about them! I also talk about my skis in one of my recent videos here if you're interested: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mreVeK11tcfcfqM.html
@zohkillerful Жыл бұрын
Have nordika navigator, and want enforcer 😊
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Sick! You totally won't regret the enforcer line, it's super fun. Just keep in mind it's a tad stiffer than other skis so isn't as playful for butters or park style skiing
@gregbillion7641 Жыл бұрын
Where did you mount yours?!
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
I always go recommended. Don't do much switch riding or landings these days so I like the stock setup.
@ScottyInVancouver Жыл бұрын
Which ski jacketis that ?
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Helly Hansen ridge infinity freeride coat from like 5 years ago
@EphesianOne18 Жыл бұрын
*Missing duck* at @10:41 lol
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
oooops LOL
@kevinl8440 Жыл бұрын
You lost me at "Marker..".
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
😂😂 You must ride pivots ;)
@kevinl8440 Жыл бұрын
@@riseandalpine I do have pivots on some skis since they are the best but clipping in and out in powder is a nightmare (especially when heli skiing) so I actually have Salomons on most my skis.
@nickv3085 Жыл бұрын
You’re pretty nimble in the trees but maybe spend some time dialing in your carved turn lol…
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
Groomers were ice sheets lol. Watch some of my carving videos then fire some criticisms/pointers my way. Always eager to improve and happy to meet ya on top of the race course :).
@nickv3085 Жыл бұрын
@@riseandalpine will do, and great attitude bud. I'd happily ski some gates with you...I'll keep that in mind if i ever make it up to whis in the winter. Normally only ride the park in the summer.
@Denizz._ Жыл бұрын
another W video :) I dare you to pin and heart this ALSO Your so close to 1 mil views
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
1 million.. WOW. Thank you so much. Feels super surreal.
@whoisthe1412 Жыл бұрын
crossing tips a little there buddy
@riseandalpine Жыл бұрын
I was feeling that! It doesn't have as much of a rocker profile as my old big skis so I need to keep way more engaged in the trees. The more engaged/frontisde & speed with these sticks the less they have a mind of their own. Excited to try the 115 version since they are more rockered!
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