The season's almost over, I'm about to wax seal my skis along with my credit card, but this video may be changing things here. As an aggressive skier, I've always liked the enforcer 100 and the rustler9, but the enforcer I have the 2019 version and I just can't go through trees too much if I'm spending the entire day on the mountain, my legs would get tired. The rustler on the other hand, does pretty much everything perfectly, except for hard charging LOL, the tip is so long and so soft, I get really nervous sometimes. This thing right here, the only 2 things that's holding me back right now is the graphic, and that fact I haven't finished watching this whole video yet, I paused it to write this comment. I'm not sure what would happen after I finish the whole video haha.

Purchased the '23 (same as '24) 186cm nordica unleashed 98s and love them. Extremely similar to k2 kung fujas, but stiffer, which means faster speeds

Oh boy is this great !! This is March Madness

I just got soul rider 87s a few monthes ago. Love them to death. But since they've discontinued the line up I'll be getting these in the future! Nordica is knocking it out of the park I don't even bother to look at other brands because I know Nordica has it all right now.

Hey folks, great video! I'm finally putting my dynastar menace 98 in 175 length to bed and hunting for a new ski. I absolutely loved the menace (had it mounted at -2 cm from center and skied 75% park, about 50/50 rails and jumps, and 25% rest of mountain) but am looking for something just slightly longer ~180. Right now I'm wavering between Nordica Unleashed 98 in 180 length (would probably try to mount -2 cm from center), Black Ops 98 in 182 length, Armada Edollo at 180 length. I've tried J Skis All play at 177 cm and it felt way too short/noodly, and I've heard some people find the Edollos pretty noodly so I'm a bit worried about that. I've also read online that Black Ops 98 is not the most forgiving ski and not many people get along with it. There's not too much online about the Unleashed 98. Sorry for the long paragraph, but any advice?

A Bent Chetler with metal - sounds perfect. Can you send 2 demo pairs to Sunday River for next week? I'm heading down to the U14 Norams with my racer kids and my lady from Toronto - so the SUV is going to be filled with race skis and I only get to bring 1 pair - I have to decide between a carver or an Enforcer 88 - but I want to bring both. Do you have any in stock? Awesome review as usual.

The Choose Your Own Adventure bit make me chuckle :) Just recently found your site and youtube page, awesome reviews guys, I'm hooked! Going to test out some new skis in the coming weeks and have narrowed it down based on watching a ton of your reviews. I need help finding that new "one-ski-quiver" ski for me. I'm a heavier guy, 5'11" 230. 42 years old, former patroller, expert skier. I've skied 35 years, mostly in Northern Utah, but now in the PNW. I need a ski that can do everything from carving on groomers (50%) to skiing soft chop in trees and bowls (40%) and still float in powder (10%). I'm moving on from my 2009 Volkl Gotama (105mm) 183 which I really enjoyed. Kind of heavy, stiff, and blast through anything, but still float, and were surprisingly decent in tight trees (Maybe because of the partial twin tip?). I like a damp ski for long, high speed turns when I get the chance, something stable through crud, - *but the thing is* - I'm spending almost all my time teaching my 6yo and 8yo on greens! (Soon to be blues). So it would be nice to have something that is fun to mess around on with them and do wall hits and what not. Because the majority of my time now is skiing with and teaching my kids, and not all that other stuff. :) But when I do get the chance to head out with some friends or on my own, it needs to rip. From your reviews I'm looking at: Nordica Enforcer 100 Nordica Enforcer 94 Salomon Stance 96 Elan Ripstick 96 Black Blizzard Rustler 10 Maybe these Unleashed 98s?? Any strong vibes on any of these for me and anything I should maybe stay away from? I keep coming back to the Enforcer 100 because it sounds rewarding, can carve hard, and floats, but also the Stance 96 because it sounds like it can maybe be a little bit more playful and looser for getting backwards when teaching? I think I'll be a 182-186 in length regardless, does that sound right? Thanks!

I tried the Unleashed 98 at a spring demo and it was really awesome. Super fun and maneuverable in woods and tricky stuff -- going backwards is great. Also loved the feel on piste. Perfect ski. I can only imagine the downsides, like presumably something wider might be in order for super deep snow or charging wide open stuff? But I really enjoy the exploration and maneuverability and this ski also makes me excited about learning some new tricks. Watching your other reviews helped steer me into trying these. Oh -- I remember one drawback: the boring graphics. Oh and I didn't get the chance to try the 108 so I'll be very interested to hear your thoughts on that one

Im so sick of you and your amazing reviews! I was in between the QST 98 and BC 100 and now this ski comes up and now I’m between the 3! Can you give your thoughts on which ones excel or fall short in certain applications between the QST 98, BC 100, and Unleashed 98? And personally which one do you guys like the best and why? Again awesome review and as soon as I figure out which ones to get Ill be ordering them from y’all. Cheers fellas. Also, which would you say of the 3 is the superior all mountain ski?

Hey guys, great review. Thanks for the helpful information. Wondering your recommendations on length for the 98s. I am 511, 165 lbs and ski Colorado. I like bumps, trees and side country but do not ski the park anymore. I am leaning towards the 180s for stability at speed and flotation in powder days.

Guys, your reviews are just awesome but every time I think I've chosen a new set of planks, you publish another review and I change my mind! I'm 6'1", 205lbs and ski in Europe (French Alps). I guess ability is subjective but I'm probably what you would classify as advanced. Currently have an old set of Sir Francis Bacons but finding myself spending more time on piste / side-hits. Don't really ski switch that much anymore but do love the playfulness that the twin on my bacons offer and find myself going backwards to teach and video my kids! Love popping jumps all over the hill. I like to rip it on groomers and charge hard (the Bacons get a little sketchy north of 80kph in a straight line), using quick turns and loving both rapid, surfy, slarvy turns as well as some carving. I'd say my needs were closer to Bob's than Jeff's from the reviews I've watched - I pretty much want the best of all worlds and, as I have to travel to the mountains from the UK, want a one ski quiver that can handle it all from hard pack to crud, pow to spring snow. I'm currently looking at these Unleashed, but also Rustler 9's, Elan Ripsticks (probably Black), Fischer Ranger 96, Black Crows Serpo (or possible Camox!) and Line Blade Optics 96!! Would love to know your thoughts on the these and how they stack up against what I'm looking for! Thanks guys - keep up the great work!

Couple more comparisons for firmer snow..New Ranger 102 and Declivity 102?? Thanks Nick

Hey guys! Thank you for the informative reviews! I am pretty set on giving the unleashed 98 a go this season. I’m hung up on length… I am 5’10, 230. Should I go 174 or 180?

Great reviews as always guys. After a long debate I'm set on these as my daily drivers, edging it over the enforcer 100s and rustler 10 as it just seems more fun, versatile and less tiring. Quick question on sizing: I'm 183cm, 83kg, pretty aggressive skier doing mix of terrains, enjoy jumps and bit of switch/180s. Torn between 180 & 186- hearing people say you can size up in this ski, but worried 186 may be unnecessary hard work for short turns/trees/180s. I'm also not the most technical skier in v tight stuff. That said I'd appreciate the extra stability at speed and potential extra float in deeper stuff of the 186cm - I don't have a dedicated powder ski so this will be my go to. V grateful for any advice- thanks

Another awesome review boys! 185cm 200lb directional skier. Reccomneded mount point work alright or 1 or 2cm back? May have missed it in the video but where did Bob mount them? Thansk Nick.

Hey guys, love the reviews. These skis seem awesome! How do they compare to the 104 FR, Declivity 102 or Mindbender 99 ti? I’m an advanced directional skier who likes to rip groomers but like a bit of tail rocker to help with turns in bumps/trees. West coast skier who goes off piste when there’s fresh snow.

Would like your thoughts about how to determine the best mounting point for bindings on a ski. Could you address this?

Been waiting for this since the “preview” video! Awesome review as always! I ski the Soul Rider 97s 2.5cm back. Based on the center of camber comment I was thinking I would land somewhere around -3.5 or -4. Particular thoughts? I’m mostly all mountain but learning some park when I can and generally look for every playful thing to hit on the way down. Thanks as always gents and the rest of the team there!

How do these compare to the 104 free/unlimited specifically in terms of carving performance? I assume the skinnier and more directional enforcers would outcarve it, but I'm curious about the slight width, weight, and shape tradeoffs when it comes to carving with the twin tip enforcers. Great reviews as always! Much appreciated.

Any recommendations compared to rhe QST 98? I live in PNW, charge hard, but want a versatile ski to cut through the crud out here and rip icy groomers. I will stick to my ON3P kartels on POW days.

Yeah,i use to choose a way in those books and then go "ahhh ,let's see where the other one go" hahaha

For me this ski sounds a lot like the origin 96 with vmt. I’m glad to skis more skis like this. I think they fit a wider range of skiers and terrain.

Great review, looks like a super fun ski! It's a shame they don't have a high 80's model to replace the Soul Rider 87 since those are sadly no more. Any ideas of a similar high 80 waist all mountain twin tip would be appreciated! I've been riding some Ranger 102's only the last couple of seasons, and want something that's a good step down for when conditions aren't great, but can still handle trees and bumps when things aren't fresh. I rode a friends pair of SR87's this season and they were a blast, but it seems like Nordica is only doing the 97's now. Any ideas would be appreciated!

I have a Dynastar M Free 108 and enforcer 94. Trying to find a 100mm ski that’s more easy going and great through trees and bumps. Looking at either the bent 100 2024 or this unleashed 98 2024 version. What would you guys go for? Thanks, you guys are for the boys!

Nordica unleashed 98, 2024 rustler 9, elan ripstick 96 black, or Fischer ranger 96. What’s your one quiver suggestion for strictly NH, VT, ME? 250lbs, I ski blues with the kids, a little off piste, no hard charging. Need playful low speed maneuverability. Top speeds moderate at best. Looked at and skied the maverick 86c. Wonderful ski but considering getting something a bit wider, more versatile to grow into.

Thanks for the great review. How do these compare to the new Black Crows Atris?

Intermediate/Advanced skiier torn between the Salomon QST 98's, THESE, or something more directional like the Mindbender or Enforcer. Could you give some comparisons between the QST 98's vs these and where these two would be better vs the Mindbender/Enforcer? Thanks!

Loving the reviews! I am just wondering what your thoughts would be with regards to the Enforcer 94 unlimited vs the Unleashed 98's vs Elan ripstick black 96. I'm a strong intermediate bordering on advanced skier, very confident and like going fast on-piste, but definitely more an intermediate off-piste, but absolutely love tree skiing (pretty much all I do in Japan, if I can!). I'm an Australian who ski's predominantly Japan and New Zealand (very different conditions) and am looking for something to replace my old 168cm 2016 Armada Edollo's, and want something more geared towards true all mountain, that can comfortably ski off-piste and on, in powder or firmer snow. I'd use these mostly as a directional twin and don't do a whole lot of park anymore. Was settled on the Enforcer 94 unlimited's, until I saw this review and the Elan ripstick black 96's! Any thoughts on what would be a better fit would really be really appreciated!

I was leaning towards the enforcer 104 free but was hesitant due to the weight, skied a pair of Rossi escapers this season and liked them ok. This may be what decide to do since I'm used to lighter skis. Im 6'1" 195 lbs and love skiing the whole mountain from bombing down groomers to jumping off natural rollers/jumps, do you recommend these over the 104 free? It also seems similar to the 104 Unlimited What size do you recommend as a strong intermediate - advanced skier at my height and weight?

How do they compare to BlackUps Holyshred from Rossignol? Which ones are better for moguls and tries? More stable on grooms? Thank you and thx for the great review!

Can you guys share your opinion on a comparison between these skis and the Fischer Ranger 102 fr (pink/blue edition from 21/22 season)? Will be intersecting for the huge crowd of fans of the retired Ranger 102 Fr (and please, do not mix with the new "no fr" 102 edition, that have nothing in common with the only real Ranger).

Can you advise how this compares to the Mantra M6. I love speed, but also looking for more control in trees and bumps where my friends often drag me. My skill level in trees and bumps is average at best, but I think I'd spend more time there if I felt more in control. Prior to watching this video I was leaning heavily toward the Mantra M6, compared to the Enforcer 104 for a so called all mountain ski, now I'm wondering if the unleashed 98 is a better choice. Maybe advise which is better on hard groom, soft groom, bumps and trees. And where would you advise mounting bindings for the best balance between speed, and bumps? I've been watching your reviews all winter. Keep it up!

Great review ! What would be your choice vs the Blizzard Ruslter 9 or 10 ?

How do they compare to black crows camox? Looking yo buy a 97/98 ski for my next year. Which would be better

How would you compare this to the Fischer Ranger 102 2023?

Do you think Attack 14 MN Demo bindings would work well on this ski? I want to mount a bit forward of factory but if that doesn't work for me or if I want to go out west, I dont want to be remounting.

does it make sense to get these if i already have the bent 90 and black crow atris?

Jeff so how did you mount your unleashed 98 comparing to the true center? I trust your taste and would do the same, I also like doing freestyle in the off piste terrains...

I'm looking for a ski to complement to my reckoner 112s for days that there will not be much snow in CO. Debating between the unleashed 98 and rustler. How would these compare? I'm not looking for a hard charger, but just want a versatile ski that can still make some nice turns.

Hey you don't really talk about the actual mounting point. What would you recommend for little switch riding, 360s and that playful character but still some good powder and all mountain performance. My Faction CT 2.0 are 3cm behind center right now and I can definitely can feel how it is affecting carving and high speed performance but obviously butters are much more fun.

Is this ski a daily usuable ski that performs good in the ski park, is manoeuvrable, can carve well, is good in powder and still feels comfortable?

This is an interesting ski. An improvement that they could still make to it would be to reduce the tip and tail splay more and remove the tapering away of the effective edge at tips and tails, and narrow it down to 95mm under foot. This kind of ski is otherwise perfect. See the Atomic Theory from back in 2012 for the original and still the best one ski quiver IMO. I reckon they stopped making that because it meant people end up having more than one set of skis, that's what happened to me.... Still wish I could get another set of them.

I wonder how this compares to the K2 Poacher? With the metal I imagine a little more stable but there doesn't seem to be a lot of 95mm twin tip park skis with legitimate all mountain versatility.

Looking for a high 90's daily driver (for non-powder days) in Utah. How does this ski compare to the Line Blade Optic 96?

Hey Jeff! I was thinking of buying the unleashes 98 and wanted to put a pivot 15 on it but the ski width is 98 and the closest brake sizes with the pivot 15 are 95 and 115. I was just wondering what size brakes u had because I have heard your not supposed to have a brake size 15mm wider than the ski? That's all thanks!

How would these compare to the Holy Shreds? Are they more damp?

How would this ski compared with Fischer Ranger 102 fr? My current quivers are enforcer 88 and Rossignol Hero MT Ti. Thinking to add another wider ski but not too wide and not as stiff/heavy as my enforcer 88

Looking to replace my Enforcer 93 and soul rider 87 with this ski or bent chetler 90's. I can't decide ... Which would you give the nod to if you had to pick bent or unleashed?

Hi guys! I’ve got another question on these: would this be a contender for best carving ability combined with soft snow performance?

How would the performance of the Unleashed compare to the corresponding length of the Santa Ana?

Thinking about length for these and was leaning more towards the 174, being 5'11'' around 160, and I am second guessing myself. Am I limiting myself going with this length rather than the 180s?

So how insane is it that I put S/Lab shift bindings on these for a solid/stable touring setup?

How do you think these will do on hard packed frozen courdroy? It's the only bane of my enforcer 100s.

How does these compare with Blizzard Hustle 10 and Nordica free 104 unlimited for forrests?

How would the Unleashed 108 perform compared to the Enforcer Free 104 or 110?

do you have a size chart? im between 174 or 180 need help. i was a racer all my life and im 5'7

How does this stack up against an origin 96 or ranger 96/102/102fr?

Guys how does this compare to the black crows camox?

Are these left/right specific?