Nordica Enforcer 80 S: Full Breakdown
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The quick verdict: Be clear about what this is: a junior ski, sold in kids' lengths of 120-160cm. Within that world it is one of the best built junior skis money can buy, and it can suit very petite adults, but most grown-ups need an adult ski. ~$400, ~$500 with bindings
Overview
The Enforcer 80 S is the kids' version of Nordica's famous Enforcer line, and unlike most junior skis it is built like the real thing: a full wood core, sidewall construction, and a sintered base where the typical kids' ski gets a soft cap build and a slow extruded base. Evo's own copy sums it up as a real ski. That construction is why it shows up in adult conversations at all; at 160cm it can work for a very light, shorter adult on a budget. For everyone else it is the ski to buy for a fast-progressing kid or young teen who wants to follow you anywhere on the mountain.
Where It Shines
- Adult-style construction (wood core, sidewalls, sintered base) that is rare at junior prices
- Holds an edge far better than cap-built kids' skis as speeds climb
- Forgiving rocker profile keeps it approachable for developing skiers
- Versatile all-mountain shape for kids who ski the whole hill
Tradeoffs to Know
- Sizing tops out at 160cm, so it is not suitable for most adults
- More directional and demanding than true entry-level kids' skis
- Narrow waist and flat tail limit powder and freestyle use
Who It’s For
Aggressive, progressing kids and young teens, plus the occasional very petite adult hunting value. Heavier or taller teens should move up to the adult Nordica Enforcer 94 sooner rather than later.
How It Compares
As a junior ski, the Enforcer 80 S no longer appears in our adult lineup; its slot in Buying Your First Skis now belongs to the Nordica Steadfast 80 DC. Related: the adult Nordica Enforcer 94.