It’s a rare opportunity to be able to test a ski before its official release — particularly when it’s still in the prototype stage. No final designs, just the ski itself. I have been skiing on Nordica’s Santa Ana model for 6 years, and I’m familiar with the brand and its skis, especially the Santa Ana.
If you’ve skied in the Rocky Mountains in recent years, you’ve likely come across the Nordica Enforcer and Santa Ana. These skis have gained popularity among individuals and rental fleets across the West due to their versatility and ability to handle various conditions.
In summary: The 2024 Nordica Enforcer and Santa Ana are outstanding all-mountain skis. They combine versatility with playfulness and represent an improvement over previous models. With the Santa Ana, you can feel the subtle changes in the terrain-specific metal. In this update, the overall ski feels more balanced, likely due to adjustments in the metal layer.
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Changes
New construction in Pulse wood core, and updated Terrain-Specific Metal (TSM) in the Santa Ana, new tailshape -
Materials
Full wood core, 2 sheets metal (Enforcer) or 1 sheet terrain-specific metal (Santa Ana) -
Enforcer widths (mm)
89, 94, 99, 104 -
Santa Ana widths (mm)
97, 92, 97, 102 -
Santa Ana lengths (cm)
150-179 -
Enforcer lengths (cm)
167-191
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Updated core -
More responsive feel -
All-new size range -
Great improvement on Nordica’s TSM in the Santa Ana -
New rocker shape plays up ski’s strength at higher speeds
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Could use more flotation -
Not as powerful as the 102/104 Free
2024 Nordica Enforcer and Santa Ana Ski Review
In 2024, Nordica made significant changes to the Enforcer and Santa Ana, introducing a new core, modifying the amount of terrain-specific metal in each length for the Santa Ana model, and changing the tail shape — all significant changes designed to enhance the ski’s versatility.
As editors at GearJunkie, we were among the testers who received one of the 200 mystery topsheet demo prototypes as part of Nordica’s “Proto” project, providing us with an early look at these skis.
Our initial impression? The new Santa Ana and Enforcer models are more playful, powerful, and versatile than ever.
Nordica Enforcer First Look
