![]() Both are excellent one-quiver options for riders that spend the majority of their time on groomers or in regions with moderate snowfall. But the Nordica is more comfortable in tight spaces with its nimble, easier-to-manage flex (this also makes it a better option for intermediate-level skiers). In parsing out the differences, the Mantra is noticeably wider at the tip (by 8mm), and its stiffer build gives it the advantage in terms of stability. It’s a close call between the M6 and Nordica Enforcer above, and both are versatile, standout models. In practice, it’s pretty impressive, and the M6 feels comfortable at everything from tight and quick turns to wide GS sweepers. You also get the brand’s 3D Radius (also found in the Kendo below), which effectively gives the ski three different turn radii. Völkl did make some adjustments to the Titanal Frame construction: Shorter skis now have less metal and are a little softer, while longer options are stronger with more metal. It remains an extremely powerful and precise all-mountain option that’s perfectly happy in the hands of hard chargers at speed. On the heels of the extremely successful and well-loved M5, Völkl didn't rock the boat too much with the latest M6 Mantra. ![]() What we don’t: Requires a strong pilot not a very playful ski overall. What we like: Sturdy and fast with versatile dimensions for all-mountain hard chargers. See the Nordica Enforcer 94 See the Women's Nordica Santa Ana 93īest Ski for Hard Chargers 2. It’s worth noting that Nordica also offers their popular women’s Santa Ana collection, which we found delivers similarly well-rounded performance at a lighter weight. Unless you spend your days searching out powder stashes-during a late-season storm cycle, we did find ourselves wishing for the wider 100-millimeter model, or even the lighter and more playful 104 Free-the Enforcer 94 is a great match. From the very first run, we felt completely comfortable: The ski is surprisingly easy to turn, excels at a range of speeds, and hits a sweet spot in width for true coast-to-coast appeal. In testing the ski, one standout trait we kept coming back to was its natural and predictable performance. In a very crowded field of all-mountain options, the Enforcer’s do-everything character puts it at the top of our 2023-2024 rankings. The result is that the ski has lots of pop as you combine turns on and off trail, grips exceptionally well on hardpack, and still can put a lot of power down with two sheets of metal. Notable tweaks to the design, including greater use of carbon fiber and a lighter-weight front end that features less plastic and more wood, increased versatility. The mid-width “94” is our favorite of bunch for all-mountain use thanks to its sturdy yet fun personality. Updating a top-selling model is risky business, but we think Nordica nailed the latest Enforcer line. ![]() What we don’t: A little narrow for powder days. What we like: About as well-rounded and versatile as it gets in the all-mountain category.
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