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Nordica Enforcer 94 vs Fischer Ranger 90
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best All-Mountain Skis: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Enforcer 94 pairs a damp two-titanal build with a versatile 94 mm waist and a tail designed to pivot in tight spots. The Ranger 90 gives a lighter, narrower metal-reinforced ski at a lower price tier.
Nordica Enforcer 94
Buy itA 94 mm two-titanal all-mountain ski that Nordica builds for skiers who spend most of their time on trails.
- Nordica lists a 125-94-113 mm shape with a 16.5 m radius, which suits mixed turn shapes on groomers and soft snow.
- The 2 Ti Pulse Core puts a wood core and an elastomer Pulse core between two layers of titanal for a smooth, damp ride.
- An unlocked tail with more rise and a True Tip that trims ABS plastic from the tip are designed to make it easier to pivot at slower speeds.
- Nordica lists 3580 g per pair without saying which length, so compare weights carefully.
- Two sheets of titanal make it a ski for confident intermediates and better, not first-timers.
- It is sold flat, so you need to buy and mount a binding; Nordica suggests the Marker Griffon 13.
Fischer Ranger 90
Buy itA 90 mm all-mountain ski with a thin titanal layer and a light published weight at a lower price tier.
- Fischer lists a 124-90-114 mm shape and a 16 m radius, a narrower waist that is quicker edge to edge on firm snow.
- Sandwich sidewall construction and a Shaped Ti 0.5 layer add stability without the bulk of two full metal sheets.
- At a stated 1750 g per ski it is the lightest ski with a published weight in this group.
- Fischer does not say which length its dimensions and weight refer to.
- Only three lengths are listed, 170, 177 and 184 cm, so shorter skiers have no option.
- Fischer rates it for advanced skiers and lists its skiing area as more off-piste, so true beginners may find it demanding.
Side by side
| Nordica Enforcer 94 | Fischer Ranger 90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Intermediate to advanced skiers who want one stable ski for groomers with soft snow on the side. | Intermediate to advanced skiers who want a lighter, narrower all-mountain ski without paying top-tier prices. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Nordica Enforcer 94 - A 94 mm two-titanal all-mountain ski that Nordica builds for skiers who spend most of their time on trails. Choose the Fischer Ranger 90 instead if intermediate to advanced skiers who want a lighter, narrower all-mountain ski without paying top-tier prices.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best All-Mountain Skis: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).