Rossignol are a French company who have been making skis for a long, long time.
For this reason alone you can be assured that buying a Rossignol ski is a fairly safe bet. Tha it- of course- so long as you choose the model which is most suited to what you need from a ski.
Rossignol have a range of great skis available for this winter season: big mountain skis, downhill skis, racing skis, off piste skis, powder skis and park skis. Full ski reviews are provided below with information on important specifications: ski sizes, ski costs, construction materials etc.
Read on for information on Rossignol Skis available for this winter season...
You can also see our other ski review and ski equipment guide pages for information and reviews of 4Frnt Skis, Salomon Skis and Head Skis.
ROSSIGNOL PMC 2000
The Rossignol PMC ski is an easy ski for beginner to imtermediate skiers who are just getting to grips with turning on the more gentle slopes of the mountain. This will be a great tool to encourage progression and get you onto steeper slopes where having more control over speed is necessary. The narrow waist means that its an out and out piste ski and is very easy to get from edge to edge. This, combined with a soft flex, makes the ski very easy to turn and command.
Cost: £200 skis only
What Rossignol say about the PPMC 2000 Ski...
Novice to intermediate skiers seeking a stable, easy-turning ski that will help them improve their technique.
Specs:
Sizes: 146-154-162-170
Sidecut: 110/69/98
Radius: T.170 :15m
Structure: Basalt
Core: Foam
ROSSIGNOL PRO RC 112
The Rossignol Pro RC 112 ski is a beast! It is a proper big mountain and backcountry booter destroyer. It's a little wide for hard pack, but other than that the ski seems to glide, slide, dig in and carve wherever you take it and on whatever snow. It's got a reverse camber in the tip and tail and a very minor sidecut in the waist to yield a pretty massive turn radius of 35m: this is a ski which likes to go fast and straight. That said, the reverse camber at the tip and tail give an amazingly buttery, surfy feel to the turns when you make them.
Cost: £500 ski only
What Rossignol say about the Pro RC 112 Ski...
Rossignol has a long history of making the top desired big mountain skis. The new Reverse Camber Rossignol Pro PC 112 ski exemplifies that long history but at a whole new level. The Pro RC 112 is designed for the big mountain riders for extreme mountain adventures in variable snow and on the steeps. It is still the burly, hard charging, sandwich construction ski the top big mountain guys love, but with tip splayed to improve planing in bottomless pow. The Pro RC 112 is still the ski of choice for the hardcore skier that needs a reliable weapon for stomping big landings but with the new rocker'd tip it is amagizy nimbleness and adgily in pow, tracked-out crud, and spring corn. 100% off-piste.
Specs:
Sizes: 178-188-198
Sidecut: 140/112/120
Radius: 35m
Structure: Metal
Core: Wood
Ski Feat: Reverse Camber
ROSSIGNOL RADICAL R11 MUTIX
The Rossignol Rradical R11 Mutix ski is a ski for those who like to push themselves on the piste and need to be able to work both long and short radius turns. It's even possible to buy upgrades for this ski- how space age is that?! Don't worry though because it works fine without any changes to the standard retail setup. It's a light ski but relatively stiff so if you push hard enough you can get a lot of bounce from the turns and really crank up the edge grip. The result is a ski that is incredibly lively so long as its pushed hard enough.
Cost: £350 with bindings
What Rossignol say about the Radical R11 Mutix Ski...
Rossignol Radical Mutix Ski Technology - two pairs of skis in one. The Radical R11 is a dynamic carving ski that can be customized for long radius turns (with high speed, stability and power) or short radius turns (with quickness, responsiveness and liveliness). Expert skiers that don't want to be limited by the radius of the ski.
Specs:
Sizes: 155-165-175
Sidecut: 118/70/102
Radius: Dynamic SRA=13m Dynamic LRA=17m
Structure: Fibro-plastic DUALTEC IPS Custom
Absorption: VAS 100
Core: Microcell Carbon
ROSSIGNOL RADICAL R9X OVERSIZE
The Rossignol Radical R9X Oversize ski is a stiff ski which is a slightly tuned down version of Rossignol's race ski line up. It's relatively wide in the waist for a ski with such a short turn radius and this means that its actually quite good as an all mountain ski. It is definately built with the short radius turner in mind and is a pleasure to hop from edge to edge. It will suit intermediate to advanced skiers who enjoy working on their technique without pushing it too hard. It's a ski that will allow you to play off piste at least a little on those days when the groomers just aren't quite exciting enough.
Cost: £400 with bindings
What the Rossignol say about the Radical R9X Oversize Ski...
For racer and technical skiers seeking a powerful, stable, fast ski. Built with the same WorldCup construction but with oversized sidecut, hence the Radical RX9 OVERSIZE!
Specs:
Sizes: 160-165-170-175-180
Sidecut: 124/80/112
Radius: T.170:15m
Structure: Metal
Absorption: VAS 100
Core: Wood
ROSSIGNOL RADICAL R9X WORLD CUP
The Rossignol Radical R9X World Cup ski does what it says on the tin. It's a stiff race ski which needs a good skier to get the most out of it. It's got a radius a flex designed for doing medium sized turns at very high speed. You can put this ski on edge and push it as hard as you like and it won't flutter or flap. The waist of about 75mm gives a really strong edge grip and ensures that the skis stay directly underneath your centre of gravity and do not slide out. The narrow waist also means that you can transfer from edge to edge in super quick time.
Cost: £500 with binding
What the Rossignol say about the Radical R9X World Cup Ski...
World Cup racing GS ski for competitive athletes and technical skiers. The same ski that Ted Ligety and Lindsey Vonn use on the World Cup circuit. 100% GS racing.
Specs:
Sizes: 167-176-182-186-191
Sidecut: SIP
Radius: >27m
Structure: Metal
Absorption: VAS 100
Core: Wood
ROSSIGNOL S1 PARK
The Rossignol S1 Park ski is Rossi's more mellow park ski which is aimed at a beginner to intermediate skier who likes to stick to the park and wants to progress. Its very quick edge to edge and has good grip due to the thin waist. This makes it a very good pipe ski. The soft flex allows nose and tail press galore too!
Cost: £260 with binding
What Rossignol say about the S1 Park Ski...
The S1 screams all-terrain, air-to-carve versatility. For the jibber who wants to hang in the park all day or to surf the whole mountain with friends. The S1 is the perfect combo for jibbing everywhere.
Specs:
Sizes: 138-148-158-168
Sidecut: 110/80/103
Radius: T.168:20m
Structure: Cap
Core: Simplecore
Ski Feat: FlatTwin
ROSSIGNOL S2 PARK
This Rossignol S2 Park twintip is a great park ski but also a really good all mountain ski as its just stiff and wide enough to handle the crud. It's got soft enough flex that nose and tail presses are quite easy yet its got enough rigidity that it can be pushed quite hard and fast before it starts to flap. This ski will really suit someone who spends most time in the air but who likes to get amongst the off piste when the snow is good.
Cost: £325 with binding
What Rossignol say about the S2 Park Ski...
No need to sacrifice control in the air for float in deep snow! The new S2 does it all! Doesn't matter if you are throwing down big airs in the park or stomp it in the pow this 90mm width twin, is incredibly fast, stable, and agile on-piste and off, be repare to dominate the entire mountain.
Specs:
Sizes: 170-180
Sidecut: 122/92/115
Radius: T.170:20m
Structure: Mini Cap
Core: Monocore
Ski Feat: Rebound Tip Twin
ROSSIGNOL S3 PARK
The Rossignol S3 Park ski is slightly wider than the S2 Park and with quite a lot more stiffness to it. This ski is also ideal for backcountry skiing. A large radius sidecut means that high speeds and long turns are the aim of this model. The slightly reverse (anti-hourglass) camber of the tip and tail allow for swishy sideways powerslides. Sweet!
Cost: £450 with bindings
What Rossignol say about the S3 Park Ski...
The new Rossignol S3 Park is two skis in one. The S3’s features Rossignol Amptek profile combining, early raise tip and tail, camber underfoot, reverse sidecut in the tip and tail and sidecut underfoot. When skiing powder the 128/98/118 directional sidecut is dominate which is perfect for slash and buttering turns. On the piste the110/98/110 sidecut skis like a true twin in the park or landing switch. The S3 gives a whole new mean to one ski quiver.
Specs:
Sizes: 168-177-186
Sidecut: 128/98/118
Radius: T.186:22m
Structure: Mini Cap
Core: Monocore
Ski Feat: (sigma?) Rebound Tip
ROSSIGNOL S4 PARK
The Rossignol S4 iPark ski s an out and out park beast that can help you boost as high as you could ever want. It's got an 84mm waist so its quick from edge to edge yet wide enough to give a very stable platform. When it comes to landing this ski has just the right amount of flex to allow for a bit of absortion without any nasty bounceback. It also performs well all over the mountain but its not great for the deepest pow. This ski would suit good park skiers who want to go bigger and better.
Cost: £525 with bindings
What Rossignol say about the S4 Park Ski...
The ultimate competition weapon. Kevin Rolland loves its great pop, lightness and stability when jib skiing. The S4 eats the competition for lunch, whether skiing in rail jams, slope style and super pipes. The S4 is our team approved pro model, for the riders who lives and breathes in the park. Don't be afraid to ski the rest of the mountain with it too, it tears up anything on the hill..
Specs:
Sizes: 160-167-174-181
Sidecut: 116/84/109
Radius: T.181:21,4m
Structure: Mini Cap
Core: Dual Core
Ski Feat: Rebound Tip Twin
ROSSIGNOL S5 BC
The Rossignol S5 BC is another Backcountry ski from Rossi which excells in the air or in the deep. The 98mm waist gives excellent floatation in the deep stuff but is not so wide that you can't engage an edge when you hit a patch of harder stuff or want to get on the groomers for that park run at the end of the day. Good for someone who wants an all round ski but prefers to charge lines in the backcountry.
Cost: £550 with bindings
What Rossignol say about the S5 BC Ski...
For throwing down a switch 10 in the park or skiing bottomless powder, the S5 is all about versatility. The 98mm waist combined with a progressive sidecut gives the rider a huge advantage in soft snow and facilitates hookup on the groomers. The S5 is the KING of 'The New School' all mountain skis.
Specs:
Sizes: 171-178-185
Sidecut: 128/98/121
Radius: T.185:21,3m
Structure: Mini Cap
Core: Tricore
Ski Feat: Rebound Tip Twin
ROSSIGNOL S6 BC
With graphics designed by skateboard ledgend Steve Caballero, the Rossignol S6 BC ski is a ski which has got good looks and some serious street cred before it even touches the snow. This one is getting into the realm of the big giant fatso which is most at home in the soft snow. It's got the stiffness and large radius which will allow good skiers to really push the ski without wiggle or flap effect.
Cost: £600 with bindings
What the Rossignol say about the S6 BC Ski...
Keep an open mind, fat is where its at. Mike Hopkins rides the S6 due to its versatile and lightweight feel. This fatty, floats in pow with ease, yet rips all over the mountain with stability and quickness. You will find the S6 is one of the most versatile 110mm wide skis you'll ever ride. You will be grinning from ear to ear.
Specs:
Sizes: 174-186
Sidecut: 140/110/133
Radius: T.186:21,3m
Structure: Mini Cap
Core: Tricore
Ski Feat: Rebound Tip Twin
ROSSIGNOL S7 BC
Fatty fatty fat fat. The Rossignol S7 BC Skis are Fat. This one is for that heli trip to Alaska which you've been saving for for the last ten years. After all, if you're gonna ski powder then you might as well float rather than sink. I'm sure you might still manage to fit in theoccassional face shot anyway when its really deep. This ski, like the other BC models, has got a reverse camber on the tip and tail section which helps to preventedge catch scenarios and allows you to hack and slash like you did in your wildest dreams.
Cost: £650 with bindings
What Rossignol say about the S7 BC Skis...
Artist: Will Barras. The most revolutionary powder twin tip to hit the backcountry... The S7’s features Rossignol Amptek profile combining, early raise tip and tail, camber underfoot, reverse sidecut in the tip and tail and sidecut underfoot. Rossignol has created the perfect powder tool for backcountry skiers who have a fetish for skiing the deep.
Specs:
Sizes: 166-176-188
Sidecut: 145/115/123
Radius: T.188:18m
Structure: Sandwich
Core: HardCore
Ski Feat: Rebound Tip
ZENITH Z1.0 OVERSIZE
The Rossignol Z 1.0 Oversize ski is a piste machine for the intermediate skier who likes to stay inside the ski resort boundary. It's got a pretty soft flex and is thin in the waist so its easy to throw around. Its a great tool for perfecting turns and for taking it easy.
Cost: £300 with bindings
What Rossignol say about the Zenith Z1.0 Oversize Skis...
Aspiring expert skiers who are looking for a versatile and stable all-mountain ski.To get carving on medium slopes. For a variety of terrain at medium plus speeds.
Specs:
Sizes: 146-154-162-170-176
Sidecut: 119/70/100
Radius: T.170 :16m
Structure: Composite
Absorption: Internal VAS
Core: Microcell
ZENITH ZR3.0 OVERSIZE
The Rossignol Zenith ZR 3.0 Oversize ski is very similar to the Zenith Z 1.0 but has a lot more kick to it so suits the better on piste skier. The waist is still narrow and the weight is light so its easy to initiate turns. Great edge grip and stability at speed equals a lot of fun on groomed hard pack.
Cost: £325 with bindings
What Rossignol say about the Zenith ZR3.0 Oversize Skis.....
For good skiers looking for tolerant, stable, playful skis suitable for a wide variety of terrains. A more aggressive design.
Specs:
Sizes: 154-162-170-176
Sidecut: 122/72/105
Radius: T.170 :16m
Structure: Basalt
Absorption: 3D VAS 80
Core: Microcell