Rossignol Bandit B3 2007 Ski Review

Model: Rossignol Bandit B3 (2007)
Size(cm) / Radius(m): 150/? 160/? 168/? 176/17.3 184/? 190/?
Sidecut: 120-83-110

Manufacturer’s Description of the Rossignol Bandit B3:

"User programme : 70% Freeride - 30% Piste. These new skis in the spirit of Freeride are for all intermediate skiers who want to carve serenely off-trail and ride the pistes too. This is the BANDIT revolution!"

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Reader Ski Reviews of the Rossignol Bandit B3 2007
Rossignol Bandit B3 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 11/11

My background is alpine for 35 years with about 6 of those years as a certified instructor.  14 years have been with an emphasis in telemarking in the backcountry.  Had a chance to try these skis on a trip to Snowbird, UT and they were fantastic!  In deep, light snow as well as snow that has had a chance to set up they delivered.  Their heavy weight made turning effortless when brought up to speed and when a snow covered object was encountered resulting in an acute change of direction, they were easily redirected back into the fall line.  Did not get a chance to make enough turns on the groomed runs to give an accurate evaluation.

Rossignol Bandit B3 2007
Written by xcjamie on 11/21

A slightly more versatile and fun ski than the B-Squad.  It is a very stable ski and can hold its own everywhere but the park.  It’s one of the most versatile big mountain skis out there this year.

Rossignol Bandit B3 gear review by ?xcjamie?

Rossignol Bandit B3 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 12/25

I demo’d these yesterday following 9” of new, fresh but heavy powder.  On piste became off piste really quickly as the snow was knee deep in more than a few places.  In those conditions, I found the B3 a very slow reacting ski and it felt almost like the ski was skiing me rather than the other way around.  When it did catch an edge, the feedback was so minimal that I would oversteer every time.

In the heavy Cascade oatmeal, this was definitely not a fun ski.  I had more fun switching back to my old Salomon X-Scream 9s for the rest of the day, unfortunately.

Rossignol Bandit B3 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 02/16

I demo’d these today, 184cm, at Kirkwood in 40 degree, 3 day old snow - a combination of wet snow in the sun and firm crud in the trees.  I also rode the Mantra 184, Scott Mission 183, and the Mantra 191. 

These skis were unstable compared the the others listed above.  Not that great in the soft, not that great in the crud.  High speed groomers had these wiggling around like a noodle.  If want to feel like you are going really fast, buy this ski.  If you really want to ski fast, demo the Mantra before buying this ski.

Rossignol Bandit B3 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 05/04

I’m confused what to do here. It says B3, but the B4 is pictured. The B3 is Orange & White.

Rossignol Bandit B3 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 08/31

and is a wuss board.  Easily overpowered and unstable above 30mph.  Even in east coast “powder” conditions ski balked at straightlining cut badly up junk.  Rossi missed badly with this effort.

Rossignol Bandit B3 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 01/08

i’m reading these reviews and can’t believe anyone would even try such a fat ski in some of the conditions listed.  I demoed the B3 at Snowbird a couple yrs ago during a complete whiteout at the top of the tram.  got half way down and you could actually see.  This was in January so it was cold and the powder was light and fluffy.  These skis just floated effortlessly down runs.  turns were calm and easy (down blacks).  Would use a B2 in some of the spring conditions listed above, another great ski…

Rossignol Bandit B3 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 01/24

Yes, I actually own these. Bought them on closeout last year. Now after many skiing days I can say they are great all-around skiis. Great on power and good on the moguls too. very stable. No learning curve either. I just put them on and they felt great.

Rossignol Bandit B3 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 04/21

I was lucky enough to hire a pair of Bandith B 3 skis in La Thuile this year.We had fresh snow apprx 15cm and they were just out of his world and now i want to sell my head xrc and by a pair of bandits.I f you have not tried the you do not know what you are missing.The take approx an hour to get used to but then you can carve or go off piste and thy are just great.

Rossignol Bandit B3 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 08/11

I brought these skis just the other day and have had one days skiing on them. I found them fantastic. They were fast, the edges seemed to cut into the ice well, they glided over soft, deep powder, I found an immediate improvement in my skiing on these skis. I ski mostly of trail and had a great time on them. I did find through the rough moguls there was a bit of feed back if skiing straight into them and, I wasn’t use to the way they reacted over jumps caused a few falls until I got use to them. I also got told of once for skiing to fast past the chair lift, I loved the high speed achieved on them

Rossignol Bandit B3 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 08/21

I’ve own a pair of the 2005-2006 version of this ski.  I’m 5’8, 160# and the 176 does not feel stable at high speeds as other folks have mentioned above.  In soft, not to heavy powder this ski does fine, but in those conditions why not just use a fatter ski and get a lot better flotation?  On the groomers, crud, heavy powder, etc I found this ski to simply be ok and not really excel at anything.  Overall, there are much better all mountain skis out there like the Dynastar Legend Mythic Rider.  The b3’s are my official beginning of the year rock ski now.

Rossignol Bandit B3 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 11/16

Did Rossi stop making these?? Why? It’s a great ski.  Bought them last year on closeout and absolutely love them. Excell on powder, but great on everything, including moguls. No learning curve, just install and ski your heart out!

Rossignol Bandit B3 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 03/09

The colour schems are different between the US / UK. So the B3 is green in the UK. I bought these skis for freeriding having demos many a pair. Those who say they are not good at turning perhaps need to re-educate their legs rather than blaming the equipment. I was on Atomic 9.11 carves and these turn just is easy if you know the differences and adopt your style accordingly. Fantastic ski, and I love them!

Rossignol Bandit B3 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 04/02

I skied them once and the tip snapped!

Rossignol Bandit B3 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 04/22

These skis are good for deep snow, but not the best for groomed conditions.  In deep snow, especially heavy snow, they are great…but on the groomers carving skis work better.  Oh they can carve, they are just more work.  Because of the width, they take some effort getting them up on their edge.  As with most Rossignol skis, they are very durable, but heavy.

Rossignol Bandit B3 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 08/20

I skied on these last year: Pros: loved the stability they provided at speed and found them easy to ski on the bumps. Cons: As mentioned i found it diffcult to link short radius turns and thus ended up skiing long radius high speed turns (this made them fun). Conditions: Groomers and black bumps only.

If they were easier to link short radius turns i would consider buying a pair. Does anyone know of a ski that will provide the positives but reduce the negatives.

Weight 200 pounds Height 6”

Rossignol Bandit B3 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 01/05

I purchased mine 3 seasons ago and havn’t looked back since. Coming from a pair of Head Monsters they are so much more forgiving and faster turning. Awesome in the bumps and quick tuning steep steeps. You give up a bit if you are racing down cruddy black d’s at 40-50 mph but less than I expected considering how well they perform in just about all else. My wife bought me a newer version called Phantom 80 but it’s stiffer and not as much fun in the bumps and soft stuff. 5 10 180 lbs

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