Rossignol Skis 2011
Written by Dan Morgan, Wednesday, 24 February 2010Rossignol Race
Finally in the piste ski section, we move on to Rossignol’s race ski department for 2011.
The main innovation is the introduction to the public range of slant nose technology to the FIS and 9SL versions of Rossignol’s slalom turner. Rather than a symmetrical tip, the nose of the ski is contoured to protrude further on the inside edge of edge ski. Not only does this reduce the volume, and therefore weight of the tip by 15%, it also moves the center of gravity when the fronts are engadged (always if you are skiing this type of ski…) both closer towards the skier/surface of the snow, but also closer to the edge of the downhill ski for improved grip and power transfer.
Design wise the entire race aligned range has been toned down slightly compared to the bright orange and lime green of previous years. The 8 and 9 series Oversize all share the same sidecut at tip and tail, with just the waist varying between models.
Rossignol Radical World Cup SL FIS iBOX Slant Nose
Confidential sidecut
150, 155, 165
Radius 12m @ 165
Rossignol Radical World Cup GS FIS IBOX
Confidential sidecut
170, 175, 182, 185, 189
Radius > 23m @ 175 & 182 (FIS Approved for women) / > 27m @ 185 & 189 (FIS approved for men)
Rossignol Radical World Cup GS Master & Rossignol Radical World Cup GS Limited
116/70/98
154, 174
Radius 23m @ 175 & 182 / 27m @ 185 & 189
Written by Dan Morgan on 03/02
From our own review page - 170 / 130-86-116.
Written by andy long on 03/14
I have bought a pair of alias skis & now done 2 ski holidays, they are great allround skis but if the piste slightly levels they almost stop dead & if you hit a bit of slush they do stop. In short if you buy these you wont have them long.
Written by T.Hudson on 03/26
Having been heavily involved in nordic skiing for the past fifteen years my hours on fat boards were non existent. I went out for the first time on the ALIAS series skis at Kicking Horse and absolutely fell in love with alpine skiing again. One run and I felt confident. Outstanding edge control, nice in the soft stuff but a bit skiterish on the higher speed groomers. All in all…I hope I can buy them at the end of the season. For a new skier they are absolutely perfect! great job Rossi.
Written by Tim Lee on 03/02
What are the tip, centre, and tail measurements of the Rossignol S86 ski. (162cm) Tim Lee