Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix 2007 Ski Review

Model: Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix (2007)
Size(cm) / Radius(m): 155/? 165/(11 or 15) 175/?
Sidecut: 118-70-102

Manufacturer’s Description of the Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix:

"MUTIX: state-of-the-art innovation from Rossignol.

MUTIX is smart and simple.

The MULTIX system gives you Slalom short radius turn and Giant Slalom long radius turn performance with a single pair of skis. How? Interchangeable arms!

How MUTIX works
Step 1. Decide how you want to ski – long or short radius turns?
Then fit the short or long arms.

Shorts Radius Arms: short arms for short slalom turns.
Long Radius Arms: long arms for long giant slalom turns.

Step 2. The arms - 2 towards the tips and 2 towards the tails - are easy to fit to the skis with the special torque wrench supplied

Smart and Simple

When you ski, you apply pressure to the ski via the arms. The arms modify the flex distribution which dictates the turning radius. And this pressure is dynamic and proportional to the pressure you apply, not static. The dynamic pressure you apply to the ski depends on the length of the arms. With short SRA arms, the skis have the same dynamic radius as Slalom skis – 11 metres. Like slalom skis, they are peppy, easy to control and snappy.

With long LRA arms, the skis have the same dynamic radius as Giant Slalom skis – 15 metres. Like Giant Slalom skis they are powerful, fast and stable."

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Reader Ski Reviews of the Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix 2007
Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 12/20

So disappointed. I ran them last week in Val Thorens (Fra). Nice snow (hard under, and cold fresh one above…a dream !). Level : Former racer FIS. First : with short arms : Moderate tip effect : easy to initiate but not the best in this important item. Predictable (easy control) in short turns but not so fast from edge to edge. With short arms, it can go out of the short radius (so we can say it has some kind of forgiveness…), but as you take long turns, the Mutix loses stability and becomes hard to slide (if you have to, in an emergency for example). And above all : a dramatically lack of grip on iced snow. It was the most remarkable lack of these skis… Second : long arms : Not so hard to switch, but you’ll prefer to do this in better conditions than me (on the slopes…). I felt the change. But together with a release in tip effect, so the ski becomes hard to initiate (not as a race ski, but not as easy as modern skis). In short turns, it always seems to go out of these “un-naturel” radius ! So it is not stable. And in long turns, it becomes more predictable, more easy to control, until you decide to take speed… and then the Mutix loses its name, and why it is here !

My point of view ? Maybe a good technician challenge. But definitely lacks of set up : as now, the Mutix is not good ski.

Sorry for those guys who thought it could be the ultimate gun…

Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 01/18

I bought these skis recently and they performed perfectly with the long arms and the short arms. I noticed a dramatic difference between both of them. I found the skis to be very easy to control even when going high speed. So I find your review confusing since they preformed perfectly. Although maybe because you are a racer, you have higher standards then me.

Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 01/28

I just tried them as a Demo at Whiteface Mtn, NY, on packed powder, some ice….the ski is not happening. While the radius promised regarding length of the arms holds true, the ski isn’t very stable with the short arms. The best setup for myself was short arms front long in the back. Easy into turn, relatively good at holding speed out of turn. When I had the long arms on some steep slope on fresh ungroomed manmade snow, they where a pain to turn. I expected that, yet on the groomed trails a bit further down they didn’t hold their own in fast wide turns either (like the Salomon GC Equipe I had 2 days before). Overall a nice concept…but not fully matured yet…don’t spend the money!

Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix 2007
Written by robert on 02/18

I’m thinking of either buying the Dynastar 67’s or these newer Rossignol R11 Mutix Radical. I’ve skied both but in different conditions. I’m thinking of the Rossignol but am I making a big mistake!? Any views would be welcomed. Thanks.

Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 02/18

I’ve skied since I was 6 years old, then skiing in the terrain park and backcountry from 14 to now, 18. I’m at Lafayette College and I didn’t have a car, so I joined the race team never racing before. I raced on twin tips for a couple races because it was all I had and well that was a bad time but I still had fun on the team.

I then bought the Radical R11 Mutix skis and all I can say is wow. Being a recreational racer with little experience I wasn’t sure what would happen because I’ve been skiing all my life, so my mechanics were there but my skis weren’t performing. I ran a tough slalom course on these the other day and I had a great time with 2 great runs, I improved my times greatly and the skis held beautifully on hard pack. I love them.

Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 02/19

I classify myself an intermediate skier. I?m 47, skied on and off since I was 18.  I?m in very good shape, I?ve been playing ice hockey all my life and an average of twice a week all year around. I live on the east coast with access to groomed conditions locally where I do all my skiing and I?ve recently started toying with Nastar and really enjoy the challenge in my Dynastar Agyl 9?s (classified a recreational ski).

I?m looking to get into a better ski but most everybody I speak to advises against a full out racing ski. Generally speaking the common thread in advice is that a racing ski is considerably more unforgiving than what I currently have and probably too big a step for me at this time.

That said, and assuming the advice I received is sound, would a ski like the Mutix be a good compromise or still out of my league? Perhaps a Z5 or Z9?

Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 03/09

This is an amazing ski, can handle fast, short turns and bumps in the moring using the short arms.  Later in the PM when I get pooped the long arms are nice for crusing.  Not a race ski,  I don’t think this is what Rossi intended them to be.  They are a performance ski that is awesome for the very advanced recreational skier who wants a true all mountain ski.  Found this ski performed great on ice and powder.  Also found the price cleaned out my wallet.

Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 03/12

It was interesting noting the comments from the user who uses the front short arms and rear long arms on the R-11. Does anyone else have any experience with this setup?

Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 03/17

What a ride, used the short arms front and back, these things turned like they were on rails on hard pack.  Very snappy skis with lots of pop in the bumps.  Long arms good for the long turns. Still very stable at very high speeds on blacks and double blacks.  THese skis are fun, fun, fun. And if you get bored, change the arms and you have a new ski.  Cool idea.

Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix 2007
Written by maceyl on 04/01

I have skied both long and short arms and like both, but use the short ones most in free skiing.  I have skied for many years, masters ski racing, recreational races.  I think it is a great ski, very versatile and fun.  Would love to have a cheap pair for my husband.

Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 07/13

im not sure if i buy 1.55cm or 1.65 cm . Im 1.80 cm and weight 85 kg .wich ones you recommend guys thans

Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 07/22

For 180 cm, 85 kg, probably 165 length. All shaped skis handle fine slightly shorter so I think the 180 are too long for most. These skis are slightly heavy and stable. I am 5’ 9, 165 lb and the 165 is as big as I can imagine using, especially if used with the long arms in place.

Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 08/08

Did any of you testers consider NOT using any arms- short or long on this ski.  My question is not to debate what kind of performance one could additionally extract from the without arms ski, but I would like to entertain the thought of a softie THE SKI(from the 70s) type of noodle that is fun at low and medium speeds in closely spaced moguls- something THE SKI was fun using (before the specialist mogul sticks now available).  My guess, may be way off but there may be a 3rd usage for a armless R11 Mutix, Rossi did not reveal to us?

That said, I have skied the Volkl Tigershark 12 and 10 switchables and have found that the difference is percievable with the switch on (high speed hard-snow stability) and off(medium high speed hard pack piste carving).  But reading the reviews of the R11 Mutix, they differ from the Volkl TS 10 &12 switchables in that the Mutix envelope of performance favors short medium radii carving(at medium speeds) vs. the Volkl TG envelope favors medium/long turning radii turns (at speed).

Yes, construction are vastly different yet the consumer appeal for two for one is the same.  Yet, I must admit veteran fan of the Volkl torsion box feel, I concluded the TS 10 & 12 switchables (unswitched models too) are really just glorified Superstar or All Star skis.  Something akin to Atomic Neox bindings with our without the CPU to check binding settings…

What do others think?

Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 08/08

I meant to compare the normal NEOX binding vs. the Deluxe (expensive) NEOX binding with a LCD window and CPU, displaying to skier the settings and the boot is positioned correctly in the the binding, etc.  This model was sold at retail at close to U.S.$1000 a pair (well, at least it was in Japan).

Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 08/30

I was told today about one dislike of the Radical R11 Mutix, the slaesman told me he was not in favor of selling me this ski as he does not like the clapping or smacking of the Arms at High Speeds.  Anyone hear of this?? It is hard to believe that Rossi would make a ski that would do this, especially when it costs me alot more here in Eastern Europe than in the States.  I’m now thinking of the R9X ti Oversized but in a shorter length to get an all mountain Ski….Any thoughs…..this is a really hard decision for me to make as I have not skied in five years (my wife and I moved to Phoenix,AZ - NO SNOW THERE), before I had not missed a season since I was 3 years old and I had been a Ski Instructor for five years in High School and College and then on to the National Ski Patrol for an additional 4 years.  I have lots of experience and consider myself as an Expert Skier, but when you are out of the game for a while you loose touch with change, and it seemd technology finally took over skiing…..I love carving skies and can’t wait to tear up the Alps and Tatry, I just need some help I guess in making an important decision!!!! Please comment!!!

Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 09/13

Yes, there?s some rattling at higher speed - only with long arms in front. A bit weird but didn?t bother me. In practice, I never use this setup. I either put short arms in front and rear or have short arms in rear and medium arms in front.

Great skis. They do any turn shape for me. Very versatile, handled well all conditions. The skis behaved nicely even in powder aside from the fact that it is not very relaxing to ski powder in 165cm skis.

Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 12/11

I began this season having used my R 11’s only 3 times at the end of last season. These are great skis. They turn and handle well in early season wet pack with the short arms and still stay stable at full speed. I have never tried the mixed arm set-ups or no arm suggested configuration. I love these and there must be some buzz as I get asked repeatedly on lifts and in lines about these. Get them on sale and they aren’t prohibitive.

Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 12/12

A good ride- but same response as other skis on muddy bare patches. Once my broken arms heal I look forward to putting my Mutix R 11’s through some extensive testing. I got mine on sale over 50% off too, so they are out there and the savings help pay the orthopedist bills too.

Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 12/14

im not sure if i buy 1.55cm or 1.65 cm . Im 1.70 cm and weight 75 kg .wich ones you recommend guys thans

Rossignol Radical R11 Mutix 2007
Written by Ski Review Guest on 12/15

Ski length depends on what kid of skiing you want.  Bigger mountain runs are better w/the slightly longer, heavier version. The 155’s will be a little more mobile especially on moguls. I am about the same size and prefer the 165’s but they are as big as I want to handle. Good luck- you’ll enjoy these skis.

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