For Rossignol Ski Owners

RossiSkier · Jan 4, 2005, 7:56 AM

Hello fellow Rossignol Ski Lovers. I have a small collection including Bandit X, Rebel X, RPM17, and 9S Pro. I am always looking to add to the collection. I am drooling over the 9X and 9S Oversize and of course I need to add a B3 to my collection soon as well. They are perfect NORTHEAST SKI's. If you hate Rossignols, or french skis in general, please don't trash my thread.

Question: What kind of Rossi's do you own. Why do you like them. What kind are on your wish list.

2005 ROSSIGNOL

R A C E R S
GIANT SLALOM: Rossignol 9X World Cup - 102 - 65 - 91
SLALOM: Rossignol 9S World Cup - 117 - 65 - 104
G R O O M E R S
CARVING HIGH PERF: Rossignol 9S Oversize - 118 - 66 - 104
CARVING PERFORMANCE: Rossignol Zenith Z5 - 112-68-98
CARVING SPORT: Rossignol Zenith Z3 - 112-68-98
ALL-TERRAIN CROSS SPORT: Rossignol 300 TDI - 111–67–98
ALL-TERRAIN CROSS HIGH PERF: Rossignol 9X Oversize - 109 - 68 - 92
F R E E R I D E R S
ALL-TERRAIN RIDE HIGH PERF: Rossignol B1 - 109 - 70 - 99
ALL-TERRAIN RIDE SPORT: Rossignol Bandit - 109 - 70 - 98
FREERIDE HIGH PERF MID-FAT: Rossignol B2 - 113 - 76 - 103
N E W S C H O O L
NEW SCHOOL: Rossignol Scratch FS -110 - 80 - 103
B I G M O U N T A I N R I P P E R S
HIGH PERF FAT: Rossignol B3 - 122 - 94 - 112
BIG FAT TWIN: Rossignol Scratch BC -122 - 90 - 115

RossiSkier · Jan 4, 2005, 7:58 AM

I'm looking to add a B1 to my collection. THEY are the perfect Northeast Ski.

**JimG.** · Jan 4, 2005, 8:22 AM

I've demoed quite a few Rossignols and never found a pair I liked. Probably just a matter of my size and skiing style, but Rossi's always seemed to perform like wet noodles for me. Never been much of a Salomon fan either. Since there are so many equipment choices out there, I'll admit I haven't even tried a Rossi or a Salomon ski in years because they just don't seem to work for me.

But that's just me.

And it's nothing against the French...I ski Dynastars.

RossiSkier · Jan 4, 2005, 8:36 AM

There are so many Rossignol models it is hard to make a sweeping generality about their noodleness. You must have demo's those CUT skis. Those are noodles to me.

I am curious to as which model Dynastar's you use.

ChileMass · Jan 4, 2005, 8:39 AM

I got my first pair of Rossi skis in 1972, and with only a 6-month hiatus in high school (until my Atomics got stolen) I have skied on them ever since..........until this year. Just got a pair of Head short/fat/shaped skis and I really like them...........sorry, RossiSkier.........but rock on with your chicken skis.......

**JimG.** · Jan 4, 2005, 8:44 AM

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Originally Posted by RossiSkier

There are so many Rossignol models it is hard to make a sweeping generality about their noodleness. You must have demo's those CUT skis. Those are noodles to me.

I am curious to as which model Dynastar's you use.

Oh, those CUTs were bad! Most of the Rossi's that came out at the beginning of the shaped ski craze in '96-'97 didn't measure up for me. I had friends who raved about the "Viper" and "Bandit" series, but I hated them. It's been at least 5 years since I've tried a Rossi.

I ski the Dynastar Candide/Concept 178. It's a simple twin tip with a wood core, laminated construction. The geometry is fairly wide underfoot, and they are snappy turners that are great in bumps but still good for medium radius carving on fast groomers.

RossiSkier · Jan 4, 2005, 9:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChileMass

I got my first pair of Rossi skis in 1972, and with only a 6-month hiatus in high school (until my Atomics got stolen) I have skied on them ever since..........until this year. Just got a pair of Head short/fat/shaped skis and I really like them...........sorry, RossiSkier.........but rock on with your chicken skis.......

mister moderator why do you call rossi's "chicken skis" since the last time your used them was 1972. aren't moderator's supposed to have sort of enthusiasm for promoting good will from people instead of sounding like an ass.

RossiSkier · Jan 4, 2005, 9:15 AM

[quote="JimG."]

Quote:

Originally Posted by RossiSkier

I ski the Dynastar Candide/Concept 178. It's a simple twin tip with a wood core, laminated construction. The geometry is fairly wide underfoot, and they are snappy turners that are great in bumps but still good for medium radius carving on fast groomers.

I know the ski's you have. I belive they are 102-72-95 and moderatly priced. Nice ride.

**JimG.** · Jan 4, 2005, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RossiSkier

Nice ride.

They work well for me; I'm sure there are some who might feel otherwise. I hear people complain about the confusingly endless ski choices out there, but really, if you can't find a ski that suits you today then something must be wrong other than the ski on your foot.

That's why you need to DEMO, DEMO, DEMO!

jimme · Jan 4, 2005, 10:38 AM

A Ski Instructor at Jiminy saw my skis and said "Never sell those skis, they're the best carvers I've skied and am sorry I sold mine." Naturally he was talking about my pair of Rossignol T-Power (Mountain) Vipers--Model year 2000.

I like 'em beacuse they "bite" into ice and hardpack, do well in bumps and have a short turn radius. I love to carve tight turns and these skis work wonders. I demo'd Salomon and Dynastar's and the Rossi's picked me.

Jimme

Jan 4, 2005, 7:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
RossiSkier Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: N. Troy, NY Posts: 599	For Rossignol Ski Owners Hello fellow Rossignol Ski Lovers. I have a small collection including Bandit X, Rebel X, RPM17, and 9S Pro. I am always looking to add to the collection. I am drooling over the 9X and 9S Oversize and of course I need to add a B3 to my collection soon as well. They are perfect NORTHEAST SKI's. If you hate Rossignols, or french skis in general, please don't trash my thread. Question: What kind of Rossi's do you own. Why do you like them. What kind are on your wish list. 2005 ROSSIGNOL R A C E R S GIANT SLALOM: Rossignol 9X World Cup - 102 - 65 - 91 SLALOM: Rossignol 9S World Cup - 117 - 65 - 104 G R O O M E R S CARVING HIGH PERF: Rossignol 9S Oversize - 118 - 66 - 104 CARVING PERFORMANCE: Rossignol Zenith Z5 - 112-68-98 CARVING SPORT: Rossignol Zenith Z3 - 112-68-98 ALL-TERRAIN CROSS SPORT: Rossignol 300 TDI - 111–67–98 ALL-TERRAIN CROSS HIGH PERF: Rossignol 9X Oversize - 109 - 68 - 92 F R E E R I D E R S ALL-TERRAIN RIDE HIGH PERF: Rossignol B1 - 109 - 70 - 99 ALL-TERRAIN RIDE SPORT: Rossignol Bandit - 109 - 70 - 98 FREERIDE HIGH PERF MID-FAT: Rossignol B2 - 113 - 76 - 103 N E W S C H O O L NEW SCHOOL: Rossignol Scratch FS -110 - 80 - 103 B I G M O U N T A I N R I P P E R S HIGH PERF FAT: Rossignol B3 - 122 - 94 - 112 BIG FAT TWIN: Rossignol Scratch BC -122 - 90 - 115

Jan 4, 2005, 7:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
RossiSkier Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: N. Troy, NY Posts: 599	Correction to above I'm looking to add a B1 to my collection. THEY are the perfect Northeast Ski.

Jan 4, 2005, 8:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
RossiSkier Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: N. Troy, NY Posts: 599	Dynastars There are so many Rossignol models it is hard to make a sweeping generality about their noodleness. You must have demo's those CUT skis. Those are noodles to me. I am curious to as which model Dynastar's you use.

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Jan 4, 2005, 8:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
JimG. MRG-20th hole Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hopewell Jct., NY Posts: 6,100	I've demoed quite a few Rossignols and never found a pair I liked. Probably just a matter of my size and skiing style, but Rossi's always seemed to perform like wet noodles for me. Never been much of a Salomon fan either. Since there are so many equipment choices out there, I'll admit I haven't even tried a Rossi or a Salomon ski in years because they just don't seem to work for me. But that's just me. And it's nothing against the French...I ski Dynastars.

Jan 4, 2005, 8:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
ChileMass In the Whites Aug 2008 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: East/Central MA Posts: 2,286	I got my first pair of Rossi skis in 1972, and with only a 6-month hiatus in high school (until my Atomics got stolen) I have skied on them ever since..........until this year. Just got a pair of Head short/fat/shaped skis and I really like them...........sorry, RossiSkier.........but rock on with your chicken skis.......

Jan 4, 2005, 10:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
jimme Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Schodack, NY Posts: 227	A Ski Instructor at Jiminy saw my skis and said "Never sell those skis, they're the best carvers I've skied and am sorry I sold mine." Naturally he was talking about my pair of Rossignol T-Power (Mountain) Vipers--Model year 2000. I like 'em beacuse they "bite" into ice and hardpack, do well in bumps and have a short turn radius. I love to carve tight turns and these skis work wonders. I demo'd Salomon and Dynastar's and the Rossi's picked me. Jimme