For Rossignol Ski Owners

[RossiSkier]

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]

Correction to above

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

 

[JimG.]

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]

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.

 

[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.......

 

[JimG.]

Re: 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.

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]

dear mister moderator

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]

Re: Dynastars

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.]

Re: Dynastars

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]

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. :wink:

Jimme :beer:

 

[jimme]

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.......

Rock skis, shaped skis, telemark skis, twin-tip skis, short skis, Nordic skis. . .but Chicken skis? What the heck are they?

Jimme

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

People who have a dogged allegiance to a certain ski brand worry me. (Unless they rep for the company) Is it a need to belong or be identified as Rossi Guy? “You want to know something about Rossi’s, go ask Joe he has almost every Rossi ever made.” :wink:

I used to ski the XX's. I liked them.

 

[ctenidae]

People who have a dogged allegiance to anything worry me.
Except bourbon. I am doggedly loyal to bourbon.

 

[GadgetRick]

T-Power

I ski the T-Powers and love them. Lots of fun, tight turning radius and very lively.

That's not to say I don't like other skis as well...

 

[RossiSkier]

"Chicken Skis Rock!"

"Chicken Skis Rock!"
Sledhaulingmedic

 

[Greg]

People who have a dogged allegiance to a certain ski brand worry me. (Unless they rep for the company) Is it a need to belong or be identified as Rossi Guy? “You want to know something about Rossi’s, go ask Joe he has almost every Rossi ever made.” :wink:

I used to ski the XX's. I liked them.

Hey highpeaksdoochebag. who the fluck cares what worries you. if you don't like rossi's beat it. who are you to question a person's enthusiasm for skiing or anything else. i don't know who joe is and i don't care.

Uncalled for, RossiSkier. :x You know, your posts have a certain trollish quality to them (e.g. your Jiminy bashing). You even preface this thread with "If you hate Rossignols, or french skis in general, please don't trash my thread." That certainly reads like a taunt to me.

You're certainly entitled to your opinion, and so is HPD. I think his point was that it's silly to be "married" to one brand, especially with all the quality skis out there nowadays from a number of manufacturers. All I ask is that folks respect each others' opinions. This forum doesn't usually register very high on the flame meter and I intend to keep it that way. There are a number of other forums out there where you can act as rude and insulting as you want... :-?

 

[thetrailboss]

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.......

I think he is referring to the company's rooster logo that appeared on the tips of the older skis. My older ones have them. :wink: I don't think he meant it to be insulting.

As for the main topic, I owned three pair of Rossi skis and they worked very well. My uncle swears by them (and rips down Burke's cruisers on them). I demoed some basic rental pairs last season and they were nice. I went with the HEAD IM 75's, which have more energy and control.

 

[Beetlenut]

[quote="thetrailbossI think he is referring to the company's chicken logo that appeared on the tips of the older skis. Mine older ones have them. :wink: I don't think he meant it to be insulting.[/quote]

Actually I think it's suppose to be a Rooster! And I agree with Greg, Chill-out RossiSkiier.

 

[thetrailboss]

[quote="thetrailbossI think he is referring to the company's chicken logo that appeared on the tips of the older skis. My older ones have them. :wink: I don't think he meant it to be insulting.
Actually I think it's suppose to be a Rooster! And I agree with Greg, Chill-out RossiSkiier.

Just made the correction...thanks Beetlenut and welcome to the forum! :wink:

 

[Beetlenut]

As for Rossi ski's. I owned and skied-to-death a pair of 7S's. One of the best skis I skied on until the shaped skis came out. I ski Atomic now.