For Rossignol Ski Owners

[thetrailboss]

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.

Got a pair of the 7SK's on sale if you know anyone who wants some :wink: They were a good pair.

 

[skijay]

Maybe it is a New England thing, but I have heard Rossi skis called chicken skis back when the chicken / rooster (whatever it is / was) logo was on the tips.

 

[Vortex]

Rossi strato's were my last Rossi skiies loved them. No long term favorite Atomic these days.

 

[riverc0il]

no need to be dropping slightly altered F bombs, RossiSkier. especially considering highpeaksdrifter has a legit point if stated slightly inflamatory, but no need to escalate the inflamation.

for my own experience, i bought a rossi 9x for a race ski in my college days around 1998-1999. the ski snapped on me after less than two full seasons in use. wasn't while racing either. the top layer snapped clear off the base exposing the foam core i am not to fond of. felt i got better race performance out of volkls. for a more natural snow ski, i tried the current model B2 and didn't like it at all, didn't work at all for me. different strokes for different folks though, that's why so many different skis and models are made!

 

[ctenidae]

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.

This is why I remain loyal to bourbon.
Joe! I'll have another.

 

[RossiSkier]

Chicken Skis

Ok, I see what the chicken thing is all about now. Sorry about getting upset. People should be careful not to get personal, like saying things about why somebody chooses a particular ski or a forum member name. Don't say anything in a forum that you wouldn't say to somebody in a bar sitting on the stool next to you. I learned to ski at a small mountain that was an authorized Rossignol dealer and subsequently used Rossi's all my life because of the great deals we would get on them. But I have had Dynastar, Tyrolia, and Head skis as well.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Re: Chicken Skis

Ok, I see what the chicken thing is all about now. Sorry about getting upset. People should be careful not to get personal, like saying things about why somebody chooses a particular ski or a forum member name. Don't say anything in a forum that you wouldn't say to somebody in a bar sitting on the stool next to you. I learned to ski at a small mountain that was an authorized Rossignol dealer and subsequently used Rossi's all my life because of the great deals we would get on them. But I have had Dynastar, Tyrolia, and Head skis as well.

I would have said it to you sitting next to you in a bar because then you could have seen by my expression and tone that I was only kiddin around. I don't care what anybody skis or does for that matter. Sorry for tickin you off. I put the wink :wink: thing in my post to show I wasn't serious.

BTW highpeaksdoochebag was funny.

 

[ChileMass]

Re: Chicken Skis

Ok, I see what the chicken thing is all about now. Sorry about getting upset. People should be careful not to get personal, like saying things about why somebody chooses a particular ski or a forum member name. Don't say anything in a forum that you wouldn't say to somebody in a bar sitting on the stool next to you. I learned to ski at a small mountain that was an authorized Rossignol dealer and subsequently used Rossi's all my life because of the great deals we would get on them. But I have had Dynastar, Tyrolia, and Head skis as well.

Of course we called them "chicken skis" cuz of the rooster on the tips! And yes, it was meant as a joke. Plus, I said I got my FIRST pair of Rossis in '72 and have skied on them ever since, RossiSkier. Read carefully and use your finger on the screen if need be....... . And dude, that's another joke. You deserve it after getting all flamed up yesterday.......be cool and have fun on this here board, or I'll moderate yer butt out of here - !!!!

I stayed loyal to Rossis cuz I raced thru high school and Rossis were the best slalom/GS skis of the day. I trusted them, and had high confidence in the performance of every pair I had (about 5).

I am also completely loyal to bourbon. Wild Turkey 101 rules......

 

[sledhaulingmedic]

Wow! I hadn't heard them called "Chicken Skis" since the days of the ST Comps. (Technically, it is a Nightingale.)

I have a pair of STX's which are some of the most verstile skis I've owned. A little narrow in the waist for really deep Pow, still hold their own well. They hold a great edge on hardpack and all in all, are a great Eastern ski.

 

[thetrailboss]

Wow! I hadn't heard them called "Chicken Skis" since the days of the ST Comps. (Technically, it is a Nightingale.)

I have a pair of STX's which are some of the most verstile skis I've owned. A little narrow in the waist for really deep Pow, still hold their own well. They hold a great edge on hardpack and all in all, are a great Eastern ski.

It's a nightingale? Really? Guess you learn something everyday! :wink: My question is why was that logo used?

 

[sledhaulingmedic]

"Rossignol" = "Nightingale en Francais

 

[RossiSkier]

NIGHTENGALE

Wow, I checked on Babel Fish and it's true, Rossignol means nighingale in French. That's not very manly. Even a crow would be better. They took the chicken off the tips since they started making parabolic skis.

 

[JimG.]

Re: NIGHTENGALE

Rossignol means nighingale in French. That's not very manly.

Look at it this way: the bird means "these skis and the skier on them fly!".

Oh, and someone mentioned the old Rossi 7SK. Now THAT was a great ski for some serious GS action. Probably the best carving "straight" ski I ever skied on. Too bad I'm more of a glade/bump skier than a groomer/racer skier.

See, I'm open minded even though I'm opinionated!

 

[thetrailboss]

I never would have guessed that Rossignol meant, "nightingale" in French!

Yes, the 7SK was a great ski...still have a pair for sale if anyone wants 'em. "I'll give you a good deal!" :wink:

 

[Bkroon9175]

I ski RPMs and my wife skis B2's. I love the RPM, very dependable. My previous skis were Volkl and the RPM kills those.
My wife took a good four weeks to get used to the B2. She demo'd themand loved 'em so we bought em. But it still took a while

 

[RossiSkier]

Rossi Slalom Ski

Every who skied with the 7S seems to swear by it. I bought a used pair of mint condition 1999 9S Pro 198's. They are 85/62/74 with a 16M turning radius. They are the narrowest tip on any parabolic ski I have seen. Back when Rossignol was tinkering with ski sizes to see what performed best.
I am bringing them and others to Mount Snow tomorrow for a three day excursion.

 

[jimme]

Re: Chicken Skis

Of course we called them "chicken skis" cuz of the rooster on the tips! And yes, it was meant as a joke. Plus, I said I got my FIRST pair of Rossis in '72 and have skied on them ever since, RossiSkier. Read carefully and use your finger on the screen if need be....... . And dude, that's another joke. You deserve it after getting all flamed up yesterday.......be cool and have fun on this here board, or I'll moderate yer butt out of here - !!!!

I stayed loyal to Rossis cuz I raced thru high school and Rossis were the best slalom/GS skis of the day. I trusted them, and had high confidence in the performance of every pair I had (about 5).

I am also completely loyal to bourbon. Wild Turkey 101 rules......

How could I have missed that? When I mentioned to a friend a few years ago that I had Rossi's he asked "Do they still have the Chicken on them?" I should have caught that .

RossiSkier was justified in asking anti Rossi/French ski people to refrain from posting snide comments. A simple request that did not work. I did not construe it as a tease. Someone could have started a different thread. It looked like it would be decent to have a "pro- Rossi" thread without the nonsense. Guess not. While most was in fun some comments weren't. A sure sign we need to ski more. :beer:

JImme

 

[ctenidae]

Ski more, and have more bourbon.
Preferably in that order.

 

[RossiSkier]

I ski RPMs and my wife skis B2's. I love the RPM, very dependable. My previous skis were Volkl and the RPM kills those.
My wife took a good four weeks to get used to the B2. She demo'd themand loved 'em so we bought em. But it still took a while

I have a pair of 2003 RPM 17's 107/70/97 184. They are incredible crud busters. One of the best all mountain skis I ever bought. Better than the Rebel X.

 

[sledhaulingmedic]

Here's the last pair of "Chicken Skis" I had prior to the STX's

Super G's circa 1985. The serial number is 97. Definitely a Manly ski.

Rossi skier: You can use this for an avatar. I find the "Chicken" rather stylish, myself. (But I'm a little retro.)

Chicken skis rock!