2010/2011 Rossignol S7 Review - 188
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This ski used to be the epitome of all awesomeness when it first came out. There were much less options in tapered/rockered skis that would still allow you the flexibility to ski in most conditions. Now this ski has relegated itself into more of a powder specific ski based on all of the other better options out there.
Why don't I like this ski as much as the competition? #1. The ski starts off with a mid-stiff (maybe 7/10 flex), but once you put over 40 or 50 days on it, it softens up substantially, putting it somewhere in the 5/10 flex range. This means that when you first get the ski it will seem to charge fine even in crud, but after a while it will just feel damp and dead. #2. There is no reason to have as much taper in the tail as this ski has. If Rossignol were to boost the tail dimensions up to 133-135mm and while boosting the waist dimensions up to 122mm, then we would have a pretty ultimate ski setup. It would turn easier on groomers and it would give you a little bit more punch/stability in the tail to rely on. This would also make the swing weight on the ski much more even so that spins off of cliffs and backcountry booters wouldn't feel so strange. It would also allow for easier switch pow landings. #3 The tip and tail should both feature taper, but that taper should begin slightly earlier, and should give the ski more of a regular sidecut underfoot. This will allow the ski to actually turn better both on groomers as well as on hardpack. It will also allow the ski to surf pow better than it currently does. This ski used to be great, I still enjoy it, but I can't give it 5 stars anymore as there are so many other skis I would rather be on. Similar Items Used: Armada JJ, Moment Bibby Product Dimension: 145 / 115 / 123 mm |
 Tech Specs:
Lengths Available: 166cm, 176cm, 188cm
Dimensions: 145/115/123mm Recommended Use: Powder, Crud, Big Mountain, Freeride   |
