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The first ever free-heel pro-model, the Rossignol SYSTEM S7 Pro Mancini Ski features a mixed rocker / camber design that slays everything from chunky chunder to face-deep pow. Made with design input for tele-ripper Max Mancini, this versatile ski sports a soft, rockered tip that floats over soft snow and other less enjoyable obstacles, while the stiffer midsection features camber to carve up hardpack. This pin-tail profile puts most of the skis real estate up front and tapers to the tail with some variable sidecut thrown in just to keep things spicy. The result is a ski that refuses to dive in deep snow and shreds on groomers and firm surfaces.
The skis are identical with the exception of two differences. The topsheets feature different artwrok. And the recommended mounting points differ. The S7 features multiple mount points depending on what you're ski style/terrain preference is, while the Mancini Pro Model features a tele-specific mount point. In terms of dimensions, features, etc. they are the same. Just like the Ravyn and the S6.
I was thinking of getting the System S7 , but can't decide on size. I am 5'7" and 150lbs. A solid telemark skier that can ski all terrain. Currently I ride the Sickbirds in 178 as my everyday ski. Should I get the 176 Systems or 188. I know wit the rocker it will ski much shorter. I am worried that the 176 will ski way to short. Thoughts
The rule of thumb with rockered skis is to go 5 to 10 cm bigger than what you normally ski, because on hard snow there is less edge contact making it a smaller ski, and in soft snow, you get better floatation due to the rocker and more surface area. Since the 178s are your everyday ski, the 10 cm rule works perfectly with the 188. The S7 is really fun and easy to ski. When you think about it, 10 cm is only like 4 inches, so you're adding like 2.5" in the tip and 1.5" to the tail. That's hardly an outrageous amount of extra length to deal with. I would definitely go with the 188.
Well the S6 is more suited for groomers size wise, but the S7 can really tear them up. I would say if you ski tons of pow, and then some groomed, go S7. If its more all-mountain fun and versatility you are looking for, the S6 might be better suited for you.
If the S7 Barras and the S7 Mancini are the same ski, why does Rossi list the S7 Barras as having more technological features than the Mancini on their website?
I'm 6'4 and 165 pounds. I ski the Ravens in the backcountry and I felt quite a bit that I was gonna go over the handlebars. I wanted to get the S7 for the versitility, butI hear that the 188's ski pretty short, and I'm concerned that they might even be too short. Please let me know what you think about the length.
I think it will be alright for someone your size. You are tall, so they won't look quite long enough, but since you are pretty skinny, they are about the right size for you.
Other than the graphics, the only other difference is the mounting point. The S7 has 3 mounting points based on what type of terrain you ski, and what your style preference is. The Mancini Pro Model only features one, tele specific mount point.