Limited time only! We are offering Free 2-Day Shipping on orders over $50 shipped within the contiguous United States….that’s the lower 48 to you and me. It will take two business days from the date of shipment for your qualifying order to reach you. The items that don’t qualify for Free 2-Day Shipping are kayaks, boats, paddle boards, rocket boxes & and car racks—anything that has to ship via freight methods. If you add a non-qualifying item to an order, your order will not qualify for Free 2-Day Shipping. If you are shipping to a PO Box, your order does not qualify for Free 2-Day Shipping. If you order a rack it will still qualify for Free Standard Shipping if the pre-tax value of the order is over $50. If your order is received before 5 PM Eastern Standard Time, we will make every effort to get it out the same day. Make sure to take Free 2-Day shipping into account when comparing prices. 2-Day Shipping must be selected inside the shopping cart.
Big mountains and deep drifts require a big, stable plank, and if there's one thing the Rossignol Women's 2011/12 S7 Ski knows, it's how to go big. With a mammoth footprint, a rockered tip and tail, and a traditional camber underfoot, this bad girl is ready to devour virtually any terrain you point it towards.
Powder Turn rocker tech in the tip and tail provide excellent flotation and easy steering in the deep, fluffy stuff
Traditional camber underfoot delivers more edging power and grip so you don't skid out on the groomers
Centered Sidecut features a vertical sidewall that tapers the at the tip and tail for better responsiveness
Spoon-shaped tip maximizes flotation, and a deep radius increases edge grip and steer-ability
Sandwich laminate construction features a wood core, carbon laminates, and fiberglass sheeting for increased durability and a lighter feel
Finally getting on the rocker (Rossi S7) and have no idea what length. 5'-6" 130 pounds, been skiing a 164 cm traditional camber ski. Like to charge but not hucking myself off cliffs. Advice? thanks!
Sorry, I don't mean to sound know-it-ally, but I totally disagree with Jamie's reply. Here's why...
I've been on the S7's since Spring 2009. I'm 5'7" 130lbs and used to ski 170cm traditional shaped skis, so similar to you. I love to charge really hard and fast and do enjoy hucking off cliffs. A bit different than you, but I still assume you're a strong skier none-the-less.
I started on the 176's (now sold as 178's) due to advice of people speculating what it's like to ski an S7. I mounted them at 0 for freeriding (not park riding). Note their weight was not an issue while skiing. In the end, it was fun and I liked it, but it felt too short and soft. I really felt it when skiing hard and fast through chopped up snow - not as stable as I'd like, tips deflected, not enough effective edge up front to carve through the crud.
Sold them and bought the 188cm's. LOVE! They look huge for someone my size and weight, but they work so well! They're now very beat up and I just picked up a new pair of the same to replace them once the mountains get a bit more snow.
I'm not sure I'd recommend the 188's to someone our size unless they really know how to not let the ski ride them, but I definitely recommend the 178's for anyone our size who is a strong skier. 168's will likely leave you wishing you bought 'em bigger. Good luck!
I would think that the 168 makes sense for your size and what you are coming off of. 178 would feel very big, even with the fact that rocker generally skis shorter.
As the center of gear knowledge, Backcountry.com wants you to be as informed as possible when buying high-end gear, and we've compiled price listings from some other reputable retailers for you to compare. Although we take steps to confirm this information is accurate and updated, we assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the price and shipping information provided by other vendors.
Difference is between the women vs mens version? Does anyone know exactly what the difference is between the women vs mens version of the S7? They usually make the womens version softer but seeing as how the S7 is already has quite a soft flex, maybe the men's version might be the better choice??
The women are a bit slimmer 140-110-118 and the men version is 145-115-123... So it is more than the graphics... The base is very different too, the men as the black ptex....I think the black Ptex glide better but It is only my 2 cents !
Wondering if marker barons would be good bindings to mount on these skis? I know something lighter might be nicer, but I might want to take 'em in the backcountry some too.
They'd be perfect if you're going to def go tour a few times. The added height of the Baron will also help get better leverage on these fat skis and help get them on edge really quick. They'll ski extra nimble.
I'm deciding between the s7's, JJ's and the Blogs..leaning towards the blogs just because they're about $150 cheaper. Anyone have any advice on whether the s7's or JJ's are worth the extra cash? I'm mounting with marker barons and will use them mainly for pow - but still want something I can rip groomers with. I've only skied the s7 and loved them, how do the others compare?
Comment on Sam P's video >