Rossignol S7 Ski - Women's

Definitely get at least the 178 if not the 188 (offered in men's). There is no difference between the mens' and the womens' other than the topsheet; even the flex is the same. The mens' dimensions are 115 at the waist in 188, but the same dimensions (i.e. 110 at the waist) as the s7w in 178. They ski very short due to the rocker. I'm 130 lbs advanced intermediate and the 178 is great for me so you will probably find it way too short at 180 lbs.

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.

Yes for sure in the Lady's - but they sell out quickly. Keep checking back!

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 !

I was told it was just the graphic.

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.