Rossignol SYSTEM S7 Pro Mancini Ski - 2009 BCS

Rossi says boot center 80.4 cm (31.6") from the tail for the 176s. Does the ski have info about where to mount tele bindings? If so, please tell me because I want to mount my 188s tele. Thanks

I'd recommend the Pivot 14 XXL (115mm brake) or the salomon STH 12. I work in a shop and I recommend these both because they'll fit on the S7, and because their important components are made of metal and are thus more durable. If you're a home-mounter, adjuster, or tinkerer, the STH12 is a more user-friendly binding. The Pivot 14 on the other hand has the highest elastic travel of any available binding, which decreases the incidence of prereleases and allows you to run a lower DIN than you might on other bindings.

beware of wide underfoot skis with the narrow bolt pattern of the Dynafit FT's!!! They just came out with a plate that increases stability by 30% they say.

I've skies the S7s with dynafit FT12s in the backcountry for a few months now. They're heavy, but I broke a pair of Manaslus last year so I value the security that comes with a heavier construction. If you're mounting Marker Dukes/Barons, you won't be walking very far, but you'll be solid. The dynafit binding is more than enough to steer the ski. The S7 deals pretty well with variable snow, and the shape of the ski isn't contrary to skinning, like a fully rockered ski. In short, solid, versatile, slightly heavy.

I just mounted dynafits on mine this week and am stoked to ski them... I'll try and update when I see how they work!

Write your answer here...I weighed pairs of both the other day. They are 10.3 and 11.5 pounds respectively.

I've been using the STS skins with these and they work great, though I'd caution against using the split skins, as I've had worse results with those. I'd get the 140 and trim them down, rather than the 125mm, which will leave a lot of the ski un-covered. No problem on the deep days, but when the snow gets harder, I like the wall-to-wall carpeting.

The lengths are 176, 188 actually. They weigh 8.75 and 10 pounds, 5 ounces respectively, so you'll be hauling allot more mass with you wherever you go. I am getting the S7 188s, but I weigh 170 to 180, and I am 6',1".
My buddy who is 5',10" and weighs 160 got a pair of 176s and loves them in pow. I've skied his skis with AXLs on them on corn snow with sun cups and runnels and they were awesome! I advise the 176s unless you live in powder heaven.

these have a lot of rocker and tapered tips and tails which makes them very easy to turn in powder. i think you will be able to handle the 188 but if you like shorter lengths the 178 is not to short. hope this helps

yeah, its nice to keep the weight down, its a pretty heavy ski. Thanks for your answer

I know a few folks who have the S7/System mounted with Dynafits, and they love them. Personally, I'd put a more burly binding on there. I think it's a pretty burly ski, and should have a heavier, stiffer boot and binding combo to really get everything you want out of it. However, you can't really go wrong with any binding choice for the S7, as long as it's not too old, soft, or low DIN.

Same ski. Different top sheet. Different base graphics. If you are mounting them with telemark bindings, you should use the mounting points for the System. However, it wouldn't hurt you to put your binders somewhere between the telemark, and the alpine suggested mounting points. Hope you're putting Hammerheads or Axls on those babies, otherwise, you'll be gyping yourself out of a fine ski and all the performance it is capable of.

Here's my experience with the 176 cm and 188 cm S7's.

I spent about 50 days (telemark w/ 22D Axl's) on the 176 length and and found them too short and too soft for aggressive skiing. I'm 5'7", 130 lbs and usually ski a 170 cm ski. I recently swapped to 188 cm and after 10 days have enjoyed it a lot more, especially at high speeds in chopped up crud where a longer and stiffer ski are imperative. The extra 18 cm length (relative to my traditional 170cm skis) is of no concern and of no consequence, as the 188's still have a 17.5m radius and short effective edge due to rocker. I am rocking the 188's and loving it!

If I was 5'9" and 165 lbs, I would not be concerned at all about the 188's and would even consider the 195 length.

Also Alex... S7's and 130's ski completely differently

Check out the Armada JJ 185 (very similar design to the S7) or the Moment Night Train 182 (also very similar design, but slightly fatter).

Line Prophet 130s come in a 186 and have moderate tip rocker, i have them mounted with hammerheads and really dig the combination. However, the S7s tip rocker is much more dramatic so they might ski even shorter than the 186 Lines. Plus I've heard really excellent things about mounting S7s tele, If you ski aggressively, I wouldn't be too worried about the length...you weigh enough that you should be able to muscle the 188s around.

Hi Jason,

I am 6', 210, very athletic and have been skiing the Line Prophet 100s for 4 yrs now. They are a GREAT one-ski quiver. I bought them on a tip from a friend who has been an equipment tester for BC magazine for over a decade. He tipped me to the Karhu Jak BC, and I bought it on a pro form. When it came time to fill the order, the company called and told me they ran out of the Jaks, and would I mind if they sent the Prophet 100 instead??? Same ski, different graphics. I accepted and I am glad I did!

I ski them with Hammerheads, which I feel is a very good pairing. I suggest buying the Hhead mounting plate, which allows you to adj them fore-aft by about 2.5 cm. I mounted them so in the fwd position they are 4cm ahead of chord center, which makes them super turny. I move them to the back position if it is a big snow/crud day. I also own O1s, which I have on a slightly narrower ski, and I don't like them. I would not recommend them for the Prophets.

As a final pitch, I liked the 100s so much that I bought the Prophet 130s as my big mtn/big powder ski for Mt Baker and BC snowcat skiing. Both are great skis.

Hey man, the Line Prophet 100s are the EXACT same ski as the Karhu Team 100s, just a different top sheet. Exact same construction, flex, etc. So if you wanted Karhu Team 100s, you can get the Line Prophet 100s instead...

Yes, this is the same as the Rossignol S7 minus the top sheet.

Yeah for sure you can mount some alpine bindings on these.

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.

See my response to Matthew Nyberg's question on this page.

Bottom line is I'm 5'7" 130 lbs and found the 176 too short/soft, to the point where I sold them to buy 188's. The 188's are perfect for me, and I suspect for you too.

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.

Fixed. Have a great winter!

Based on my experience with the 176 and 188 S7's, the fact I love my 188 S7's way more than my 176 S7's, and that I'm only 5'7" 130 lbs, I'll put money on it the 188's will be too short for you and that you'd be better off with the 195's if you are an aggressive skier.

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.

Just the graphics.