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Rossignol S7 Ski - Women's

Item #ROS0698 | 50 in Stock
5 Star Rating

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By Ranked #523 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis August 24, 2009

A lot of reverse camber skis advertise that they ski well on hardpack, the truth is, the S7 is the only one. My first impression was so strong on hardpack that it made me wonder if the design would compromise the way it handled in deep snow. Rest assured, it's designed for powder first and the way it skis on groom is a miracle.

I was convinced that I would have to set up a shrine in my garage for reverse camber skis. The kind of place that I would keep neat and tidy most of the winter in anticipation for that perfect 1' or more powder day. I started the season with a quiver of skis for that reason. By the end of the season I was riding the S7 everyday and sold off my quiver

NOTE ON SIZING: Order this ski longer than you would a normal camber ski. Keep in mind that the tip and tail are off of the ground on groom snow and in powder, the more length the better.

Helpful Votes: 5 Yes

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5 Comments Last Reply: March 11, 2011 By:

By: March 11, 2011

Ummmm.... Maybe they ski so well on hardpack because they ARE NOT reverse camber...

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

By: December 29, 2009

Volkl Chopstick absolutly kills on the groomers...alot of the new rockered skis can still perform on the groomers. You just gotta know how to ski 'em.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

By: November 25, 2009 Backcountry.com Employee

Try the Surface Live Life, it skis groomers just as well, if not better. It has quite a bit of camber underneath, and just the right amount of rocker to keep you afloat.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

By: September 30, 2009

I have to say it is true, most reverse camber skis suck on groomer days.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

By: September 28, 2009 Backcountry.com Employee

Thats not true, the JJ also handles groomers fine, as does the Moment bibby.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

Tech Specs:

Length:
168 cm, 178 cm, 188 cm 
Dimensions:
140 / 110 / 118 mm 
Turn Radius:
(178 cm) 14.8 m 
Profile:
underfoot camber, r rockered tip & tail 
Construction:
sandwich laminate 
Core:
wood 
Tail:
twintip 
Recommended Use:
western big mountain, powder, advanced to expert 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year 

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