Rossignol has been a major player in alpine ski racing for many years and last season garnished a Gold Medal in Slalom and Super G at the FIS World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Through their Engineering and Research and Development, Rossignol is quick to implement what works well in ski racing into their recreational skis.
For 2011-2012 Rossignol has incorporated four Rocker profiles into their line. From the no camber, 100% rocker Spin Turn, the Powder Turn with 50% low camber underfoot, 50% tip and tail, to the Auto Turn with 70% highcamber underfoot and 30% tip and tail rocker and the traditional camber design of the Power Turn technology there's a Rossi for every skier and condition.
Also new and exciting from Rossignol is the All Mountain Experience series and the women specific All Mountain Temptation series.
Returning with note is Rossi's environmentally friendly ski - the women's Attraxion 8 Echo. This ski uses fewer petroleum-based products and lacquers and natural linen fibers replace synthetic materials. The lightweight poplar wood core is harvested from sustainable wood sources. A great effort by Rossignol to be as "green-minded" as possible in a world gone totally plastic and fiberglass.
Reflecting and how far they've come and where they're taking us, here's what the folks at Rossignol have to say about the 2011-2012 collection.
"Rossignol has been building innovative technical ski equipment from its home in the French Alps since 1907. Today, over 100 years later, Rossignol is blending modern ski technology with high-performance materials, human intuition and a deep understanding of every skier's needs so we can continue to drive the growth of our sport and make skiing more fun, for more people.
By implementing new rocker profiles throughout our ski lines like Auto Turn, Powder Turn and Spin Turn Rocker we're enhancing the ski experience for all skier types; helping everyday skiers progress faster and professional athletes push further.
Meanwhile Rossignol's Sensor Fit boot technology is addressing all of the common boot fit issues to create the best balance of comfort and high-performance for every foot shape and skier type on the mountain.
The results are those you can see and feel in every Rossignol product and also what sets us apart from every other ski company.
Rossignol. Better mountain experiences… By Design."
Following is some information on a selection of skis from the Rossignol 2011-2012 collection. Read more about these and all the Rossignol skis.
Avenger 82 Ti - All Mountain Frontside Ski
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The Avenger 82 Ti is an advanced ski designed for all-mountain/on-trail skiing. With a Power Turn, full camber platform and a fibro/metal classic sandwich construction with vertical sidewalls the Avenger Ti adds two layers of titanium for stability and power out of the turns. 82mm underfoot makes for a real All Mountain carver.
Length and Tip-Waist-Tail dimensions
162, 170, 177, 182 come as 126-82-112
Attraxion Echo 8 - Women's All Mountain Ski
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The Attraxion 8 Echo, a women specific expert level ski, is an environmentally friendly expert level ski. This ski uses fewer petroleum-based products and lacquers and natural linen fibers replace synthetic materials. The lightweight poplar wood core is harvested from sustainable wood sources. Made for 'green minded' women to make a strong statement on the environment and on the groomers - my daughter skis this one.
Length and Tip-Waist-Tail dimensions
146, 154, 162 come as 127-75-108
Experience 88 - All Mountain Rocker Ski
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New for 2011-2012 the Experience 88 is designed on the Rossignol Auto Turn platform with 70% high camber underfoot and 30% low rocker in tip and tail. This all around, all mountain ski allows for solid carving on the groomers with a tip that takes you up, over or through whatever conditions you put it in. Rossignol sees this ski as their most versatile 'one-ski-quiver' to date.
Length and Tip-Waist-Tail dimensions
162, 170, 178, 186 come as 135-88-124
Temptation 88 - Women's All Mountain Rocker Ski
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The Temptation 88 is new for 2011-12 and presents a pwerful innovation in the Rossignol women's ski line. Same as the Experience 88, the Tempt 88 is built on the Rossignol Auto Turn platform with 70% high camber underfoot and 30% low rocker in tip and tail and is best appreciated on when driven on an expert level. This ski has the Cascade Tip for just a little extra forgivness when turned at speed and is Rossi's offer to women as the 'one-ski-quiver.'
Length and Tip-Waist-Tail dimensions
154, 162, 170 comes as 135-88-124
S7 - Freeride Ski
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The S7 has probably garnished every award out there for a powder ski and what makes it so appealing is that the flotation from the Powder Turn rocker, combining low camber underfoot with high tip and tail rocker, makes it seem effortless for turning in the deep and even when it's not so deep. The S7 is a real confidence builder for good skiers heading into a day of powder skiing mainly by eliminating the muscle tension powder newbies get when it's over the knees. By the number of S7s I've seen I think the S7 just might be the 'state ski' of Utah.
Length and Tip-Waist-Tail dimensions
168, 178, 188 comes as 145-115-123
S7 W - Women's Freeride Ski
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The S7 W, obviously the women specific version of the S7. Built on the Powder Turn rocker with low camber underfoot and high tip and tail rocker the S7 W provides all the floatation, easy steering and that little bit of forgiveness that brings out the best powder skiing first timers can ask for. Prettier graphics then the men's version but you might not be able to catch her to tell her.
Length and Tip-Waist-Tail dimensions
168, 178 come as 140-110-118
Scratch Pro - Youth Freeski
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The Scratch Pro is a park and pipe ski aimed at the 10-16 age group of kids coming of age in the freeski world. Built with the same technology as its big brother, the Scratch Pro has a softer flex and comes in shorter size. The JAS (Jib Absorption System) provides shock absorption and durability while the fiberglass laminate core makes for a strong, light and dependable ski for all day enjoyment.
Length and Tip-Waist-Tail dimensions
138, 148, 158, 168, 178 come as 106-76-100
Trixie Jib - Girls Freeski
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The Trixie Jib is a young ladies ski for the aspiring parkster and freerider not bent on spending all day in the park but flitting around the whole mountain at will. Designed with The JAS (Jib Absorption System) the Trixie Jib provides the shock absorption and durability for park while the wood core and light weight can go all day.
Length and Tip-Waist-Tail dimensions
138, 148, 158, 168 come as 110-80-103
How to Select Skis
Skis that fit your ability level, personal goals, and type of skiing will make sure your time on the slopes is both safe and enjoyable. Here's how to figure out what alpine skis are best for you.
