Fischer Watea 84 2008

Great! This ski looks the business and is an excellent performer. The finish of this ski is superb, the graphics and window into the core of the ski work very well as does the colour scheme. On-snow they don't disappoint with their playfulness, I thoroughly enjoyed how you can throw them around on all sorts of terrain at the side of the piste, they are nimble, light, stable and great fun, highly recommended if you have never tried a pair of Freeride skis. In fact I think the Watea 84's are amongst the best allmountain skis available from my ski experiences and for the majority of holiday skiers looking for a ski to really throw around the hill you won't be disappointed.....mind you don't expect a pair of piste carvers, this is a pair of skis that loves mixed terrain and snow conditions- kinda like a 4x4 for your feet.

5/ 5

The manufacturer says this about the Fischer, Watea, 84, 2008:

Untouched slopes. Leaving your own tracks on virgin slopes with masterly powder turns and sprays. Making full use of a construction that stands up to the toughest of rides. A technology that thanks to its wide body structure and the integration of analogies from other sports, creates the ideal setting for individual performance. For people who want to go all out and their own way both on and off-piste.

For novices. The ski to enter the world of Freeriding. With lightweight and stable I-Beam construction. Perfect for off-piste but also an excellent all-rounder.

Fischer Watea 78 2008

The Watea 78 is a versatile Freeride ski that I much prefer to the AMC series. Although you may pay a premium for this ski they are worth it as you will have much more feel and enjoy the changes in snow and terrain much more as a result of the 78's refined construction.

A great pair of intermediate to advanced freeride, allmountain skis.

The manufacturer says this about the Fischer, Watea, 78, 2008:

Untouched slopes. Leaving your own tracks on virgin slopes with masterly powder turns and sprays. Making full use of a construction that stands up to the toughest of rides. A technology that thanks to its wide body structure and the integration of analogies from other sports, creates the ideal setting for individual performance. For people who want to go all out and their own way both on and off-piste

For all eventualities. The universal ski for piste and powder that can tackle any situation. Extremely stable thanks to tough sandwich construction.

Rossignol Bandit B74 2008

The original all-mountain Bandit's with a heavy dose of re-working. Aimed at the odd off-piste powder foray as opposed to the full-on Freeride boards within the Bandit range. Happy in bumps, fine on the firm and good for the feet of decent intermediates to advanced skiers. Experts meanwhile will enjoy a ski with a little more punch.

The manufacturer says this about the Rossignol Bandit B74 2008:

Put them on and ski by instinct. Easy-turning with immediate response to kick pressures. (?) The ideal partner for first freerides.

Rossignol Attraxion III 2008

Yet another versaitle allrounder from rossignol. the Attraxion III's are a most attractive pair of skis and perhaps the best purchase as they are mid-range and suited to blue and red run skiing for regular one or two week per year skiers. Forgiving, easy to turn, no surprises and good looking for the intermediate to advanced skier.

The manufacturer says this about the Rossignol Attraxion III 2008:

These skis satisfy your need for speed- with ease. Carve beautiful turns in total confidence. Skis to do everything you want.

Rossingol Attraxion I blue 2008

Easy carving, attractively designed and forgiving piste skis to bring you up to speed and develop your skiing. Ideal for beginners and developing intermediates pottering around green and blue runs.

The manufacturer says this about the Rossingol Attraxion I blue 2008:

Easy-riding, soft-gliding skis. As gentle as a kiss....

Rossignol Bandit B100 Quad 2008

Baby bandit Squads, the Quads come in four different sizes and are a touch more humane than the very serious Gaidet-inspired B104 Squad skis. The Quads are big freeride skis with 130-100-120 sidecuts, it sounds a lot but they take a full GS-like 25m to carve a turn. For girls and juniors the 164 and 174 sizes are quite useable meanwhile the 184 is best suited to the strongest female skiers or men who feel they can't quite manage or would prefer a fraction more versatility than the Squads may offer.

The manufacturer says this about the Rossignol Bandit B100 Quad 2008:

Identical to the B104 but adapted for smaller sizes. (?)

Rossingol Bandit B78 Women 2008

Lightweight, versatile, good on-piste, in bumps and with enough width for light powder the Bandit B78 W is a ski of choice for many advanced female skiers looking for a one ski does it all package. An excellent allrounder that performs well at medium speeds and on the majority of snow conditions. A true allrounder.

4/ 5

The manufacturer says this about the Rossignol Bandit B78 Women 2008:

Pure allrounders....

Designed for freeride, B78 will push you to let yourself go and ride mountains of pure performance.

Rossignol Bandit B83 Women 2008

The Bandit of choice for the adventurous advanced to expert female skier. Powerful and strong through mixed snow conditions, smooth and fluid over groomed runs and wide enough to float through most powder days. The B83 W's are great allrounders and with the new FIT technology they are better tuned to the female skier so they remain agile and useable over the full-length of a days skiing.

5/ 5

The manufacturer says this about the Rossignol Bandit B83 Women 2008:

Shaped for feminine forms, shaped for freeride, shaped for fun in big radius turns, these Badnits are as gentle as lambs when the going gets tough and world-beating in fields of powder.

Rossginol Passion III blue 2008

Easy-going all-terrain skis that will let you cruise around and progress onto reds and adventure onto the odd black. Aimed at the intermediate female skier with an eye for style the Passion III's come in two colour schemes- the more sumptuous chocolate and a cooler blue finish. With 70 mm underfoot and a forgiving flex there are not going to be any un-wanted surprises with the new Passion III.

A nice allround piste ski.

The manufacturer says this about the Rossignol Passion III blue 2008:

Do you want to learn to ski without pain? Do you want skis that do what you want rather than taking on a life of their own? Stop looking, these are what you need! Ideal for starting and fun from your very first steps.

Rossignol Bandit B94 Women 2008

Bandit B94 Women are full-on freeride skis for the fairer sex. Slightly refined over the mens version, they are a touch lighter, somewhat softer but still as serious in their intent. This is a pair of skis aimed at strong technical and physical skiers who love to hit the backcountry in almost any condtions and at speed. A tough pair of skis to batter through harsh conditions or virginal powder fields.

The manufacturer says this about the Rossignol Bandit B94 Women 2008:

The more power there is the better these Bandits like it- and so do all the freeride girls!!! Its high-power and majestic shape encourage you to ski fast- very fast!

Rossignol Olympique 41 2008

A beautifully crafted pair of retro skis to celebrate Rossignol's Centenary. The Olympique 41's celebrate inparticular Rossignol's first Olympic victory in the year of their name, 1941. More a ski for hanging on the wall rather than strapping to your feet.

The manufacturer says this about the Rossignol Olympique 41 2008:

Rossignol Bandit B94 2008

Withthe B94 Bandit you're starting to get into serious off-piste backcountry territory. The B94's are made of sturdy stuff and you really need to start to wind the speed up before they become agile. Keep the speed high though and you are rewarded and with a smooth and powerful ride whether it is through silken powder or blasting through the crud.

Powerful medium-big mountain skis for the experienced backcountry rider.

4.5/ 5

The manufacturer says this about the Rossignol Bandit B94 2008:

The logical evolution of freeride. For off-trail enthusiasts who sometimes go on pistes too.

Rossignol Scratch Bling 2008

Another new addition to the Scratch range- the Bling is designed for all-mountain plus park riding. A versatile ski of this nature is probably something many a youthful seasonaire will enjoy, a ski that you can hammer down to the park, pull a few spins, cruise a little fresh and then hammer home for your dodgy job in the middle of the Alps.
The Bling looks great and is full of colour, they have all the right attributes for a most versatile backcountry- park & pipe inspired ski.

The manufacturer says this about the Rossignol Scratch Bling 2008:

You like Jib, but you also want all-round performance. So you need Bling like John Springs.

Rossignol Passion I Silver 2008

The Passion I are available in a couple of colour schemes, here shown in silver plus there is the alternative white and red finish. Passion I's are a very easy and tolerant pair of skis to take you from snowplough to parallel, bunny slope to red run. Light, forgiving and confidence boosting.

The manufacturer says this about the Rossignol Passion I Silver 2008:

Playful skis for effortless turns. Built-in self confidence. They'll take you as far as you can go!

Rossingol Scratch Brigade Pro 2008

Cool graphics and very adept kids to teenager freestyle allmountain skis based on the range topping backcountry Scratch Brigade.

The manufacturer says this about the Rossignol Scratch Brigade Pro 2008:

For kids who want the best freestyle backcountry skis going.

Rossignol Passion I white-red 2008

The Passion I are available in a couple of colour schemes, here shown in white and red plus there is the alternative silver finish. Passion I's are a very easy and tolerant pair of skis to take you from snowplough to parallel, bunny slope to red run. Light, forgiving and confidence boosting.

The manufacturer says this about the Rossignol Passion I white-red 2008:

Playful skis for effortless turns. Built-in self-confidence. They'll take you as far as you can go!

Rossignol Bandit B74 Women 2008

Attractive allrounders and the easiest ski in the Bandit range for women. The B74's are all-mountain skis in the traditional sense, not too wide for use in the bumps, wide enough to deal with a little frsh snow and very tolerant in terms of flex to give the fair intermediate to advanced skier a smooth ride over the entire hill.

For expert skiers you may prefer something a little more suited to particular conditions or skiing styles but if you are an intermediate or advanced skier looking to remain on the groomed runs for the majority of time then the B74's are a good choice for solid reliability and easy going friends.

The manufacturer says this about the Rossignol Bandit B74 Women 2008:

Short carved turns, grand arabesques in powder, fast on trails! Skis to dominate every situation so you can forget your preferences and change all the time. For people who want to ski the whole mountain.

Rossignol Scratch Brigade 2008

The Scratch Brigades are Rossignols new babies aimed at backcountry freestyle. With nearly 100 mm underfoot you are guaranteed to stomp landings in any conditions. The construction uses WRS (Weight Reduction System) technology to keep the Brigades manageable in the air and on the ground. With a high rebound tip for greater lift-off and a constuction not dissimilar in materials to what avant-garde ski producers Line have used- poplar wood mixed in this case with fume they tailor the skis characteristics to suit its particular target audience. In this case that is very much the expert to pro rider looking to huck massive hits anywhere on the mountain. Big skis for skiers with big kahunas.

The manufacturer says this about the Rossignol Scratch Brigade 2008:

These skis dominate their specialty and guarantee happy landings in powder and everywhere else! big, strong and unflappable in every kind of snow.

Rossignol Attraxion I white 2008

Easy carving, attractively designed and forgiving piste skis to bring you up to speed and develop your skiing. Ideal for beginners and developing intermediates pottering around green and blue runs.

The manufacturer says this about the Rossignol Attraxion I white 2008:

Easy riding, soft gliding skis. As gentle as a kiss.

Rossignol Attraxion V 2008

Carvey, stable and versatile. The new Attraxion V's have an assymetric construction so that you can switch them around for a different feel on the snow. Not yet tested but they sound an interesting pair of skis with the innovative assymetric sidecut that should be good for the experienced advanced skier looking for a stylish package that will allow them to ski a good mix of terrain and all the groomed runs.

The manufacturer says this about the Rossignol Attraxion V 2008:

High performance skis. If you love power turns and speed on trials whatever the snow conditions, these explosive, thoroughbred skis are for you. Their only limits are yours!