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
Pure allrounders....
Designed for freeride, B78 will push you to let yourself go and ride mountains of pure performance.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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:
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 logical evolution of freeride. For off-trail enthusiasts who sometimes go on pistes too.
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.
You like Jib, but you also want all-round performance. So you need Bling like John Springs.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
These skis dominate their specialty and guarantee happy landings in powder and everywhere else! big, strong and unflappable in every kind of snow.
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.
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!
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.
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.
The Rossignol Bandit B78 is the grandaddy of the modern allmountain ski. Not that this newest edition hasn't has a make over, to the contrary there has been a good deal of surgery and not just cosmetic to keep the B78 up there amongst the best all-mountain skis available. A wood-core, Shark Nose, Dualtec and the new Free beam construction the new B78 is smoother, grippier than ever and just as versatile. For the holiday skier heading out to the hills a couple of times a year this would be a great pair of skis. You can ride them all day long whether on the hardpack, in the bumps or the odd foray into powder. The B78 is a great pair of skis for the advanced skier, aspiring intermediate or lethargic expert- easy to use, versatile and can handle almost any situation. The only downside is a lack of life in short turns and if you are wanting to ski fast or hit the powder then you would be best advised to go for the B83 or an equivalent.
4.5/ 5
Absolute all-rounders....
Just as much at home on powder as hardpack. Ideal for getting off-trail from time-to-time.
The all-new and technology packed Attraxion XI Mutix is a capable piste carver with an aggressive sidecut for pure carving sensations on groomed snow. Although I have not tested this ski but the mens version it will probably suit women better due to their lighter weight as the ski does not have a particularly firm flex. The turn-in of the the XI Mutix is great and the sidecut really devours the first part of the turn, on the mens version it was the tail that lacked power and grip and it will be up to you guys to find out if you want a ski that is very tame and forgiving out of the turn- a good thing for less aggressive advanced skiers- or if you prefer a more powerful partner then perhaps go for the full-on and superb R11 Mutix.
For all the excellent girl skiers who don't want to leave their femininity when they take to the trails. Attraxion XI Mutix has a very powerful motor which can be tuned at every moment to fit your mood with Mutix technology. Why ski with boys skis when skis for girls exist. Do your own thing!
Light, nimble, versatile and a great allround package for advanced to expert women looking for a one ski does it all package. due to their light weight and narrower profile the B78 Women is well suited to European snow where we have tended to experience firmer conditions but the 83 mm underfoot B83 is better for deeper snow and more advanced to expert skiers.
An excellent allround, allmountain package from the lengendary Bandit family of skis.
4/ 5
Pure all-rounders. Designed for freeride. B78 will push you to let yourself go and ride mountains of pure emotion.
Manu Gaidet for Rossignol with the Bandit Squad.
The manufacturer says this about the Rossignol, Big Mountain, 2008, image:
Detail of the Rossignol Attraxion XI illustrating the composite arms for enhanced control and edging.
The manufacturer says this about the Rossignol Attraxion XI Mutix 2008 detail:
