Thanks for all of these reviews. You guys provide a service that no one else is doing and it's so appreciated! I think you missed the radius on the Experience 86 Ti review because I didn't catch it. Maybe it got cut in editing? Anyway, it made me decide to comment and give you my 2 cents on how viewers might get even more out of your reviews. But before I do, I want to preface my feedback by saying I absolutely appreciate all the work and effort you guys put into these reviews and if nothing changed, I'd still be one of your biggest fans and recommend anyone to look at your reviews before purchasing a ski. With that said, I'd really recommend stating radiuses (radii?) of all lengths for each model, especially the carvers, and ideally putting this information at the beginning of the review. You'll usually mention the radius of the ski you tested, but won't follow up with the radius of the other lengths. I appreciate that construction absolutely affects the ski's performance (and turn shape), but to me, the waist width and radius is the first thing I want to know before learning how much metal is in a ski, whether it has rocker, etc. And your opinions on turn shape are great and I would encourage you to continue letting us know if the tested ski adheres strictly to its radius or maybe offers more versatility. And the price that's paid for that versatility :) I'll finish by saying that I put more weight into your personal opinions than the ski's geometry, construction, etc. Bob's comment about preferring the 173cm Forza 70 vs the 181cm is invaluable. At his ability and size, knowing that the 173cm is enough ski for Bob is saying much more than any of the ski's specs. Please continue to share this type of information with us anytime you can. Thanks again!
Great review, thank you guys - I've been agonising between this and the K2 Mindbender 89Ti for my next ski having previously loved the Rosi 88ti Experience. I think this review has just tipped me back in favour of the Rossignol as a predominantly frontside skier but want to be able to deal with chop/crud and the occasional excursion into the deeper stuff. Am I heading the right way do you think? Thoughts on bindings Konnect v Griffon v Pivot?
Don't agonize, those are both fantastic skis with more similarities than differences. I think they both do the same things really, but the Rossignol does them harder/more direct. The K2 has slightly more finesse to it, and is a better floater as a result. Predominantly front side? Go Rossignol. For bindings, if you want to keep moving to front side, the Konnect is great because it provides a higher stand height and more leverage in a carve. Griffon next as a more all-mountain option, and I don't suggest Pivot as the waist width doesn't quite fit with either a 75 or a 95 brake in those bindings, unfortunately.
@@SkiEssentials Sound advice again guys many thanks, get what you're saying on the Pivots too, I'll steer clear. The only deal on these I can find in the UK is with Konect NX12 (not SPX) but I've read some negative stuff about the NX - thoughts? Still a good option with my frontside preference?
Would you say an Atomic Maverick 88 Ti would be a little more forgiving to turn shape, speed, and off-piste? Without being too much of a departure toward Freeride types?
Yes, the lighter weight takes care of most of that difference. The Experience has some heft to it for sure, so not everyone will have the same chance of success here. With weight comes stability, so while the Atomic is stable for its weight, it's mainly in a different class than the Rossignol when it comes to speed. Off-piste, the Atomic is more mobile and a better floater.
There's a bit more rocker in the Rossignol than the Brahma, but the builds feel a lot alike. I'd say the Rossignol still has a more versatile personality while the Brahma is still better suited to firm snow and groomed terrain.
Thanks for all of these reviews. You guys provide a service that no one else is doing and it's so appreciated! I think you missed the radius on the Experience 86 Ti review because I didn't catch it. Maybe it got cut in editing? Anyway, it made me decide to comment and give you my 2 cents on how viewers might get even more out of your reviews. But before I do, I want to preface my feedback by saying I absolutely appreciate all the work and effort you guys put into these reviews and if nothing changed, I'd still be one of your biggest fans and recommend anyone to look at your reviews before purchasing a ski.
With that said, I'd really recommend stating radiuses (radii?) of all lengths for each model, especially the carvers, and ideally putting this information at the beginning of the review. You'll usually mention the radius of the ski you tested, but won't follow up with the radius of the other lengths. I appreciate that construction absolutely affects the ski's performance (and turn shape), but to me, the waist width and radius is the first thing I want to know before learning how much metal is in a ski, whether it has rocker, etc. And your opinions on turn shape are great and I would encourage you to continue letting us know if the tested ski adheres strictly to its radius or maybe offers more versatility. And the price that's paid for that versatility :)
I'll finish by saying that I put more weight into your personal opinions than the ski's geometry, construction, etc. Bob's comment about preferring the 173cm Forza 70 vs the 181cm is invaluable. At his ability and size, knowing that the 173cm is enough ski for Bob is saying much more than any of the ski's specs. Please continue to share this type of information with us anytime you can. Thanks again!
Great feedback, thanks for sharing!
Great review, thank you guys - I've been agonising between this and the K2 Mindbender 89Ti for my next ski having previously loved the Rosi 88ti Experience. I think this review has just tipped me back in favour of the Rossignol as a predominantly frontside skier but want to be able to deal with chop/crud and the occasional excursion into the deeper stuff. Am I heading the right way do you think? Thoughts on bindings Konnect v Griffon v Pivot?
Don't agonize, those are both fantastic skis with more similarities than differences. I think they both do the same things really, but the Rossignol does them harder/more direct. The K2 has slightly more finesse to it, and is a better floater as a result. Predominantly front side? Go Rossignol. For bindings, if you want to keep moving to front side, the Konnect is great because it provides a higher stand height and more leverage in a carve. Griffon next as a more all-mountain option, and I don't suggest Pivot as the waist width doesn't quite fit with either a 75 or a 95 brake in those bindings, unfortunately.
@@SkiEssentials Sound advice again guys many thanks, get what you're saying on the Pivots too, I'll steer clear. The only deal on these I can find in the UK is with Konect NX12 (not SPX) but I've read some negative stuff about the NX - thoughts? Still a good option with my frontside preference?
Would you say an Atomic Maverick 88 Ti would be a little more forgiving to turn shape, speed, and off-piste? Without being too much of a departure toward Freeride types?
Yes, the lighter weight takes care of most of that difference. The Experience has some heft to it for sure, so not everyone will have the same chance of success here. With weight comes stability, so while the Atomic is stable for its weight, it's mainly in a different class than the Rossignol when it comes to speed. Off-piste, the Atomic is more mobile and a better floater.
Woul be this ski btw. Brahmas 82-88? Is Brahma 82 allmountain skills compares here? Thank you guys
There's a bit more rocker in the Rossignol than the Brahma, but the builds feel a lot alike. I'd say the Rossignol still has a more versatile personality while the Brahma is still better suited to firm snow and groomed terrain.
Are you comparing that to the Stormrider or the Laser or the Monero? My 2016 Stormrider 88s do not like to go slow..
We found that the Experience 86 Ti lines up better with the Montero AR within Stockli's line.
@@SkiEssentials Thank you