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How to Buy Rossignol Skis

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With more than 100 years of experience in making skis for winter sports enthusiasts, Rossignol may be one of the oldest and most respected ski manufacturers on the market. Whether your passion lies with Alpine, Nordic or Freestyle skiing or even snowboarding, Rossignol's line of skis and ski accessories offer you plenty of choice.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

    Choose Skis by Rossignol

  1. Step 1

    Fulfill your fashion fetish when you buy a pair of Rossignol skis designed by some of fashion's greatest figures--Emilio Pucci and Jean-Charles de Castelbajac. Complete with the performance you would expect from Rossignol's traditional ski design, the JCC WP Vichy and Pucci Expolso are rendered with these top designers' most signature designs.

  2. Step 2

    Check out the Bandit Jr. and Bandit Girl for your little ones who love to Freeski. Similar to the adult adventure models, these skis are scaled down for the shorties on the slope who still want to catch big air.

  3. Step 3

    Go with the X-Ium Classic C1 if you are a professional level Nordic or cross-country skier. With a lightweight honeycomb core construction, this long narrow ski offers less snow resistance for a faster finish.

  4. Step 4

    Find versatility in the Hip Chick Telemark Nordic ski for women. These skis feature a "shark nose" design to enable you to glide your way through pack and powder.

  5. Step 5

    Find the performance you require in the Alpine Active Passion III for women. Buy this ski if you are a more advanced skier looking for a good groomed surface, medium speed ski.

  6. Step 6

    Enjoy the almost Zen-like bamboo design of the Freeski Exhibition Scratch Girl FS ski by Rossignol as you sail through the air and show the boys who's boss. These skis are designed for women who want to make the most of their pipe and park experience.

  7. Step 7

    Buy the recommended bindings for the skis you purchase from Rossignol. You should follow the manufacturer's recommendations as well when selecting your ski boots to complement your new skis.

  8. Step 8

    Find a Rossignol dealer in your area once you have chosen the model that suits you. You'll find information on the Rossignol website (see Resources below).

  9. Step 9

    Check out Rossignol's line of snowboards for the whole family if you're ready to take on another challenging and fun winter sport.

Tips & Warnings
  • Be realistic when you describe your ability level to ski shop staff when selecting a pair of skis. By equipping yourself with too narrow of a ski at an early stage, you may risk injury to yourself and others when you lose control on the slopes.

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