I was able to take this beefy ski (116 mm waist) out for a test drive during Snowsports Industries of America ski demo in Winter Park. Proprietary tech terms, like “Air Tip” may seem like a marketing tactic, but Rossignol designed its new tip and tail so you can actually see through the top sheet to the Air Tip construction, which is quite cool.
The most notable changes include a new “Air Tip,” which reduces the swing rate by 20 percent, vastly improves maneuverability, and helps prevents fatigue. Renowned for its powder performance and versatility in all conditions, the Star 7 has seen some significant upgrades this year that only continue to enhance the performance of this ski. The rockered tip and tail allows for optimal flotation in deep powder, much like a water ski, while the traditional camber and shortened (matched) sidecut allows the ski to carve a turn quite nicely, making it great in both powder and on groomers. The design has swept the ski industry and you’ll be hard pressed to find a manufacturer that doesn’t create something similar. Over the last three years, the S7w and all of its iterations has been the shining example of one of the best uses of rockered tip and tail and traditional-albeit shortened-camber and sidecut. Here’s what she recommends for female intermediate skiers, frontside carving divas, powder seekers, and ladies who like to explore in the backcountry.Ī fan favorite in the powder class, the Rossignol Star 7, formerly known as the S7w, is once again a top choice this ski season. Leah participated in the Snowsports Industries of America on-snow test in Winter Park last January where she had the opportunity to try out dozens of pairs of skis.
“Skis that are lighter and, thus, more maneuverable tend to help prevent wear and tear to our knees.” Leah is particularly interested in skis that can perform well and address women’s anatomical issues, because “We’re four to six times more likely to suffer a knee injury than men,” she says. Women’s Gear Guide blogger and freelance ski journalist, Leah Fielding, shares some of her top ski picks for women the 2013/14 season.
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