Rossignol Bandit B78 Skis + Rossignol Axium 120 Bindings 2008

Comments about Rossignol Bandit B78 Skis + Rossignol Axium 120 Bindings 2008:

This ski is great, it carves well wether you are skiing fast or slow on steeps or flat groomers, which is often a compromise with many skies... either the skis are really stiff to ensure the ability to blow through crud and to ensure stability at high speeds, but often unresponsive to slower speeds or they are soft and easy to flex but get sloppy in cruddy snow or at high speeds. It is easy to manipulate the radius of the turns and is well balanced in the air if you care to take them into the park. there is enough of a directional twin tip to ski/jump switch (backward) and it is wide enough under foot to allow you to float in powder. I am a former state champ ski racer so I have skied many skis and expect a lot from my skis. these are by far my favorite skies that I have ever skied on. A great investment if you do not want to purchase multiple pairs of skies. Enjoy!

Comments about Rossignol Bandit B78 Skis + Rossignol Axium 120 Bindings 2008:

This ski excels all over the mountain

Comments about Rossignol Bandit B78 Skis + Rossignol Axium 120 Bindings 2008:

The 2008 Bandit are as expected when you already knew the previous B2 and B3. Rossignol continue to progress.

Comments about Rossignol Bandit B78 Skis + Rossignol Axium 120 Bindings 2008:

These skis look much better in person than they do in the images. I just started skiing this season. I spent most of the season on a 118 cm carving ski. I bought this ski as an upgrade as I wanted to learn a full-length ski and wanted the additional stability that the larger ski affords. I bought the 166 cm ski. I managed to get one day on these at Peak n Peek - the day before the end of season '09. Conditions were loose granular, melting at 65 degrees and sunny. Once I acclimatized from my short carving skis, I found these to be very easy to control, stable at speed, and smooth through the rough stuff. I managed to stay upright which, given the fact that I had to do a few gigantic stops due to the snow ending in the middle of a tight tree-lined trail, I consider more a reflection of the quality of the ski than my skills. Great skis make a mediocre skier feel that much more confident on the hill.

Comments about Rossignol Bandit B78 Skis + Rossignol Axium 120 Bindings 2008:

6'2" 195lbs Ski Length: 182

Solid ski. Have had them up a few times this season and haven't found anything they can't handle. This is truely a one ski quiver. On Piste this ski performs all day long with little to no wobble at high speeds and great hold on ice. Off Piste, this ski obviously isn't as good as a dedicated powder ski, however it still performs. I'm amazed at how tight a turn radius these have when I really lay into them.

Comments about Rossignol Bandit B78 Skis + Rossignol Axium 120 Bindings 2008:

used this ski up in sun valley for the past week, and loved it. not much snow up here, so didnt have a great chance to see how well it floats, but saw plenty of crud, bumps and groomers and the b78 did well. highly recommend this ski

Comments about Rossignol Bandit B78 Skis + Rossignol Axium 120 Bindings 2008:

These ski's do it all! Ice, powder, bumps, steeps. Best ski I've ever owned.

Comments about Rossignol Bandit B78 Skis + Rossignol Axium 120 Bindings 2008:

superb!

Comments about Rossignol Bandit B78 Skis + Rossignol Axium 120 Bindings 2008:

I am an intermediate skier, this winter was my second season and as I am planning on skiing more and more over the coming seasons, I decided I wanted to have my own gear. After trolling the Evo site for a few days, I came across these skis which looked they fit what I was looking for. I ski a wide range of conditions and runs, mostly blues and some blacks. The length is great for me (6'-1" 250lb) and the ride is smooth on icy groomers or light powder. I haven't been able to test these on deep powder yet, but they are not that wide so they won't be as good as a dedicated powder ski, but I'd rather have an all-mountain ski over a dedicated powder ski. This ski has been great for me as a beginner moving quickly to an intermediate/advanced skier. I knew I would be skiing more frequently and improving and wanted a ski that would not be "too beginner" oriented and have to buy new gear as I improved. [...]

Service and delivery comments:

Delivery was very quick, tracking provided by Evo. Bought these with an order coupon and order via telephone, representative I spoke with was very knowledgeable and helpful.

Comments about Rossignol Bandit B78 Skis + Rossignol Axium 120 Bindings 2008:

many skis make the claim, but this is a true all mountain ski. it handles powder well, turns easily in the bumps, holds a good edge on packed snow and even does remarkably well on icy snow... not the best ski for heavy crud or mach 5 GS runs, but because of it's lightness, you wouldn't expect it to be. I've been skiing for 40 years and ski anything on the mountain, this ski can handle it all... probably the best ski I've ever owned... I'm 6' and 230lbs and ski the 182 length