SENDER 104 TI OPEN

The Rossignol Sender 104 Ti gets a marketing and graphics refresh for this year, but still feels and behaves a lot like the Sender that left this spot from last year. Built with a paulownia wood core, titanal beam, Double LCT Visco, Air Tip, Damp Tech, and vertical sidewalls, these skis have a lot going on, but Rossignol does a fantastic job in making them come together as a cohesive unit that makes a lot of sense for a wide variety of all-mountain skiers. Bordering almost on the freeride category based on dimensions, the shape is still more on the directional side of the spectrum. Solid, smooth, and incredibly versatile, the Rossignol Sender 104 Ti likes to make a lot of turns especially in shorter sizes, but once you get up to 178 and 186, we see more "normal" radius shapes at 18 and 21-meters respectively. Weighing 2200 grams per ski in the 178, they're not feather-light, but the air tip does keep the swing weight down, so they feel lighter on the feet and are still highly maneuverable. The Rossignol Sender 104 Ti makes an excellent choice for advanced and expert skiers looking for either a one-ski quiver for snowier zones, or a wider option for skiers who mainly ski in lower-snow areas.