Review: Rossignol Sender 90 Pro Open Skis · 2024
Published on 07/19/2023 · 3 min readCurated Ski Expert Ian Hamilton shares his experience with using the 2024 Rossignol Sender 90 Pro Open Skis. Note that experts are not sponsored by any brands; these are their honest opinions.By Ski Expert
Ian Hamilton
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The Curated Take
3.4/5
The Rossignol Sender 90 Pro Open Skis are ideal for beginner to intermediate skiers looking for a playful, all-mountain twin tip ski at an affordable price. The skis' lightweight construction, twin tip design, and forgiving flex make them highly playful and maneuverable, perfect for tricks and terrain park or switch skiing. However, the skis' width (90mm) limits performance in deep snow, and their light weight and soft flex compromise high-speed stability. Durability may be an issue for heavier or more aggressive skiers. Overall, these skis offer solid performance and great value for playful, adventurous skiers.
Ideal for
- Playful
- Lightweight
- Intuitive
Not ideal for
- Not stiff enough for aggressive skiers
- Not stable at high speeds
- Freestyle-oriented
Flotation
At 90mm wide, these just aren't quite wide enough to deal with a deep powder day. The rocker in the tip and tail will make them fun on moderate powder...Read more
Carving
The twin tip design with rocker in the tip and tail make these less of a carving ski than other Rossignol ski lines. They still did fine, and carved switch...Read more
High Speed Stability
Unfortunately playfulness and high speed stability are often at odds, and this ski compromises high speed stability for maximum playfulness. The lightweight design and soft flex that make this ski...Read more
Playfulness
The combination of light weight construction, twin tip design, and forgiving flex pattern make these about as poppy and playful a ski as you'll find. I loved that about them---they...Read more
Durability
I was only able to ski them for a single day, and didn't notice any wear, and the construction seemed solid in my hands. The only problem I foresee is...Read more
Turn Ease
These are a very approachable ski. They are very lightweight with rocker in the tip and tail which makes it very easy to initiate turns both on and off piste,...Read more
Versatility
This is a very capable all mountain ski, except for deep powder days. 90mm isn't wide enough to get much float in deep snow, but the rocker in the tip...Read more
Expert Reviews of the Rossignol Sender 90 Pro Open Skis
Ian Hamilton This is one of the most affordable entry points into all mountain twin tip skis, so I was really excited to give them a try because that's the type of skiing I do! I first noticed how light they were, which is great for doing tricks and skiing playfully. They were easy to hop, switch, carve, and pop off lips. I had a great time skiing them, but they weren't quite enough ski for me as an expert skier. When I went too fast or put a ton of power into the ski I didn't feel as confident or stable as I like. But this ski is made for the beginner to upper intermediate skier who wants to explore the whole mountain and do some tricks, so for that skier, this is a great option.
Review Ratings
Flotation
2/5
Ian Hamilton gave 2 of 5 stars. At 90mm wide, these just aren't quite wide enough to deal with a deep powder day. The rocker in the tip and tail will make them fun on moderate powder days, but over a foot of snow and they will be struggling. There are wider models in the Rossignol Sender line that are better powder options.
Carving
3/5
Ian Hamilton gave 3 of 5 stars. The twin tip design with rocker in the tip and tail make these less of a carving ski than other Rossignol ski lines. They still did fine, and carved switch well, but they aren't as solid as other options. They held an edge decently, but carving is not this skis forte.
High Speed Stability
3/5
Ian Hamilton gave 3 of 5 stars. Unfortunately playfulness and high speed stability are often at odds, and this ski compromises high speed stability for maximum playfulness. The lightweight design and soft flex that make this ski so fun also make them not damp or stable when going fast. They felt decent, but not the best high speed option.
Playfulness
5/5
Ian Hamilton gave 5 of 5 stars. The combination of light weight construction, twin tip design, and forgiving flex pattern make these about as poppy and playful a ski as you'll find. I loved that about them---they were easy to butter, had a lot of pop for jumps, and were easy to spin on. If a playful all mountain twin tip is what you're looking for, this is a great affordable option.
Durability
3/5
Ian Hamilton gave 3 of 5 stars. I was only able to ski them for a single day, and didn't notice any wear, and the construction seemed solid in my hands. The only problem I foresee is how light and soft they are. For a heavier or more aggressive skier, I think there could be a chance of snapping them on a hard jump landing or a high force situation.
Turn Ease
4/5
Ian Hamilton gave 4 of 5 stars. These are a very approachable ski. They are very lightweight with rocker in the tip and tail which makes it very easy to initiate turns both on and off piste, forward and switch. They felt really nimble and playful, with smooth and quick transitions from turn to turn. Overall this is a great all mountain turning ski for the lighter or less aggressive skier.
Versatility
4/5
Ian Hamilton gave 4 of 5 stars. This is a very capable all mountain ski, except for deep powder days. 90mm isn't wide enough to get much float in deep snow, but the rocker in the tip and tail will help. Up to a foot of snow and these would be fun, but will struggle in more than that. Solid versatility terrain wise, they were comfortable in all the terrain I skied on them.
FAQs
What was your favorite moment with this gear?
Ian Hamilton I had a great run on these popping side hits, carving switch turns and buttering off cat tracks. This is a super playful ski and that's the skiing I like to do, so I had a blast.
Why did you choose this product?
Ian Hamilton This is one of the most affordable Twin Tip all mountain skis, and I recommend it a lot to skiers interested in trying out some terrain park or switch skiing. So I wanted to see how playful and versatile it was, and I was impressed at both attributes.
What is the value for the money versus other options?
Ian Hamilton This is a great value option for beginner to intermediate skiers getting into terrain park or all mountain skiing. Solid performance and construction for a really reasonable price.
What do you love about this product?
Ian Hamilton I love the combination of lightweight construction, twin tip design, and playfulness. These were super fun to jump around the mountain on.
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