Review: Rossignol Sender Free 110 Open Skis · 2024
By Curated Experts
Bryant Leech and Henry Kvietok
Rossignol Sender Free 110 Open Skis · 2024
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The Curated Take
4.7/5
The Rossignol Sender Free 110 Open Skis is a highly versatile option for many skiers. With a 110mm waist width, they excel in various conditions, making them a potential one-ski quiver choice. These skis offer excellent floatation due to a large rocker profile, making them playful in powder. They are playful, strong, suitable for backcountry jumps and side hits, and can handle groomers effectively. Overall, these skis are ideal for skiers seeking versatility and all-mountain performance.
Ideal for
- Is the definition of versatility
- Really good flotation with a large rocker profile
- Playful and strong enough to charge
- Stomps jumps and cliffs with ease
Not ideal for
- Need to have softer conditions to make daily use a reality
- Gets a little twitchy at very high speeds
- Not ideal for someone who likes to drive the tips of their skis
Turn Ease
Within the Blackops line, the 110 allows easy turning in almost any condition. What is impressive about a wide twin tip is that skiers can lay it on edge on...Read more
The Sender Free 110 caters to skiers with a more centered/upright stance versus those who drive their tips hard. It also has nice rocker lines. These attributes combine to make...Read more
Playfulness
There are better skis out there if someone is more into jibs in the park and slower-speed butters. But, for a freeride charger, this ski is plenty playful. It's easy...Read more
Durability
With a wood core, PU material to provide dampness without the added stiffness of metal, and an air tip to keep the weight down, this combination will likely be a...Read more
So far, in all of my testing, which has been done at several different resorts in all conditions, I have not had any durability or quality issues with these skis....Read more
High Speed Stability
Unlike the other Blackops skis in Rossignol's collection, the Sender 110 incorporates an air tip, which lowers the ski's swingweight. The tradeoff for this is that it's a lighter ski...Read more
The Rossignol Sender Free 110s hit a huge sweet spot for many skiers. This is because they retain nice playfulness and turn ease, but they can still blast through chop....Read more
Carving
One large caveat is that one must ski in a more centered stance, especially if they mount this at the recommended point. I personally mount my skis a bit back...Read more
Carving is not necessarily why someone would buy a ski like this. It's rockered and fairly wide, so it is made for off-piste skiing. But we all end up skiing...Read more
Versatility
When I think of a versatile ski, I want it to be good in all conditions at resorts. I have skied the Sender Free 110 on groomers, ice, deep powder,...Read more
Flotation
While not having an uber-deep day to test these Sender 110, it does have a substantial rocker profile both tip and tail. Unlike many others, the Sender blends a stiffer...Read more
Having skied the Sender Free 110 in a deep, 1+ft powder day at Crystal Mountain, these skis are a blast in powder and offer plenty of flotation. I could slash...Read more
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Bryant Leech
Henry Kvietok
About the ski gear
- Model: Rossignol Sender Free 110 Open Skis · 2024
Test conditions
- Conditions I have tested these in: Powder (1-4"), groomers, moguls, and chop
- Where I’ve used them: Alta, Utah
- How many times I've used it: 2
Expert Reviews of the Rossignol Sender Free 110 Open Skis
Bryant Leech It's odd to talk about a ski that is 110 underfoot as a one-ski quiver, but in this case, it's certainly true. As long as a resort gets fairly consistent snow, this ski will be great for skiing everywhere on the mountain for people with a more centered stance on their skis. It could also be a great choice for someone who skis someplace like the East Coast as a powder ski. It busts through crud, holds a great edge (for 110 underfoot), is excellent on backcountry jumps, and floats well. Even if someone has never been on a twin tip, this could be a great introduction as they ski well for various skier types. They can be skied hard and fast, but someone might find a speed limit for the tips and tails, given their light weight and lack of metal. Here is to hoping Rossignol keeps developing more skis like the Sender Free 110 Open Skis as they hit a great spot that many skiers will like!
Henry Kvietok This ski has been all the rave as of late in the freeride community. It has already stood atop podiums, and I was extremely excited to hop on it for a day at Loveland. At 110 underfoot, this is the ski for stomping big landings in variable snow conditions. The wide platform feels so stable, and it floats exceptionally well. I personally found them to ski a bit wider than other 110s generally feel. This is largely due to the skis' weight, stiffness, and lack of sidecuts. They like to ski fast and go big, no doubt about that. So, while the Sender Free may lack low-speed playfulness and carving performance, that is not why skiers buy this ski. Skiers buy it to send airs like Max Palm (look him up on YouTube to see what these skis can do!).
Product Specs
| Age Group | Adult |
| Gender | Men's |
| Includes bindings | No |
| Model year | 2024 |
| Ski type | Freeride |
| Skill level | Expert |
Review Ratings
Averaged between reviewers, view below how all experts voted.
Turn Ease
5/5
Bryant Leech gave 5 of 5 stars. Within the Blackops line, the 110 allows easy turning in almost any condition. What is impressive about a wide twin tip is that skiers can lay it on edge on groomed runs. As long as they don't run into ice very often, this could be a daily driver if they like carving groomers and exploring the rest of the mountain.
Henry Kvietok gave 5 of 5 stars. The Sender Free 110 caters to skiers with a more centered/upright stance versus those who drive their tips hard. It also has nice rocker lines. These attributes combine to make for a ski that is very easy to pivot around and turn. It is not the most flexible ski, but proficient skiers can bend it and carve it.
Playfulness
5/5
Henry Kvietok gave 5 of 5 stars. There are better skis out there if someone is more into jibs in the park and slower-speed butters. But, for a freeride charger, this ski is plenty playful. It's easy to pivot around and slash turns and does not feel overly heavy underfoot. It also loves to be in the air and feels quite balanced.
Durability
5/5
Bryant Leech gave 5 of 5 stars. With a wood core, PU material to provide dampness without the added stiffness of metal, and an air tip to keep the weight down, this combination will likely be a winning combination for most skiers. Rossignol pulled out all the tricks to provide a ski that will stand up to the abuse that their professional athletes demand.
Henry Kvietok gave 5 of 5 stars. So far, in all of my testing, which has been done at several different resorts in all conditions, I have not had any durability or quality issues with these skis. Furthermore, I have not had any reports from my customers about the durability of the Sender Free 110s.
High Speed Stability
4/5
Bryant Leech gave 3 of 5 stars. Unlike the other Blackops skis in Rossignol's collection, the Sender 110 incorporates an air tip, which lowers the ski's swingweight. The tradeoff for this is that it's a lighter ski that can get knocked around a bit more than other Blackops skis. Additionally, just like any other ski with deep rocker lines, they do flap around a bit, which I don't find to be an issue but could be concerning for someone as they get used to the way they work.
Henry Kvietok gave 5 of 5 stars. The Rossignol Sender Free 110s hit a huge sweet spot for many skiers. This is because they retain nice playfulness and turn ease, but they can still blast through chop. I skied a powder day on these at Crystal with some heavy, wet powder, and they performed beautifully without a speed limit.
Carving
4/5
Bryant Leech gave 4 of 5 stars. One large caveat is that one must ski in a more centered stance, especially if they mount this at the recommended point. I personally mount my skis a bit back (-2cm) from what's recommended, which I liked better for hard snow performance in this case as well. The lower weight can get squirmy at mega-high speed.
Henry Kvietok gave 3 of 5 stars. Carving is not necessarily why someone would buy a ski like this. It's rockered and fairly wide, so it is made for off-piste skiing. But we all end up skiing groomers at some point, and these skis can certainly lay down some train tracks and carve. Just don't expect to be blown away by its carving ability.
Versatility
5/5
Henry Kvietok gave 5 of 5 stars. When I think of a versatile ski, I want it to be good in all conditions at resorts. I have skied the Sender Free 110 on groomers, ice, deep powder, slush, and everything in between. If someone has a fairly "chargey" style and likes to jump off stuff whenever they can, then the Sender Free 110 is a good option to consider.
Flotation
5/5
Bryant Leech gave 5 of 5 stars. While not having an uber-deep day to test these Sender 110, it does have a substantial rocker profile both tip and tail. Unlike many others, the Sender blends a stiffer ski underfoot (the Blackops part) and the air tip, which allows for a more flexible tip, giving it playful power in powder. While playing around in powder, this ski allows for some really fun application in both open bowls but can drop cliffs confidently when those come calling.
Henry Kvietok gave 5 of 5 stars. Having skied the Sender Free 110 in a deep, 1+ft powder day at Crystal Mountain, these skis are a blast in powder and offer plenty of flotation. I could slash around and keep a centered stance without the tips diving into the snow. Unless someone drives their tips really hard, then they'll have no issues with flotation on these skis.
FAQs
What do you love about this product?
Bryant Leech It's rare to speak about a ski that is 110 underfoot as a potential daily driver in high snow environments. Still, Rossignol really pulled out all the stops to make this one work in almost every conceivable condition. This ski really does a great job of blending characteristics and allowing one to feel confident in almost every type of condition. It's no wonder this has become a main ski of riders on the freeride world tour. It rips.
Henry Kvietok I love how they feel so "slashy" and playful but can also charge hard through chop and remain stable.
What was your favorite moment with this gear?
Henry Kvietok My favorite moment with these skis was dropping in on some expert terrain at Crystal Mountain with deep powder and some small airs. These skis charged through it all but still felt playful.
Why did you choose this product?
Bryant Leech I chose to ski the Sender Free 110 because I loved the idea they presented—combining two technologies that have proven to be the best in the ski industry in the last decade. The Blackops core provides stability and dampness in a ski without the added bulk of metal, with air tips allowing a lighter weight for added playfulness. This combination of features was one I couldn't pass up.
Henry Kvietok I chose these skis to test out Rossignol's new freeride ski. This ski definitely lives up to the hype it has generated.
What is the value for the money versus other options?
Bryant Leech With all the new tech packed into this ski, it's unsurprising it's on the higher end of skis within its category, but I think that's for a good reason. It combines almost all of the best technology that Rossignol has developed over the last decade. Skiers would be hard-pressed to find this much sophistication, though, in one ski anywhere else on the market, and I think the price tag is well worth it.
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