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Some of my collection - can't believe I used to ski on boards that long!
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All Things Rossignol
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I often think the same, could I ski 200 + CM again, or even 195 CM.
Yes, you could (it's just like riding a bike, it comes right back)
I do it and succeed at it every year. You even revert to old technique without thinking about it.
I guess you are correct, because I have often said once you know how to turn a ski the size of the ski that is on you foot should not matter because the muscle movement is the same maybe just a bit more effort for a longer ski. But that is for our traditional skis, I have not tested it for new skis.
New addition to the collectiom. As a kid, this was one of the first skis I fell in love with because how the bases were the same as the topskin. I cannot think of another ski that has done this since. Bindings will get remounted so I can ski them. These are 170's
Now there's a great looking ski package 
And still fun to get out on from time to time! Why won't you ski LOOK N57's???
(I do not approve leaving you heels cocked though...)
And still fun to get out on from time to time! Why won't you ski LOOK N57's???
(I do not approve leaving you heels cocked though...)
I didn't say I wouldn't ski the N57, i said they need remounted, they are set up for a 280mm (or so) boot. I will say, early N57's did break, I saw more than one toe shear of at the post.Now there's a great looking ski package
And still fun to get out on from time to time! Why won't you ski LOOK N57's???
(I do not approve leaving you heels cocked though...)
Anybody interested in this? Pretty neat garment. It's a PHENIX branded jacket, back from the days when the USST, Norwegians and others used PHENIX stuff. This was a jacket issued to the Rossignol race reps.
Our son was a Rossi athlete at the time, and he was a better fit than the Eastern reps. Big younger kid, big reps....perfect. He loved it.
It's a Medium. The sleeves zip off to make it a vest. The can "stow" in the huge back pocket. The hood zips off as well. Is it perfect? No. It's in nice condition for vintage piece. It's probably 18 or so years old?
If you're interested, PM me. Not looking for a "big score." More like postage, a six-pack and a bottle of wine. Or maybe just a nice 12 pack, or..........
Let me know why you might be interested!
Our son was a Rossi athlete at the time, and he was a better fit than the Eastern reps. Big younger kid, big reps....perfect. He loved it.
It's a Medium. The sleeves zip off to make it a vest. The can "stow" in the huge back pocket. The hood zips off as well. Is it perfect? No. It's in nice condition for vintage piece. It's probably 18 or so years old?
If you're interested, PM me. Not looking for a "big score." More like postage, a six-pack and a bottle of wine. Or maybe just a nice 12 pack, or..........
Let me know why you might be interested!
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They look like they do not have many days of use on them. The Rossi Freestyle top sheet was known for cracking at the tip when skied frequently.
There are a few hairline cracks on these but you really have to look at a certain angle. the CM's that replaced the Freestyles were notorious for blowing up.
I do remember the Rossi CM but we had only a few come back under warrantee, and we did sell a lot of them.
I had a High School buddy that broke more than a couple of pair.
All this talk about Rossignol bump skis has got me nostalgic... 
Rossignol Exhibition S, Rossignol Smash, Rossignol Freestyle, Rossignol CM
Rossignol CMV, Rossignol 4M, Rossignol 7M
Rossignol Exhibition S, Rossignol Smash, Rossignol Freestyle, Rossignol CM
Rossignol CMV, Rossignol 4M, Rossignol 7M
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Someone pointed out on Facebook that the Freestyles were made in the states, I never realized that. I looked at the tail and sure enough "Made the USA"
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Someone pointed out on Facebook that the Freestyles were made in the states, I never realized that. I looked at the tail and sure enough "Made the USA"
How heavy was he and what size ski did he destroy . A lot of people skied that ski shorter than it was designed.
I knew they had a plant here, I didn't think these were made there.
Was that really an assembly plant because I seem to remember it more of a distribution center? I remember when President Ford was given a hard time about not skiing on an American made ski and the next photo of him skiing he was on a Rossi Vista I think that was Red White and Blue that said Made In USA. A bit of a surprise when he could have had a K2, Olin, or Hexcel.
Maybe our Stowe area 'masters' will chime in on this?