Reviewers' score
15.5
BEST SKI
Rossignol Hero Elite SX Carbon review 2015
Best ski 2015
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
A bit less accessible, bur with a far better performance than the other skis in this category, the Rossignol Hero Elite SX Carbon was our top ski because of its aptitude to help the rider to make technical progress thanks to the quality and ease of transition from skid turns to carving. An excellent choice for good skiers who want to improve their technique. Beginners should look for a model that’s more accessible (e.g. the Fischer Motive).
Review: Pros
- Best performing ski in this category
- Exceptional transition from skid turns to carving
- Stable with good grip
Review: Cons
- The slightly stiff tail made skid turns a bit less effective
- Less tolerance to backward imbalance.
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.5 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.0 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.8 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.2 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.2 |
Who's it for?
Basic → Good+
Features of the Hero Elite SX Carbon
| Brand : | Rossignol |
| Model : | Hero Elite SX Carbon |
| Year : | 2015 |
| Family : | Easy Cruisers |
| Size tested : | 172 cm |
| Tip size : | 120 mm |
| Waist size : | 71 mm |
| Tail size : | 100 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2014