Rossignol Radical 9 GS Cascade Ti review 2013
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The ProSkiLab™ reviewers loved it. The Rossignol 9GS is a truly high-performance and versatile ski offering broad spectrum action. It's an excellent model for average to expert skiers looking for efficacity, versatility and pleasure. We recommend it in particular for good skieurs who want to progress to proficiency.
Review: Pros
- Quite frankly, the Rossignol 9 GS surprised us. First of all, it's a real slalom ski that's incisive, offers excellent performance and good edge control. It's also a remarkably versatile and user-friendly ski. The 9 GS performs well in all situations. It can alternate skid and slides, vary the curve radius, and skis well at high and low speeds in all turns from gentle to the most aggressive. A real treat.
Review: Cons
- None
The ski review scores
Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.8 |
Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.8 |
Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 20.0 |
Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 19.3 |
Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 19.3 |
Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.8 |
Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.8 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
Who is the Radical 9 GS for? Technical and competition skiers looking for a powerful high-performance ski that incorporates the GS sidecut technology.
At full speed, the sandwich-type GS construction produces the ultra precision required in long turns.
The new cascade ski tip ensures full contact between the ski edge and the snow in turn initiation, as well as better weight distribution.
In short, the 9 GS is a fantastic turner that will help to quench your thirst for exhilarating carves.
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Features of the Radical 9 GS Cascade Ti
Brand : | Rossignol |
Model : | Radical 9 GS Cascade Ti |
Year : | 2013 |
Family : | Giant slalom |
Size tested : | 180 cm |
Tip size : | 118 mm |
Waist size : | 72 mm |
Tail size : | 100 mm |
Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
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Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2012