Rossignol React R8 HP
Last year’s Editors’ Pick – the Rossignol React R8 Ti – may have disappeared from this year’s line-up but thankfully there’s a still a cracking R8 option available in the R8 HP.
Introduced last winter, Rossi market their React series as ‘compact race skis’ and while we loved the strong and engaging R8 Ti, the R8 HP manages to deliver a similar level of fun albeit with an altogether more accessible feel.
Lighter and slightly less aggressive than the Ti version, the R8 HP is a rapid and forgiving ski that still comes with heaps of high-end race-inspired tech, including LCT line control to help torsional flex and flex tip technology for slalom-style levels of grip.
Ideal for high-end intermediates looking to push their piste performance, the React R8 HP is a stonking set-up for the money – easy to carve, fun, forgiving, predictable and stable.
Verdict
A stonkin' set up for the money - easy to carve, fun, forgiving, predictable and stable.
- Brand:
- Rossignol
- Model:
- Rossignol React R8 HP
- RRP:
- £500
- Width:
- 74mm
- Lengths:
- 156-163-170-177
- Radius:
- 14m @ 177
- Dimensions:
- 127-74-110
- Weight per ski:
- 1750g @ 177 w/o bindings
