2016 Rossignol Saffron 7
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Ski Stats

Sidecut 128/98/118
Radius 16m @ 170cm
Lengths 162,170,178
Weight 2000g @ 170cm
MSRP $700
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If we had split the Recommended skis in this genre into Power and Finesse factions, as is our usual custom, Rossignol’s Saffron 7 would most likely have ended on the Finesse side of the ledger.  Instead of a Power ski that convinces you it’s also easy, the Saffron 7 is a subtle ski that doesn’t […]

If we had split the Recommended skis in this genre into Power and Finesse factions, as is our usual custom, Rossignol’s Saffron 7 would most likely have ended on the Finesse side of the ledger.  Instead of a Power ski that convinces you it’s also easy, the Saffron 7 is a subtle ski that doesn’t show off its strength until it’s summoned.

Modeled after the men’s Sin 7, the Saffron 7 shares its sibling’s predilection for softer snow, as its Powder Turn baseline and wafer-light Air Tip and tail design are made for the fluff.  With an effective sidecut considerably shorter than its length, the Saffron 7 skis like a slalom ski wearing a fat dress: she’s more agile than she looks.

We were fortunate this season to tap into an unexpected resource known as the Divas, dedicated skiers from western PA who channel their thoughts and feelings about equipment to Willi’s Ski and Board.  One of their number had this to say about the Saffron 7: “Super fun ski, amazingly quick edge to edge for how fat it is.  Great for soft snow conditions and can handle soft groomers.”

The Diva’s description is spot-on.  Skis as wide as the Saffron should have more appetite for what’s on the off-piste menu. While the Saffron is perfectly capable of carving a comfortable, medium-radius arc on firm snow, it’s bliss lies off-piste where its base profile and poppy rebound were formulated to shine.

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Test Score Data

Total Score: 88.00
Early to Edge:
Continuous Carve:

Rebound/Turn Finish:

Stability/Accuracy @ Speed:
Short-radius Turning:
9.50
9.00
9.50
9.00
7.50
Off-piste Performance:
Low-speed Turning:
Forgiveness/Ease:
Drift/Scrub:
Finesse/Power Balance:
9.50
7.50
8.50
9.50
8.50

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