The Unique 8 occupies a key position in Rossi’s family of women-specific on-trail skis.  Women who are interested in a Frontside ski fall into three classes: those who already rip, who will probably gravitate towards a unisex model; those whose only ambition is to have a nice day, for whom just about any package ski will do; and intermediates who would like to ski better but need a helping hand.

It’s this game improvement gal who should look to the Unique 8 for relief.  It features a full camber line with only a smidgeon of rocker to elevate the tip, so it imparts the confidence created by having a lot of edge in the snow.  It’s also as light as the linen used as dampening material in its core.  The super-light construction and 50mm drop in tip-to-waist sidecut dimensions maximize short turn performance in the low speed range these skiers prefer.  Easy to steer with light pressure, the Unique 8’s high taper angle (tech talk for a narrow tail) is made to release the edge gently, guiding the skier back into the next turn.