Rossignol Brand Profile

Rossignol Brand Profile

Overview For most of the 1970’s, 80’s and into the 90’s, Rossignol was king of the roost, the most recognized trademark in a market crammed with brands that did not survive this epoch.  It built a race department that was the envy of all, with stars like Alberto Tomba...
Nordica Brand Profile

Nordica Brand Profile

Overview Nordica’s opportunities as a ski brand took a fundamental turn for the better when the Tecnica Group bought the Blizzard factory and shifted Nordica production over to their new, refurbished facility.   Prior to this happy development, Nordica skis had...

2023 Kästle Boot Brand Profile

2023 Kästle Boot Brand Profile Why would a relatively small ski company decide – seemingly out of the blue – to absorb the absurd expense of becoming a boot supplier?  The answer to this question isn’t the usual brand-extension story, although that must be...

2023 Rossignol Boot Brand Profile

2023 Rossignol Boot Brand Profile         With the arrival four years ago of the Alltrack Elite LT and Pro LT – for Lightweight Touring – Rossi complemented its Speed (standard 2-piece shells) and Track (similar shells, but with a hike mode)...

Tecnica 2023 Boot Brand Profile

2023 Tecnica Boot Brand Profile         Roughly a decade ago, Tecnica was at a point in its evolution where it had to change. The brand still had market mojo, but the line was due for an upgrade. Once a brand decides it needs new molds, all ideas...