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Intermediate+ level piste
skier Gijs' rating of this ski:
Considering his skiers profile:
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Stable high-end piste ski
The Rossignol HERO Elite LT Ti (tested length: 176 cm) is not so much a consumer GS ski, but rather a very high-end piste ski. Compared to most other consumer or 'cheater' GS skis I skied, the Hero Elite LT Ti is not as demanding to ski. It is quite forgiving, in fact, and very pleasant to ski. Even when your legs are tired or the runs are not that smooth anymore Rossignol HERO Elite LT Ti does not pack the punch of its competitors, but what it lacks pure power and rebound, it makes up for in versatility.
Gentle power
The Rossignol HERO Elite LT Ti ski holds all the good stuff that one expects from a GS ski: sandwich sidewall construction, two layers of metal, coherent flex, slight tip rocker… And the edge holds very nicely, the ski tracks perfectly stable. No surprises, no kick in the butt. It is definitely not the sportiest of skis. And it doesn’t load or give the energy a recreational racer would want. For that reason, I think it’s better suited as an high-end piste ski than as a GS per se. The Rossignol HERO Elite LT Tishould be on the radar for many more advanced skiers, for it is sure, stable and fun.
Rossignol about the Hero Elite LT Ti
"The new HERO Elite LT Ti is a full-throttle, recreational GS ski for technical and race league skiers. New Prop Technology provides more adaptive torsional flex for increased control, smoother turn initiation, superior power transfer, and improved edge contact. Power Turn tip rocker speeds turn initiation for faster, more aggressive lines while the World Cup titanal sandwich construction delivers rock-solid stability with a modern, GS carving sidecut. A powerful, precise and perfectly balanced carving machine, the HERO Elite LT Ti is designed for groomed snow enthusiasts, longer turn shapes, and carving trenches at speed. 100% Racing", says Rossignol.
Well, it does ski beautifully at speed. But its versatility is what it sets apart from other consumer GS skis.
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