Rossignol BlackOps 118 | 2024

If there’s one word to describe the BlackOps 118 from Rossignol, it’s beefcake—and we say that with total sincerity and love. At 118-mm underfoot, the BlackOps 118 isn’t necessarily a daily driver, but it’ll certainly be your first choice during and just after a big storm. Given the name BlackOps, there’s not much to report in terms of materials used in the construction of the ski because that’s the entire point. With a progressive sidecut and rocker profile, the BlackOps 118 shines in deep snow, steep exposure and massive drops, but it also won’t leave you hanging on the groomers back to the chair. “It’s hard not to like this ski,” says tester Max Kirshenblat. “Overall, very playful, floaty and fun. Gives you a lot of confidence to stomp those big drops, harvest all the pow stashes and still be able to look good on the groomer out.”

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