Super Blackops 98 | 2025

If you’re old enough to remember throwing daffys, wearing day-glo one-pieces and slipping into rear-entry ski boots, you might just remember Rossignol’s legendary slalom ski, the 7SK. Rossignol has unearthed the retro teal and pink graphics it had for the new Super Blackops 98 but don’t let the old school topsheet fool you; what lies underneath is a modern ski that you can air, butter and carve all over the mountain.

Loaded with Rossignol’s latest tech, the Super Blackops 98 blends a poplar wood core with Titanal for reliable grip and energy-boosting layers that keep it responsive and stable no matter where you take it. Progressive, low tip rocker rocker combines with traditional camber underfoot and a tapered tail profile to yeild confident edge-control on the hardpack, along with playfulness and versatility in varied conditions and terrain.

“It’s a trusty all-mountain steed for the skier looking to pop off every jump in sight,” one of our ski testers said. “It’s not meant for charging big lines, but rather this ski encourages the rider to look at the mountain from a different perspective. It’s nimble enough to make great turns through the trees, but the rockered tip and tail are not aggressive, which leaves enough ski on the ground to park an arc.”

Finally, the Vibration Absorber System, or VAS, dampens chatter in the tip of the Super Blackops 98 when charging through cut-up snow or transitioning from corduroy into bumps. If you’re looking for a fun and stable modern ski with a throwback aesthetic, reach for the Super Blackops 98.