The Rossignol Experience 82 Basalt Women's Skis w/ Express 11 GW Bindings is an energetic front side ski that is approachable for a wide variety of skiers. While most skis in the Experience line up have metal in their cores, this ski takes out the metal and has a Basalt laminate which gives a lot of snap and liveliness to the ski while also providing a more forgiving flex that appeals to wider range of skiers. Intermediates will over the easier turn initiation and lighter swing wight, giving them more energy and confidence to stay out on the slopes longer. Advanced skiers will love the skis adaptability to various terrain applications and its damp feel that make it perform like heavier skis with meal in their build. With Drive Tip technology, you get great dampening and vibration capabilities when skiing over hard or choppy snow surfaces at speed. It also helps you push around soft spring snow when the temperatures rise and the sun is out in full force. With an 82-millimeter waist, you get a nice stable platform to stand on to manipulate your turns, either short, medium or long. For women who are not the most aggressive skiers and don’t want a ski that overpowers them, the Rossignol Experience 82 Basalt Women's Skis w/ Express 11 GW Bindings are just the right mix for you.