Short, easy turns are the hallmarks of the 2023 Rossignol Nova 10 Ti women's skis. Following a strong showing last year with front-side carving enthusiasts, the 74-mm waisted Nova 10 Ti has more of a recreational slalom feel to it than anything else. Skiers who are looking to perfect the carved turn and not be rocketed from carve to carve will love the easier-going Nova 10. Make no mistake, these skis with their titanal laminate make for a stable and smooth ride. Best for upper-level intermediates and advanced skiers who prefer narrower skis, the Nova 10 has a 13-meter turn radius at the 160-cm length. This is a pretty tight arc, and since there's minimal rocker and taper, it's fairly precise from tip to tail. While more experienced skiers can make it turn in the bumps or trees, it's really better suited for clean groomers. With Rossignol's Line Control Technology, Poplar wood core, and a Boost Flex profile, these Nova 10's are ready to rip. Lighter in the tips and tails thanks to that Boost Flex, the skis are efficient at funneling energy to the edges of the skis where it matters. This leads to a natural and instinctive flex and energy coming out of the ski. You're going to feel like you're a much better skier thanks to the energy and response from the Nova 10. Our testers were all pretty pleasantly surprised with the quick carving and pleasant nature of the Nova 10, and a lot of intermediate to advanced skiers who spend most or all of their time on groomers will be stoked as well.
ROCKER PROFILE
Rocker / Camber
CORE MATERIALS
Boost Flex
PREFERRED TERRAIN
Groomers
On the 160 cm length, Brook Mars noted that it skied true to size, and she gave it top scores of 4 out of 5 for stability, torsional stiffness, and edge hold. Lower scores of 2 out of 5 for playfulness and forgiveness show the stiffer, more business-like aspect of this ski. Brooke notes that “If you’re looking to get from top to bottom on a ski, these will do that for you. It’s a basic ski with not much playfulness that will get you down the mountain. Nothing stood out about these skis for me. If you’re intimidated by conditions or terrain and planning on taking a back seat these are not the skis for you. Staying on top of these skis is really the only way to have full control. They’re basically rocket ships until you’re in full charge mode pushed as far forward as you can go. If you’re good with that type of skiing though, they’re super fun and reliable and will respond quickly and hold an edge in the hardest of surfaces.” This is a good way to note that the Nova 10 Ti is certainly built and shaped for on-trail carving and performance—they do not fall into the all-mountain ski category by any/most metrics.
Susan Dorn’s 153 cm tester was “just right” with her giving out some higher scores of 5’s out of 5 for quickness, maneuverability, and playfulness. Perhaps this shorter size works better for this ski, as there’s a pretty big disparity between Brook’s 2 and Susan’s 5 for playfulness. Her other higher score was a 4 out of 5 for overall impression, so it’s pretty clear that Susan had a different experience than Brook on the Nova 10 Ti. Susan notes that the ski is “quick from edge-to-edge. It’s an easy carver that creates fun carved turns. In the initiation phase, the ski hooks up really well and easily.”
For skiers looking for that solid, yet light carving ski for groomers, the 2023 Rossignol Nova 10 Ti is a great option. Thanks to the construction, shape, and profile, these skis are built to handle anything firm or groomed for a wide variety of intermediate through advanced skiers.
