Front side carving enthusiasts will love the agility and performance of the 2023 Rossignol React R10 Ti. These skis, with their narrow waist and stiff tail, love to be in a carved turn, bringing the energy and the angulation to the groomers and other front-side terrain. Better suited for advanced and expert skiers on firmer snow, these skis have the shape, profile, and construction to create some of the deepest, cleanest, and roundest turns on the hill. Front side carving has re-gained some notoriety over the past few years, and a lot of that has to do with the technology that makes those turns more accessible. Former racers and expert skiers who live and ski in places where the snow is firm and fast will love the full camber and strong build of these skis. Thanks to Rossignol's long-standing reputation for making fantastic race and carving skis, the React R10 brings that expertise to a more recreational format, allowing a broader group of skiers to get the feeling of carving the perfect arc.
ROCKER PROFILE
Rocker / Camber
CORE MATERIALS
LCT Technology
PREFERRED TERRAIN
Groomers
We seem to forget that it wasn't long ago that our skis all had full camber. With the exception of just the littlest, tiniest bit in the very tips of the skis, this thing is all camber, baby, and that's just how we like it on the firmer snows of the resort. The more the camber, the better the energy, and these R10 Ti's have it in spades. In addition to that bit of rocker, they also have their Flex Tip Technology that allows the ski to flex just a little bit more easily in the initiation phase of the turn, making it more approachable for skiers who may not be cut from World Cup cloth just yet. The 75 mm waist width is certainly on the short side, and that makes these things grip and hold tight to the ice and hard pack no matter what. They're not too narrow, though, that it makes it difficult to balance on--that extra width underfoot versus a true race ski does provide a better platform to stand on, allowing for a more confident ride and feel. Additionally, this creates some added versatility to the ski in an all-mountain format, and while nobody's going to confuse these with powder skis, they do have just a smidge of built-in off-piste abilities.
On the 168, Steve Sulin noted that while they were true to size, they were a bit too short for him, as he'd likely opt for the longer length as a personal pair. Unsurprisingly, Steve scored the React R10 Ti 2's out of 5 for flotation, playfulness, and versatility. Normally when we're on these more one-dimensional skis, we see a greater variance in scoring. On the other end of the spectrum, he scored the ski 5's out of 5 for overall impression and stability, with 4's for torsional stiffness, edge hold, quickness, and maneuverability. Steve notes that the React R10 Ti "has a stiff tail, but it's easy to load it up and get some pop out of the turn. It likes and prefers to be driven down the fall line." The camber of the ski really comes alive when it's loaded up, and that's what Steve is picking up on here for sure.
If you spend most, or all, of your time on the front side of the mountain, the 2023 Rossignol React R10 Ti is a fantastic choice. Also, if you're looking for an addition to your quiver and want something that's race-inspired, but not quite race-like, these R10's will scratch that carving itch for sure. While stiff and energetic, they're still somewhat accessible for front-side skiers, and we see a huge need and want for skis like this, especially in lower-snow zones and in prevailing firmer skiing conditions.
