The 2024 Rossignol Rallybird 104 Ti is a ripping ladies ski that is equally at home carving aggressive turns on the groomers as it is floating through crud and chop when the conditions allow. Firstly, in any size, this ski does not actually hit 104 mm wide. In the three available lengths, the ski is either 101, 102, or 103, so if you’re specifically looking for a ski that’s 104 mm and up, this is not technically that ski. It does, however, contain a burlier build than the Rallybird 102, so they’re really just calling out that it’s a more different ski than the “narrower” one with the slightly lower build. The 104 Ti does have metal and more stiffness to it, so that does put it on a different plane in terms of power, precision, and performance.

Built with a paulownia wood core to start, we get a light and poppy feel. Paulownia is normally used in lighter products like touring skis, but since Rossignol adds a bunch of materials to the mix, it evens it out. The lightweight and energetic wood is bolstered by a titanal beam underfoot, extending slightly into the forebody and tails of the ski. This metal laminate is full width underfoot, providing excellent edge grip, torsional stiffness, and dampness when it comes to vibration absorption. Like most of Rossignol’s high-end skis, the Rallybird 104 Ti also gets their carbon alloy matrix which consists of a cross-hatching of carbon and basalt fibers throughout the ski. This takes the torsional stiffness and responsiveness in the turns to the next level throughout the ski. Additionally, we see two vertical strips of flexible Visco material in their dual-LCT laminate. By placing these strips in a vertical manner, it boosts the performance of the laminate to make the ski smooth and stable from tip to tail. Air Tip lightens the swing weight for a floaty touch. All of this, and we’re still under 2000 grams at 1800 in the 171.

The burly build is complemented with a pretty directional shape and profile. It wouldn’t make a lot of sense to have a stiff and rugged construction and then a drifty profile—these things work better when they’re aligned. In the case of the Rallybird 104 Ti, this means that the shape is more on the directional and fall-line oriented side of the spectrum. At 102 mm underfoot in the 171, this ski has the surface area to be floaty, but the rocker, especially in the tail, make it feel more grounded and precise. The shovel is the more freeride part of the ski, balancing a spoony tip shape with a decent amount of rocker. At the same time, there’s not much splay as the tip is on the low-profile side of the spectrum. This allows the ski to cut, slice, and dice its way through crud and chop and other manky snow surfaces. It’s far better at variable snow conditions than other skis in this width due to the blend of rugged construction and directional shaping.

As a result, this ski is best suited for skiers on the more advanced and expert side of the spectrum—those that feel comfortable in more of a point-and-shoot style of skiing. If you like adhering to the fall line and taking an aggressive path down the mountain, this ski is great in that application. The mid-radius shape and the stiffer build make it precise and confident at speed and it has a lot of energy built in at the same time. As Rossignol’s top-end model in the Rallybird line, the 104 Ti is a fantastic choice for those that prefer a sturdy and strong ski.