2026 Rossignol Forza 70 V-Ti

The 2026 Rossignol Forza 70 returns unchanged except for graphics—this is a big upgrade for the ski, honestly. The Rossignol Forza 70 V-Ti is an amazing choice for advanced and expert skiers who place carving as a priority, but more in a sporty and fun-loving fashion. While not quite the race ski that we see from the Hero line, the Forza brings on-piste skiing to the forefront. With a wider overall shape and an oversized sidecut, skiers can achieve high edge angles and deep turns while keeping a bit of versatility fully intact. The 70 indicates the intended edge angle and level of aggressiveness rather than a waist width, and this is a fun play on numbers that Rossignol is engaging in, and we’re all about it. These skis are super fun and relevant for skiers who spend most or all their time on groomed terrain. For most skiers, that percentage of time is quite high, and it’s imperative that accomplished skiers get the right skis for the conditions they ski, rather than those they want to ski. In this light, the Rossignol Forza 70 V-Ti is a shining example of a front side ski done right. The steering and stability of this ski are top-notch in the front side world.

Rossignol takes great pride in the construction of the Forza, and it shows on snow. It starts with a poplar wood core, and this one is made from more sustainable wood, so it makes good ecological and performance sense. This wood is boosted by their V-Titanal design. This full layer tapers a bit in the shovel to allow for better swing weight but is overall a strong and grippy laminate to keep the ski engaged in the turn. Their Reinforced Torsion Tip makes up for the width—if the shovel is too wide, without reinforcement, it won’t have the proper torsional stiffness to engage properly. With this technology, the entry point to the turn is smooth and powerful, with minimal lag time. To further stiffen the ski, we also get Rossignol’s Carbon Alloy Matrix that uses carbon and basalt stringers to produce more pop and energy without adding too much weight. It’s not too heavy for an on-piste ski with metal, hitting about 1900 grams per ski in the 173. These materials all add up to an advanced and sophisticated ski that allows for high-performance carving and smooth overall character. Tester Grant Weiler calls it a “Super responsive frontside carving ski. Very fun! More responsive/playful than other skis in the class, loves to be pushed on edge, but able to be broken free into a variety of turns and jumped around.”

Amazingly, for how well the ski carves, it’s the versatility that stands out for a lot of our testers. The oversized shovel is where this ski really sticks out from the rest, since it’s pretty wide at 136 mm in the 173 cm length. There’s basically no taper in the tips or tails—this ski is very square from a profile perspective, and this creates a crisp entry and a strong finish to the turn. Skiers should be of the advanced and expert levels to glean the best performance out of the ski. It makes a lot of sense when you look at it—this thing is built and shaped for carving performance. At 78 mm underfoot, it’s on the wider side for such a carver, and this opens some all-mountain performance and versatility. Our initial impression was that it does well in softer snow, and we view that as a huge bonus, especially given the firm snow acumen. In the 173, we’re getting a 14-meter turn radius, and that leads to a whole lot of fun out there on the groomers. You can definitely get this thing up on a high edge angle. Erik Timmerman states that “The big tip is a little scary looking with the slush starting to pile up, but when the ski is on edge it cuts right through. Edge grip is excellent on the hard snow under the slush. Transitions with ease into skiing the bumps.”

We’re stoked to see the increased emphasis on the fun aspects of carving filter into the local scene. The 2026 Rossignol Forza 70 V-Ti is a fantastic choice for skiers who are looking to push their limits when it comes to on-trail performance. For most of us, most of our day is spent on the groomers, so it makes good sense to have a ski that excels in that application. Rossignol is looking to push the on-piste narrative into the North American market with some force, and this ski has helped them in that quest. For us, it just makes a lot of sense for what we ski on any given day in Vermont. The added bonus of the Forza 70’s versatility is just frosting on the cake.