The 2027 Rossignol Sender 118 with Marker Griffon 13 ID Bindings is big, burly, and built for the deepest days of the year, a true freeride powder ski for advanced and expert skiers. A wide waist, twin rocker shape, and progressive sidecut turn it into an absolute weapon once the snow gets deep, while a poplar wood core wrapped in Diagofiber reinforcement keeps the build powerful and confidence-inspiring at speed. It is not the ski you reach for every day, but on the right day there is almost nothing better. We paired the Sender 118 with the Marker Griffon 13 ID because of the Griffon’s precision and reliability for all mountain and freeride skiers. With a robust construction and all the best tech, the Griffon 13 is a popular high-performance binding choice for wider-bodied skis for good reason.

Why we like it:

Air Tip is what makes this ski usable beyond storm chasing. A honeycomb tip insert reduces swing weight and hands the Sender a surprising amount of float-and-turn agility for something this wide, which is why it punches above its weight in tracked-out and variable powder.

Who it's for:

Advanced and expert freeride skiers who want a deep-snow specialist for big mountain lines, powder days, and creative skiing in soft snow. It suits bigger, stronger skiers who can drive a long-radius ski at speed.

Highlights:

Construction borrows the lighter recipe from the Sender 110 and applies it to a wider, more powder-focused platform sitting on a 118 mm waist. A PEFC poplar wood core supplies the structural backbone, and Diagofiber reinforcement delivers responsive flex and lateral stability without piling on weight. Rectangular full sidewalls keep edge engagement clean through the transition from soft snow to firmer surfaces, and the Vibration Absorption System damps the chatter that comes with skiing fast through chopped-up snow. Twin rocker provides the surfy, smearable feel that defines a real freeride ski, and the progressive sidecut means it can still hold an arc whenever you decide to draw one. Long turns and big lines are the assignment. As we’ve come to expect from Marker, there’s no shortage of tech packed into the Griffon 13 binding. Marker’s Triple Pivot Elite Toe and Inter-pivot 3 Freeride Heel systems work in tandem to provide improved edge grip and control, as well as helping to mitigate vibrations for a smooth ride. A cleverly placed anti-ice rail sits on top of the toepiece and can be used to scrape off those pesky clumps of snow and ice that accumulate on the sole of your boot. With Multinorm (MN) boot compatibility, the Griffon 13 is a versatile and reliable choice for a huge range of skiers and applications.

Things to consider:

Call this a specialist tool. A waist this wide and a turn radius this long keep the Sender out of everyday rotation; it is a powder-day setup. Anyone after a more versatile freeride platform should be looking at the Soul 102 or Sender Soul 92 for narrower, more all-mountain-capable options.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Only two lengths exist and both run long, so heavier or more aggressive skiers can take the longer one for added stability and float, while lighter skiers will find the shorter option plenty capable in deep snow.