Unchanged for 2021, the Rossignol BC 100 is a fun, utilitarian, and versatile ski that loves to be pushed to the edge. Rossignol’s BC 100 skis represent the forefront of the wider, waxless BC skis out there that have a unique personality and unlimited potential. The wide width combined with the fish scales and high camber make for an interesting combination of uphill capacity and downhill power. These skis can be paired with either an NNN BC or a three-pin binding. We had them available for BC bindings, and that seemed great for our application but for skiers who live and play in steeper terrain and want more of a downhill focus, don’t count out a Super Telemark binding and a three-pin boot. Here at Trapps, there’s a good mix of groomed trails and fun off-piste terrain. This is where the BC 100 really shines. They’re not going to fit in the track, though, so if you’re looking to cover ground in the Nordic center, there are better options out there for that. But our testers found that there was a whole lot of fun to be had not in the track, and the BC 100 is the perfect tool for the job.
Ever the adventurous skier, Brad Schauerman tested the 170 cm Rossignol BC 100 and gave it a five out of five for overall impression. He found it to be a great ski for coming down and it was easy for him to get around on it. Brad found the 170 cm model of the BC 100 to be a little short for him. Additionally, Brad also found the BC 100 to not track well on the flats but was easy to drive downhill. This is important for skiers to note, that although the BC 100 is a strong climber and descender, it’s not the best for flat travel as the wider tips tend to want to wander. No matter, Brad loved the off-trail personality of the ski, and that’s what really counts in this category. Fortunately, we also had the 180 cm length for a tester, and Brad hopped right up on that one as well and was able to see a pretty nice difference. He found it to be a much better fit. Brad found the 180 cm Rossignol BC 100 to be an awesome pair of skis. He exclaimed that the skis are, “so much fun.” He found the BC 100 easy to tour on as they glide well and are a blast on the downhill. Brad noted that “the Rossignol BC 100 is a great ski for poking around in the woods on.” Brad did not find the BC 100 to have a real weakness, regardless of what length he tested. The BC 100 is definitely for more of an adventurous skier as it will allow the skiers to go wherever they please. Brad found the BC 100 to float well through fresh snow.
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Fun-loving and always smiling, Lauren Lepage had a lot of fun on the 170 cm Rossignol BC 100. She took the BC 100 off the track and found that it was extremely manageable and fun! She gave the BC 100 a five out of five for stability. Lauren, who does not spend a ton of time on Nordic skis, was not extremely impressed at the BC 100’s performance on the downhills. Nonetheless, she would still recommend the BC 100 to a new cross-country skier for exploring the backcountry. That’s a nice recommendation for a novice skier, who may be looking for more similarities with their Nordic skis as their Alpine skis.
Adventure enthusiasts will love the performance and ease of use of the Rossignol BC 100. For trouncing around the woods and finding some new and interesting zones, the BC 100 is the ultimate exploration tool. The waxless base and the strong construction will make skiers feel confident and safe through their ongoing quest to find and explore new terrain in any conditions.
