The 2023 Rossignol Sashimi is the perfect snowboard for advanced riders who want a versatile ride that can handle any terrain. Designed by 3-time Freeride World Champion Xavier De Le Rue, the Sashimi sits right in the middle of the professional rider’s lineup, presenting a high-performance board that is softer than the XV and narrower than the Sushi. With flex and maneuverability in mind, the Sashimi provides a forgiving and playful feel with maximum maneuverability to behave as your one-board quiver for all types of conditions and terrain. Blurring the line between progressive, big-mountain and freeride, the Sashimi features a directional shape and Amptek Elite Rocker profile to provide powerful pop and lively turns yet with stability underfoot for maximum edge grip. The L.I.T.E wood core is lightweight and responsive, while the sintered 7500 base provides exceptional durability and speed. The Radcut w/ 6.7 to 9M progressive sidecut ensures precise turns and great carving performance, making the Sashimi a truly all-mountain machine.
PREFERRED TERRAIN
Big Mountain, All Mountain, Powder
Both on the 156 in length, Jarrod and Justin found it to be a good size, with Justin suggesting to size down due to the wider width. Looking at his scores first, we see the highest going to playfulness, earning a 5/5. With the rest of the categories receiving a worthy 4, the apparent weaknesses in the Sashimi lie in torsional stiffness and versatility. His overall impression was “definitely a board geared more towards powder. Very flexible and playful. Rode on groomers, could still hold an edge at higher speeds though. Versatile enough to ride anywhere. Board geared towards intermediate or better riders, or someone looking for a powder board.” It’s always helpful to get a review from a rider who can designate where and how a board likes to be ridden. In this case, it sounds like it really shines in the deep stuff. For Jarron, we see a top score of 5/5 given for flotation, which makes perfect sense given its love for powder turns. Where we see the lowest of the bunch, playfulness, forgiveness, and versatility received 3’s. He commented “this is more of a pow board than anything. It still can carve down the hill but is happiest in deep snow.” I think it’s safe to say that the Sashimi may have a knack for deep snow!
On a slightly longer length, Nick Aswad tested the 159, which is usually his preferred length. That said, it sounds like he would have enjoyed riding a smaller size. With lower scores than our previous two testers, ranging between 2-3, it will be interesting to hear his take on the Sashimi. With maneuverability earning the lowly 2, the rest of the categories gained consistent 3’s, including overall impression. To us, this signifies a very average experience, with neither love nor hate for the board. He thought that “this is an advanced rider board with a lot of surface area up front and large taper for maximum float. To me, this board seems best suited for riding steep lines in powder/soft snow. I didn’t feel like it ate up the soft, choppy snow as well as its smaller cousin, the Sushi, which surprised me but I did feel a little more comfortable at higher speeds. Not a super versatile board, but in the right conditions it would be great.”
For deep powder days and technical lines, the Rossignol Sashimi will float like a dream but keep you strong and steady in firmer conditions. Taking the knowledge and expertise from the man himself, De Le Rue, this board features playful forgiveness and maximum stability to combine the best of both worlds.
