2026 Rossignol Arcade 88 W

There’s a lot to like about the Rossignol Arcade 88 W as it’s one of the stiffer, burlier, and stronger skis out there at this range. The Arcade series has firmly replaced the Experience lineup, making quick work of groomers and laying down some sweet carved turns in the process. It’s on the stiffer side, so be sure this aligns with your intended purpose as well as your skill set. If you are an experienced skier, you’ll be able to get a lot more out of these skis as they are on the demanding side. Those looking to improve and progress in their carving and have the necessary set of skills and strength to do so, it’s tough to beat the Arcade 88 W.

Built with a full poplar wood core and two sheets of metal, this ski is all there. We also get Rossignol’s implementation of Line Control Technology to keep the ski on its intended course. This vertical strip of ABS material acts as a third vertical stringer if you consider the sidewalls to be the first two. Vibration Absorption System and Air Tip combine to create a mobile yet damp front third of the ski to keep chatter to a minimum while also keeping the ski on the agile side. In addition, the core thickness is all there—this is a stiff flexing ski that will deliver power and authority to the snow. In the 162 cm length, the ski sits on the scale at 1750 g/ski. While this isn’t overly hefty, it does have a substantial feel to it.

At 88 mm underfoot, this ski is squarely in the all-mountain range, but it does lean more to the carving side of that realm mainly due to the shape and profile. Both of these aspects are squarely directional and traditional. There’s a lot of camber here, not a lot of rocker, and basically zero taper. The 162 produces a 13-meter turn radius which is on the very short side. This ski turns on a dime as a result. Allarie Sullivan notes this and calls it “Carvy. Best for all-mountain. Makes quick turns edge to edge when on groomers and powers through the crud when you aren’t. Ideal for advanced and expert skiers. This ski is ready to rock some turns!”

The Rossignol Arcade 88 W is certainly a strong and focused ski. It works great on the feet of advanced and expert skiers and will likely be a bit of a handful for those with lesser skills or less of a desire to carve a turn. For those who are looking for a wider ski with race-like performance, this Arcade 88 W is the place to be.