2026 Rossignol Arcade 94

The Rossignol Arcade 94 is an added width to the Arcade line and brings about a new sense of power and control through softer and more broken snow. While this ski works great on groomers and is one of the most competent carvers of this width, it’s also a whole lot of fun in variable conditions and terrain mainly because it simply powers and motors through anything and everything. It’s got a classic shape and traditional design but a modern style for carvers and powerful skiers. Rossignol puts their mark on wide front side/all-mountain skis with the Arcade 94. Best when used by advanced and expert skiers, this thing is a total blast when you’re an active participant in the skiing process.

This ski actually shares the same build as the Arcade 84. We think that if it had the sturdier 88 build then it would be too tank-like at this width. As such, we get a poplar wood core, a titanal beam underfoot, and VAS in the shovel to go along with Air Tip. This keeps everything smooth and predictable from top to bottom. In the 178, the ski hits a stated weight of 2100 grams per ski, getting pretty heavy. The thickness of the core contributes to a stiffer flex than most other skis in this range, even though the metal isn’t full length. Tester Grant Weiler notes that “This is a very planted ski that appreciates good strong turn input. Wow it’s a bit of a tank in the moguls, it performed beautifully in choppy snow and groomers. Advanced plus gears that like to keep their feet on the ground and do nice strong planted turns down the mountain will do so on the ski with a massive smile.”

The shape doesn’t allow you to relax all that much either. The build is stiff, but the shape is directional and traditional, with a shorter turn radius. The 178 features a 16-meter arc and it is certainly capable of longer carves, but it’s very difficult to get it to be 100% involved in the carve in a shorter radius—the skis are just too stiff to tighten the arc. There’s minimal rocker and almost zero taper in these skis, relying mostly on full camber to get the energy. Alexander Connor states that he “Loved these skis. Cut through the thick, heavy snow and great on the groomed parts. Skis are a little heavy carrying them compared to others but didn’t notice under foot.”

These skis end up being a bit much for the general skiing population. Those that fare well have a good skillset and some strength, balance, and athleticism to rely on. You must be willing to drive the ski and be involved in the process. As such, it’s a better choice for advanced and expert skiers who know what it takes to make a stiff, heavy and somewhat wide ski turn with such a short sidecut.