2026 Rossignol Super Black Ops

We’re big fans of 98 mm twin tips here at SkiEssentials.com, and the Rossignol Super Blackops has been at the forefront of that conversation for the better part of a decade. They keep churning out the same awesome skis but are now in the habit of producing them in either throwback or retro graphics, and we could not be happier. For 2026, the Super Blackops goes back to 1992 with a 7S-inspired design. They also happen to produce a matching yellow binding to go along with these sweet skis. Whether you’re a freestyle skier looking for a smoother freeride option or if you’re an all-mountain skier who likes twin tips, you’re sure to be stoked with the re-designed Super Blackops.

Built with a poplar wood core, a metal laminate underfoot, and rubber sections in the tips and tails, the Rossignol Super Blackops has a smooth and sturdy overall feel. We’ve often marveled at how smooth and quiet this ski feels and how mobile it is in trees and bumps. There’s an even and progressive flex here as the Blackops utilizes the thinner overall core profile in order to be friendlier and more approachable. In the 182 cm length, the ski has a stated weight of 2000 g/ski keeping it slightly on the heftier side of the spectrum, but with that weight comes stability. Tester Adrian Hayden was “immediately comfortable, super stable but not challenging to ski. The carving feel is excellent but the skis damping allows it to be quite good it bumps as well, ski is confidence inspiring.”

At 98 mm underfoot, these skis are well-rounded and have a high capacity for multi-valent skiing and performance. While somewhat accessible as a softer snow ski, it’s still on the hefty side which will keep some lighter or less experienced skiers at bay. The 182 uses measurements of 131/98/121 to generate a 19-meter turn radius, so the shape and style of the turns is very much in the hands of the skier. You can get some good drift due to the lower camber and you can also let them run down the fall line if you feel more aggressive. Overall, this is a skier’s ski that can handle whatever the pilot can conjure. Grant Weiler calls it “Responsive and playful. This ski wants to be in the air! Getting creative to find side hits and doubles. Play in the trees or take a lap through the park. A great free ride ski. Feels like it has a limiter in terms of being pushed on groomers and blasting through variable snow at high speeds… That’s OK the ski is all about being creative and playing.”

This ski is all about having fun, and that’s more important than ability level. You can be a strong skier and still have a lot of fun here and you can also have some learning and progressing to do but also enjoy this Blackops 98. When you add retro styling and crisp looks, you’ve got a winning combination of performance and graphics.