2027 Rossignol Forza 60 Ti

For 2027, the Rossignol Forza 60 returns unchanged. We get the same graphic, shape, and construction as last year. There are so many skiers out there that still insist that a mid-90's underfoot ski is all you need for firm snow, and while to each their own, it’s tough to argue that a mid-70's underfoot ski isn’t a better choice. This is where Forza comes in, with the 60 being in the middle of the group, it’s likely to get the largest audience as well. It has a solid feel and an easy turning shape that appeals to a broad range of skiers. If carving short turns is part of your repertoire, this ski is worth a solid look.

These skis certainly have the feel of a high end race product, although the construction is a bit more accessible. The seemingly basic poplar core has a lot of energy for being so light. We’re also getting a titanal beam in this ski to make the underfoot zone a lot damper and grippy, and that mixes well with the carbon alloy matrix to stiffen the ski without adding much weight. In the 171, this ski weighs 1600 grams, so while there’s a good deal of stuff in here, it’s not like this is a total brick. Their LCT technology carries through in this ski as well, delivering a strong spine to the ski by preventing counter flexing and adding longitudinal stiffness to the mix. Since we’re dealing with an oversized sidecut and relative shovel, we need some extra strength up front to make the torsional stiffness appropriate to the width. This is where the Reinforced Torsion Tip Technology comes in handy. By using an extra laminate in the tip, the ski can get up on edge more easily, creating a smoother tip to tail carve. This is a technologically advanced ski, and we’re all about it, especially when it leads to strong performance. Tester Dave Raybould notes that his “First impression was that it felt like a super mellow slalom ski at 171cm 13m. I personally enjoy that length/radius to make short, snappy turns and short to medium carved turns. Skis like this can be more versatile than you think! I didn’t get to ski bumps, but I would predict they’d be more fun than you’d expect.”

We’d put this into the mid-fat category for on-piste skis. From a shaping perspective, this ski is all about the front side, and it starts with the 75 mm waist width. This narrow ski can hold tight to the firmest of snow, and when paired with the wider shovel, it pulls you into the turn with ease and precision. At 130 mm in the tip and 112 mm in the tail, it’s pinned. This puts more emphasis on the skier and how they want to dictate the overall shape of the turn. While the radius in the 171 is a short 13-meters, it’s still able to open it up and hit some higher speeds, just not at higher edge angles. This is where creativity comes in, making this ski more versatile when it comes to turn shape and style. Skis like this aren’t versatile in an all-mountain sense, but rather in their openness and willingness to mix it up when it comes to edge angles and carving power. Rossignol will state that there’s some tip rocker in this ski, but it’s darn cambered, providing gratuitous amounts of energy and pop from turn to turn. Tester Sage Laundon notes that “This is a heavier ski that demands attention. It requires active engagement and proper technique—you cannot sit back and let the ski do the work. When driven correctly, it delivers a powerful and precise feel.”

Rossignol’s Forza 60 is a fun and exciting carver for on-piste activities. It’s best suited for the advanced skier, but there’s certainly some room for a progressing intermediate as well as a mellower expert. The range is big on this ski, even though the waist width is 75 mm underfoot. The quickness, agility, and overall composure are quite impressive, leading to a complete ski experience from tip to tail, top to bottom. They’re easy to turn, fun to use, and incredibly confidence-inspiring.