2027 Rossignol Forza 70 Ti

For 2027, the Rossignol Forza 70 is a carryover model with the same shape, graphics, and construction as last year. The Rossignol Forza 70 V-Ti is an amazing choice for advanced and expert skiers who place carving as a priority, but more in a sporty and fun-loving fashion. While not quite the race ski that we see from the Hero line, the Forza brings on-piste skiing to the forefront. With a wider overall shape and an oversized sidecut, skiers can achieve high edge angles and deep turns while keeping a bit of versatility fully intact. The 70 indicates the intended edge angle and level of aggressiveness rather than a waist width, and this is a fun play on numbers that Rossignol is engaging in, and we’re all about it. These skis are super fun and relevant for skiers who spend most or all their time on groomed terrain. For most skiers, that percentage of time is quite high, and it’s imperative that accomplished skiers get the right skis for the conditions they ski, rather than those they want to ski. There’s a good amount of width here, which makes for an oversized feel and carving with confidence.

There’s quite a bit of technology and sophistication in the construction of these skis. It starts with a poplar wood core. This wood is boosted by their V-Titanal design. This full layer tapers a bit in the shovel to allow for better swing weight but is overall a strong and grippy laminate to keep the ski engaged in the turn. Their Reinforced Torsion Tip makes up for the width—if any ski shovel is too wide, without reinforcement, it won’t have the proper torsional stiffness to engage properly. With this technology, the entry point to the turn is smooth and powerful, with minimal lag time. To further stiffen the ski, we also get Rossignol’s Carbon Alloy Matrix that uses carbon and basalt stringers to produce more pop and energy without adding too much weight. It’s not too heavy for an on-piste ski with metal, hitting about 1900 grams per ski in the 173. These materials all add up to an advanced and sophisticated ski that allows for high-performance carving and smooth overall character. Tester Marcus Shakun notes: “Wow just wow. So easy to get this ski on edge at slow speeds on flat terrain to high speed arc’s like your on rails. It just does everything with ease and its playful in the sense that you can just roll it edge to edge building up a poppy lively feel from turn to turn. Then open it up on the groomer and it holds at higher speeds and is so stable. It has such an energetic personality and is so inspiring for even those who don’t usually find themselves on more of a frontside all mountain ski.”

Having a wider platform for a carving ski is an interesting route, and one that we really enjoy. The oversized shovel is where this ski really sticks out from the rest, since it’s pretty wide at 136 mm in the 173 cm length. There’s basically no taper in the tips or tails—this ski is very square from a profile perspective, and this creates a crisp entry and a strong finish to the turn. Skiers should be of the advanced and expert levels to glean the best performance out of the ski. It makes a lot of sense when you look at it—this thing is built and shaped for carving performance. At 78 mm underfoot, it’s on the wider side for such a carver, and this opens some all-mountain performance and versatility. Our initial impression was that it does well in softer snow, and we view that as a huge bonus, especially given the firm snow acumen. In the 173, we’re getting a 14-meter turn radius, and that leads to a whole lot of fun out there on the groomers. You can definitely get this thing up on a high edge angle. Tester Matthew McManus states that “This was the most fun ski I was on all three days for pure, energetic, playful carving. From the first turns, it felt very intuitive and exceptionally responsive. It held on the firmest "snow" (ice), laid down absolute trenches on the groomers, was easy to initiate turns with, exceptionally fast edge to edge for short turns and provided a ton of power out of the tail finishing turns. What surprised me was that, while it wasn't damp, it was still stable at higher speeds and longer radius turns (although it clearly prefers shorter ones). It did feel like it had a speed limit, but even on a fast day I only got close to that, and it didn't get squirrelly. This is a ski that wants to be skied fairly hard and is not terribly forgiving of an upright or laid-back style. But if you put that energy in, it is an incredibly energetic and playful ski that will absolutely tear it up on firm groomers.”

The Forza 70 is a clean carver and a precise ski for on-trail activities. For most of us, most of our day is spent on the groomers, so it makes good sense to have a ski that excels in that application. Rossignol is looking to push the on-piste narrative into the North American market with some force, and this ski has helped them in that quest. For us, it just makes a lot of sense for what we ski on any given day in Vermont. As a notable bonus, if the snow gets choppy, these skis do not hesitate to charge right through.