Women looking for a freeride-leaning all-mountain ski finally have a Soul model in the 92 mm range. The Soul 92 W is the newest addition to Rossignol's Soul family, built for intermediate and advanced women skiers who want a ski that's playful in soft snow but still composed on a groomed run. A progressive sidecut, Air Tip, and tip-and-tail rocker give it the freeride feel, while a central titanal beam and full sidewall construction make sure the ski grips when conditions firm up.

Why we like it:

The Vibration Absorption System paired with the central titanal beam is what makes the Soul 92 W work as a quiver-of-one for the right skier. VAS smooths out the buzz in chopped-up snow while the metal underfoot keeps the ski tracking; together they let a relatively narrow freeride ski feel composed across the whole mountain.

Who it's for:

Intermediate and advanced women skiers looking for one ski that can handle resort skiing and venture off-piste with confidence. A natural fit for skiers progressing from a frontside platform into freeride terrain who want a ski that won't punish them for switching modes.

Highlights:

Rossignol's Soul 92 W shares its core construction with the men's Soul 92, but the flex and tuning are dialed for the women's market. The PEFC poplar wood core is paired with a central titanal beam to give the ski both liveliness and predictability, and Air Tip insert technology drops the swing weight at the front of the ski so it feels light and responsive in turn initiation. Tip and tail rocker combined with progressive sidecut shape make the ski easy to release in soft snow and adaptable in variable conditions, while rectangular full sidewall construction keeps the edges fully engaged when you're rolling onto a carve. Bio-sourced resin in the construction reflects Rossignol's broader push toward more sustainable building practices. A 16 m turn radius at the 174 keeps the ski quick and intuitive across a wide range of turn shapes.

Things to consider:

Like its brother model, this ski uses a central titanal beam rather than a full sheet of metal, which means it's not built for charging at high speeds through heavy chop. Skiers looking for more stability or off-trail authority should look at the Soul 102 W.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Sizes match Rossignol's typical women's freeride sizing. Pick the length you'd normally ride for an all-mountain ski; drop a length for easier handling, or bump up for stability if you ski with confidence at speed.