Women working through the intermediate phase keep running into the same problem: the rental board feels like work, but the high-end directional all-mountain decks are a leap. The Rossignol Soulside lands right in that middle ground. It is a soft-flex directional all-mountain board with a generous rocker profile and forgiving shape, built to let a progressing rider explore softer snow, side hits, and longer traverses without fighting the board. There is no headline tech splashed across the catalog page, just a sensibly built deck that does a lot of small things right.

Why we like it:

The Soulside's combination of soft flex and AmpTek Auto-Turn rocker delivers something rare for the price, a directional shape that still feels effortless to maneuver, and Rossignol's commitment to FSC-certified wood cores is worth flagging at this price point.

Who it's for:

Women working their way out of the beginner zone toward confirmed all-mountain riding, who want a board that handles a range of conditions without demanding much technique. The directional shape rewards exploring beyond groomers, while the soft flex keeps the learning curve gentle.

Highlights:

AmpTek Auto-Turn sets the tone, a 70% rocker / 30% camber profile that lifts the contact points up off the snow at neutral and engages a mellow camber pocket between the inserts under weight. The sidecut is a deep progressive cut, 6m to 7.1m across the size run, no RadCut or Serrated Edges complications. The shape is directional with setback inserts and a Directional All-Mountain flex pattern that's stiffer through the back foot and waist for control at speed. Build is a Wood 5620 core with fiberglass laminates, an Extruded 4400 base, and the Rossitop 3 topsheet. Rossignol pitches the Soulside as an entry-level price point, but the directional shape and setback stance push it well past the true-twin beginner mold.

Things to consider:

An extruded base is the cost-saver here, it's noticeably slower than sintered options and wants regular waxing through the season. The 3/10 flex caps the Soulside's ceiling, riders pushing into harder snow and faster speeds will feel chatter creep in. The Airis is the natural step-up in the women's all-mountain Rossignol range when the Soulside starts feeling thin.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Standard sizing applies, the Soulside comes in 141/145/149/153 to cover a wide range of women riders. Drop a length if the priority is park-leaning playfulness, size up if powder days outnumber groomer days and the rider wants more float. Boot-size threshold for fit is 28cm max, which lines up with about a US 10 women's.