Quick Summary
The Rossignol Arcade 78° Xpress is a set of men and womens skis with bindings. It is described as alpine downhill ski equipment for beginner to intermediate use, with an all mountain system for carving across the resort.
The skis are presented with Tip & Tail Rocker, Extended Sidecut, fiberglass, a poplar wood core, cap construction, a sintered base and VAS.
Key Details
| Detail | Verified information and buyer relevance |
|---|---|
| Product type | Men and womens skis with bindings. |
| Intended use | Beginner to intermediate alpine downhill ski equipment. |
| System | All Mountain system, aimed at resort skiing and carving. |
| Rocker profile | Tip & Tail Rocker, which is presented as balancing precision and playfulness. |
| Sidecut | Extended Sidecut, presented as helping high-speed grip and low-speed handling. |
| Construction | Fiberglass, poplar wood core, cap construction, sintered base and VAS. |
What to Compare Before Buying
- Use level: This pair is aimed at beginner to intermediate alpine downhill skiing, so compare that with your current ability and the terrain you plan to ski.
- Included bindings: The bindings are part of the product, so check that you want a complete ski-and-binding setup rather than skis alone.
- Rocker and sidecut profile: Tip & Tail Rocker and Extended Sidecut are the named handling features, so compare them with the turn feel you prefer.
- Construction format: Fiberglass, poplar wood core, cap construction, sintered base and VAS are all named features, so compare them with the ski feel and build style you want.
Before You Decide
Confirm that you want the Arcade 78° Xpress ski-and-binding setup, not skis alone. Check that the beginner to intermediate alpine downhill focus matches your skiing level, and compare the named rocker, sidecut and construction features with the feel you want on the mountain.
