Topics from the brands and product lineup for 2026-2027
Anticipating your intentions, a new frontier in short turns: "HERO MASTER ST"
HERO MASTER ST (R22)｜D=116-69-103mm｜R=13m (165cm)｜L=155, 165, 170, 175cm｜¥224,400
The HERO MASTER belongs to the "Race Performance" category, second only to the top-of-the-line "Race Expert," within the HERO series which is themed "For the love of race." In this series, which optimizes cutting-edge technology derived from the World Cup for general use, the "LT" is designed for long turns, while the "ST" is a model specifically for short turns with a radius of 12-15m
The most distinctive features are the overwhelming stability provided by the full metal sheet supporting the skier's feet, and the intuitive control performance created by the "PREDICTIVE SIDECUT," newly introduced in the 2026-2027 season. It perfectly combines a refined sense of control with such precision that it's as if the ski itself is "anticipating" the skier's intentions, with an astonishingly light and agile release in the latter half of turns
The "SUPER VIRAGE" series has undergone a complete redesign
SUPER VIRAGE Ⅷ TECH (KONECT)｜D=123-68-103mm｜R=12m (162cm)｜L=158, 162, 166cm｜¥202,400
Based on the concept of "treating each turn as an art form," the "SUPER VIRAGE" series is a core demo series for on-piste skiing. This season, the series, which achieves high maneuverability that allows riders to control the skis exactly as they intend through its precise design that thoroughly pursues performance and beauty, has undergone a complete model change
The series lineup consists of four models. Among them, the "SUPER VIRAGE VIII TECH," with a waist width of 68mm, strikes an exquisite balance between the versatile "VII MULTI" (waist width 73mm) and the top-of-the-line "IX LTD." While inheriting the same high-performance materials and shape as the higher-end models, the plate has been changed to the easy-to-handle "KONECT." As a result, flexibility and controllability have been dramatically improved, and the material has evolved to create an exceptional sense of stability that feels like it's sticking to the snow surface, and produces beautiful tracks during short to medium turns.
Founded in 1907 and based in the Isère region of France, this long-established brand boasts over 100 years of history. It offers a full range of products, from alpine, Nordic, and freeskiing gear to apparel and accessories, covering all genres. Its legacy and presence in the winter sports world is undeniable. Its illustrious track record in alpine racing, in particular, has established a firm position, and it has also produced landmark skis for mogul skis, twin tips, and fat skis in the freeskiing field since its early days. Tanner Hall, a big name in the freeride world, was a rider for ROSSIGNOL when he made his debut on the international scene at the age of 16
