Five X Games medals in 2010 can’t be wrong. The French duo of Kevin Rolland and Xavier Bertoni depend on Rossignol’s storied career as a top ski manufacturer to deliver top performance, and the S4 does just that in the park and pipe arena. A wood core provides stability, power and feel to the ski while patented fiberglass fibers are concentrated underfoot and in the tip and tail to reduce swing weight and increase durability. “Super stable, agile and light. Carved well and were very responsive. Enjoyable in all aspects of
the park,” praised one tester.

Scores
Playfulness: 4
Stability: 4.7
Swing Weight: 4.6
Carving: 4.7
OVERALL: 18