Rossignol Pursuit 14LTD review 2013
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The Pursuit 14, whose bindings, like its big brother's, are mounted well forward, has the same strengths and weaknesses, with a little more flex and a little less performance. In the Intermediate category, the lack of versatility and performance in skidded steering loses points for the Pursuit 14 LTD. On the other hand, it's a good ski to begin carving and really enjoyable in carve turns.
Review: Pros
- Like its big brother, the Pursuit 16, the Pursuit 14 is very comfortable in carved turns, especially at medium speed. You just need to lean to one side or another to initiate fluid, carving style turns with the greatest of ease.
Review: Cons
- While the ski is really at ease in its specific category, its carving performance is somewhat limited, and at medium speed it performs less well in skids and slides (probably because of the centred bindings and longer tail), so it's less suitable for riders who haven't mastered carve turns.
The ski review scores
Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.2 |
Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 10.0 |
Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.6 |
Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.6 |
Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.2 |
Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.2 |
Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.4 |
Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.2 |
Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.2 |
Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.6 |
Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.8 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
The new Pursuit 14 AR Basalt is a dedicated high-performance carving ski loaded with horsepower for advanced frontside skiers.
World Cup technologies and construction with lightweight aerospace laminates provide rock-solid stability and confident edge grip. Power Turn Rocker combines subtle tip rocker with traditional camber, delivering the explosive power of World Cup race skis combined with more playful carving. A new Diamond Shape for quick, clean turn initiation allows faster, more aggressive lines. The new Pursuit 14 AR Basalt delivers shorter turn shapes and exhilarating, groomed snow performance for committed frontside skiers.
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Features of the Pursuit 14LTD
Brand : | Rossignol |
Model : | Pursuit 14LTD |
Year : | 2013 |
Family : | Men's intermediate |
Size tested : | 163 cm |
Tip size : | 125 mm |
Waist size : | 72 mm |
Tail size : | 105 mm |
Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
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Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2012