Rossignol Hero Elite LT review 2016
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The Héro Elite LT (for "Long Turn") will delight athletic riders who live for long turns.
In addition to its giant ski DNA that gives it excellent stability and exceptional turn performance, the ski is incredibly enjoyable, accessible and versatile.
It gets a warm recommendation from ProSkiLab ™ for good to expert riders looking for an incredibly stable and fast ski as well as anyone interested in trying out competition skiing.
Review: Pros
- Excellent overall performance
- A highly progressive ski that gives the impression of adapting to the rider’s level
- Generally consistent behaviour
- Remarkable stability
- Excellent accessibility and user-friendliness
- A globally comfortable, undemanding ski
- Excellent behaviour in long turns but the ski is also incredibly effective in short turns without too much physical effort
Review: Cons
- N/A
The ski review scores
Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.5 |
Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 18.0 |
Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 18.5 |
Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 19.0 |
Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.3 |
Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
A giant! The HERO ELITE LT Ti with all the efficiency of a ski de Giant racing ski is now available to non-competitors. It’s the Rolls Royce of racing skis!
Ride through the starting gate. Enjoy a high end structure inspired by racing skis that integrates all the latest Rossignol innovations. Discover the sensations of a magic ski, delivering all of its power at will, astonishing tolerance and comfort given its awesome alpine efficiency. More control for a completely new feeling, that of a ski you hadn’t even dreamt of.
Up the stakes! You’ll be amazed by your ability to dominate the piste like never before, making you want to beat your personal best in a slalom stadium…
Features of the Hero Elite LT
Brand : | Rossignol |
Model : | Hero Elite LT |
Year : | 2016 |
Family : | Piste performance |
Size tested : | 176 cm |
Tip size : | 115 mm |
Waist size : | 69 mm |
Tail size : | 96 mm |
Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
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Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2015