A decade and a bit ago, Rossignol's Soul 7 earned a nickname that said everything: the 'cheater ski'. It made the whole mountain feel easier, suited intermediates and experts alike, and sold out year after year — it was also, allegedly, the most stolen ski on resort racks. Now Rossignol is reviving that spirit with two new all-mountain models: the Soul 92 and the Soul 102, both picks in SKI Magazine's 2027 gear test.
The two skis split the workload neatly. The Soul 92, named Most Versatile Wide All-Mountain Ski, has a 92mm waist and is aimed at skiers who spend most of their time on groomers, in the trees and in bumps, with the odd boot-top powder day thrown in. Rossignol describes it as a carving ski with a wider platform and a freeride character. The Soul 102, SKI's Best Value All-Mountain pick, is the soft-snow specialist: 102mm underfoot, floaty in the deep, quick to pivot, and stable enough at speed to handle bigger terrain — then happy to cruise groomers on the way back to the lift.
The tech under the topsheet is where the 'works for everyone' promise comes from. Both skis use Rossignol's Vibration Absorption System, a rubber damping pad that keeps things calm in choppy snow, plus a titanal metal layer underfoot for edge grip on hardpack and stability at speed. The honeycomb Air Tip at the front cuts swing weight, so the ski turns initiation feels quick and light. A progressive sidecut — blending multiple radii along the edge instead of one fixed arc — lets you smear and pivot in soft snow but still carve properly when the run firms up.
There's a sustainability angle too. The poplar cores are PEFC-certified (responsibly sourced forest timber) and the resin binding the laminates is bio-sourced, using plant-based materials instead of petroleum. Since 2020 Rossignol has been working to cut its carbon footprint without diluting performance, and the Soul line follows that playbook.
Who's this for? Intermediate skiers ready to venture off-piste will find the forgiveness useful; experts get enough power that the skis won't hold them back — Rossignol insists neither model has a performance ceiling. That makes them a sensible one-pair quiver for a ski holiday, especially if you don't want to rent or carry multiple setups as your skiing improves. Pricing wasn't stated in the first look, but the 102's 'Best Value' tag suggests it's positioned aggressively for a freeride ski. If the Soul 7's rack-theft reputation carries over, keep an eye on your gear at lunch.
