2022 Rossignol BLACKOPS Escaper - SkiEssentials.com Ski Test

[grahamjongor]

Hey! Love your videos. I have been doing so much research. Reading your blogs, and watching you and Bob’s videos.
I am intermediate to advanced skier. I prefer going into trees and moguls over doing fast carving. But I also like to go fast at times. I really like hitting little jumps on side of trail and very easy beginner park jumps. Nothing extreme. I live in the Canadian Rockies. (Banff / Lake Louise are my go to hills)
I’m 5’11 - 160. Currently my only ski is Rossi soul 7 / 180CM.
I’ve been looking at skis that are better in trees but also better for carving without chatter. My Rossi soul 7 have lots of chatter in big tips.

Looking at
Atomic Maverick 95ti
Rossi Escaper 94
Armada ARV 96

I think I have removed the Maverick from line up due to reading your reviews and saying it is less playful/forgiving. I prefer trees and feel I would have trouble with a less forgiving ski with the metal.

For The ARV 96 I ski switch sometimes but probably 5% of the time and I don’t do any turns in switch. I have heard that the ARV is a great all mountain option even for skiers who aren’t so park oriented. I don’t know if I should go for a ski that is more designed for park riding tho… Do you think this would work for a skier who will do very little park - more so in trees, moguls and groomers?

Looking for any guidance or tips. There is so many choices lol.
Thanks for putting out so much quality content.

[jimmibuffe]

I bought the blizzard rustler 9s instead of these do you think I may have made a mistake? (Can still exchange) The r9s were longer but im just getting back into skiing. I ski east coast groomers (stowe) and dont like to go super fast.

[jdjsnwsh]

Hi,

Im advanced skier looking for playful versatile all mountain ski to practice my carving on non-pow days. Im 6’-1” and 185lbs so which length would you recommend? Also, which skis replaced the escaper now from rossignol?

[raymondstle]

Hello :) How would you compare this ski towards the Mantra M6? What I am looking for is a little bit lighter "Mantra ski" than the M6. Not much, since I appriciate some weight downhill when touring. The purpose is Telemark and I like a big radius for this type of skiing. The Kendo 88 I felt was a litte to turn-willing and aggressive for my style. Would you reccomend this Escaper as an option for me? I am 183cm/80kg, would the 178 be the best choice?
Thanks for great videos :)

[samwheadon]

Looked at both the escaper and the sender not sure what one to go with I’m a intermediate skier looking to go away from groomers this season I’ve got some skis that fit groomers perfectly but looking to up my game any recommendations?

[kirkcrager]

Which would you say is a better all around...this Escaper or the Holy Shred?

[michaelmarando]

I just purchased the 2021 version of these (the red ones). I am an intermediate skier. I only weigh 160 lb. I am only 5' 7'. I don't like to go fast. I've heard from a few people that you should buy a slightly longer ski when you have a very early shovel/big rocker profile in the tip like these Rossignols have. I bought a 164. Did I mess up? I have only been skiing with rentals at 160 so these will already be the longest ski I would have ridden. Should I have gone even longer?



With that said, I always watch your videos. I am a huge fan. Your uploads are getting me excited for the season! Be safe guys and thanks for all your great content.

[SLINGBOT]

Hi guys, how would you compare these to the Atomic Maverick? Which one is better for a lighter skiier (140 lbs) in a mix of resort frontside and backside?

[mattw]

I ski in the Northeast and have a pair of Experience 94 ti and 88 ti, which are both fun carving skis. I don't feel that I need a wider carving ski than the 88 and am looking to swap my bindings from the 94s to something more off piste oriented, with decent ability carving on groomers as well. How would the Blackops Escaper and Volkl Blaze 94 compare to the Experience 94 ti? I find the Experience 94 a bit too stiff in the tail to be fun in the bumps/trees, at least for my ability.

[mirskeinereingefalln]

How would this compare to the new Line Blade Optic 92 for 50/50 on/off piste? Mostly soft snow but usually not deep and also occasional hardpack? Intermediate skier looking to advance into more off piste, especially tree skiing. 160lb 6ft1 - thanks in advance!

[camo_]

I want to learn how to nose butter are these good for that?

[Jarhead]

How much did these retail for new? Because I am seeing them “on sale” everywhere from 370-500, saying they were originally $700

[anonymousy]

can you put this against the new kore. To me, these 2 skis are quite similar
- all mountain skier looking for a very light, manoeuvrable, playful to go a bit off the side of the piste/trees (deeper, more rough, softer snow)
- i don't care about speed. Carving the front side isn't what i enjoy doing.
- 90 underfoot is great for me

[IAmSaveRio]

I'm looking at these as an intermediate skier, 5'7" 140lbs, by all accounts the 164 seems like it would be the best bet for me. Thoughts?

[lukegrant]

Hi guys. Where have you got these mounted in your video?