The Rossignol Sprayer is an all-mountain freestyle twin tip designed for advancing junior freeskiers. With a full retail price of €350, it's a premium ski costing roughly €60 more than the average price of all Junior Skis.
Overview
The Sprayer is known for being very smooth and forgiving, making it an excellent choice for intermediate skiers. This all-mountain ski is designed for 50/50 versatility on-piste and off-piste. The ski is available in lengths ranging from 138 to 178cm.
The Sprayer is an economical Rossitop Cap construction with a wood core, designed for affordability. It belongs to Rossignol’s S Series Jib collection of park and slopestyle skis, ranging in width from 97 mm down to 80 mm. It's part of the S Series Jib collection of park and slopestyle skis.
Key Features
- Wood Core Build: Provides durability while maintaining a light and agile feel.
- Cap Construction: Enhances durability and reduces weight.
- Traditional Camber: Offers powerful boost and edge grip for all-conditions skiing.
- Extended Sidecut: Maintains powerful boost and edge grip for all-conditions skiing.
Detailed Look at the Ski
The Sprayer features a wood core build and cap construction, delivering a durable yet light and agile feel suitable for freestyle and all-mountain progression. Traditional camber and extended sidecut maintain powerful boost and edge grip for all-conditions skiing.
Rossi’s Extended Sidecut, where the widest parts of the ski are located beyond the contact point, hooks up and carves with ease. All models have wood cores with fiberglass reinforcement.
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Comparing Options: Rossignol Sprayer vs. Rossignol Temptation 80
When buying first skis, one might consider the Rossignol Temptation 80 2016 (144cm) or Rossignol Sprayer 2019 (148cm) skis. The sprayers appeal to some because they're a twin tip, opening up learning switch which sounds fun.
The Rossignol Temptation 80 will take an intermediate skier to the next level. It is a lightweight durable wood core ski with Auto-Tune Rocker construction.
However, the Sprayer is going to ski really short because of the twin tip (TT). These are Junior skis, so there is a weight range that needs to be considered.
Graphics really shouldn't make or break a deal on skis, unless they are really ugly.
Important Considerations
When choosing between skis, consider these factors:
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- Height and Weight: Ensure the ski length is appropriate for your size.
- Skiing Ability: Match the ski to your current skill level and desired progression.
- Ski Type: All-mountain skis should be skied longer for stability.
Expert Opinions and Recommendations
For someone who is 160cm tall and weighs 52 kg, skiing on greens and blue resort runs, it is recommended to go towards adult skis. General guideline for an ambitious advanced beginner or an intermediate is skis that come up to about the nose. It's too soft, too short.
The sprayer is not going to help you down the road. If you seriously want to ski better than the temptation is a better ski, but a 144 length is too short.
If you look at the base of the Temptations, you will see little arrows. That is the point where the ski actually makes contact with the snow. So at 161, the ski actually contacts the snow at lot less. At 144, you would only have maybe 130cm of the ski on the snow.
Importance of Ski Boots
Before worrying about skis, ensure you have properly fitted ski boots. They are crucial as they dictate how you control your skis. Poorly fitting boots can impede your skiing progress.
At the beginner/intermediate stage, you are more likely to outgrow or outski any skis you buy, making it a more worthwhile prospect to rent until you are more solidly intermediate.
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Alternative Ski Options
Other skis to consider include the Dynastar Outland (154cm) and the Atomic Affinity (148cm). It is recommended to look at mid 150s range rather than <150.
For American divas - 5'2/114lb. All mountain skis should be skied longer for stability. Middle of the 150's for you.
So the dynastar would be better stat wise. But this is a unisex ski and it could be a little stiff.
The Impact of Ski Length
Short skis didn’t give stability in softer conditions, especially noticeable just off the lift in warmer conditions. Too-short skis definitely hinder your progress because you don't feel secure as you go faster and the skis start to "chatter" and feel unstable.
Even though I put down "advanced" I was given very short skis. Most people who rent are beginners. The skis were below my chin. The skis were below my chin.
Considerations for Older Skis
Be cautious when considering older skis. While a length of 155ishcm might be suitable if the skis are fully cambered, it's important to be wary of skis that are over a decade old.
Rossignol Sprayer: Specifications
Here's a quick look at the specifications for the Rossignol Sprayer:
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Rating | / 5 |
| Price | $400.00 |
| Year | 2014 |
| Level | 1 |
| Gender | Male |
| Waist Width | 80 mm |
| Tip/Tail/Waist | 110-80-103 |
| Lengths | 138, 148, 158, 168, 178 |