THE PEOPLE’S SKI TEST - 2024 ROSSIGNOL SENDER 104 Ti

Rossignol Sender 104 Ti
Category: Freeride
Length Tested: 186
Lengths: 164, 172, 178, 186
Dimensions: 138/104/128
Radius: 18m @ 186
MSRP: $899.95
More Info: https://www.rossignol.com/ca-en/mens-freeride-skis-sender-104-ti-open-RALMJ01000.html

I grew up as a freeride skier, and have been in a committed relationship with twin-tipped skis for most of my life. But I first realized I was “flat curious” upon locking eyes with the quiver of skis available in this test. And following my initial taste of flat-tailed skis, I couldn’t stop thinking about them. Case in point: Rossignol’s Sender 104 Ti, which had an uncanny ability to finish a turn at speed—stable, with a lot of energy generated from a loaded edge, in a race ski-like way, but much more forgiving. Its medium-stiff flex paired well with its versatile width, and I could see it serving as a one-ski-quiver for an all-mountain skier. It handled crud remarkably well, but I found myself having the most fun on rolling, groomed terrain. I had to work for my turns a bit more in tighter, steeper terrain, but believe me—I became a better skier because of it. So if you’re an intermediate to advanced skier looking to improve, the Sender may just be your golden ticket. —NICHOLAS LAMPARD

Location: Red Mountain Resort in Rossland, B.C.

About This Tester:

Nicholas Lampard
Age: 27 / Height: 5’11” / Weight: 180 lbs
Occupation: Freelance Journalist
Years Skiing: 13
Preferred Ski: 186cm Length / 100-120mm Underfoot
Preferred Terrain / Conditions: Trees / Powder