The Rossignol Forza 70° TI Konect is a ski for customers who make carving the centre of their winter holiday. Rossignol targets advanced and expert skiers, with a design focused on strong edge engagement rather than gentle cruising or broad freeride exploration.
The specification gives that positioning substance. A PEFC poplar wood core sits within rectangular full sidewalls, supported by a full Titanal layer. Rossignol also lists V-Profile, vibration absorption and Line Control Technology. Tip rocker and an oversized sidecut complete a package intended to support purposeful turns on prepared snow.
Dimensions are particularly useful here. The ski has a 77mm waist, with lengths of 163, 173 and 181cm. Published radii increase from 13 to 15 metres across those sizes. That provides a concrete starting point for discussing turn preference, although radius alone cannot predict how a particular skier will experience the ski.
Winter Insight sees the appeal in the clarity of the brief. An accomplished skier who enjoys working on edge angles and refining carved arcs has a good reason to investigate. The construction makes this a meaningful comparison against other performance piste models, with enough detail to move the conversation beyond brand loyalty.
The main qualification is suitability. A customer who mostly controls speed through skidded turns should consider whether a less demanding option would support their development better. Equally, the Forza’s width and piste focus should not be confused with the flotation priorities of a dedicated powder ski. Choosing around normal holiday conditions remains essential.
For retailers, this is an opportunity to ask about technique, current equipment and what the skier wants to improve. Discuss the Konect configuration and actual binding selection rather than assuming every advertised package is identical. Match the length to the person and encourage a demonstration where practical.
Our verdict is that the Forza 70° TI Konect deserves a place on a serious carver’s shortlist. Its focused construction and clearly published dimensions make it an easy product to explain with realistic expectations about the customer’s normal holiday conditions.
Explore the complete specification on Rossignol’s website.
