NOVA 8 XPRESS

The Rossignol Nova 8 Xpress is a women’s piste ski for accomplished skiers who enjoy committing to an edge on groomed snow. A 75 mm waist and pronounced sidecut favor quick transitions and linked short turns, with 9–12 metre radii across the offered lengths. This version uses the Xpress system interface, combining a dedicated frontside shape with a convenient resort binding setup rather than an unmounted flat ski.

Its poplar core is reinforced by Carbon Alloy Matrix, a carbon-and-basalt weave combined with fiberglass stringers for strength and a balanced response. V-Profile shapes the reinforcement to connect flex with rebound, while the Active Flex specification is intended for controlled all-day skiing. Full sidewalls transfer pressure to the edges. Traditional camber supports grip on firm pistes, and a small amount of tip rocker helps the shovel enter a turn. This is a reinforced carving build, rather than the soft entry-level construction its place below the Nova 10 might suggest.

Choose the Nova 8 for an advanced resort skier who wants precise, energetic turns without moving to a race-focused ski. It is best matched to prepared runs where a narrow platform and short sidecut can be used deliberately. Those same features leave little flotation in deep snow and less freedom for loose, surfy turns away from the piste. The Nova 10 adds a Titanal Beam for a different reinforcement approach; a wider all-mountain model makes more sense for frequent off-trail skiing.