SOUL 102 ALPINE

The Rossignol Soul 102 is a directional all-mountain ski for skiers who move between groomers, trees, bumps and soft snow. Its roughly 102 mm platform offers useful support in storm leftovers, while a shorter turn radius and a relatively flat tail keep forward skiing intuitive. For 2026/27 it drops ‘Sender’ from its name and gains new graphics, with the established construction carrying over. It takes a more directional approach than the twin-tip Sender range.

A poplar core, Titanal Beam and full sidewalls create a supportive middle that can hold an edge on firm snow. Tip-and-tail rocker eases pivoting and release, while the progressive sidecut changes smoothly between carving and drifting. Air Tip reduces mass at the shovel, and V-A-S works with the wood core to soften vibration. POWDER found a medium-stiff, poppy ski that feels powerful without becoming a two-by-four; the softer ends add playfulness in bumps and natural features.

Choose the Soul 102 for intermediate through expert skiers who want adaptable turns across mixed resort conditions. The tests show a useful range of personalities: SkiEssentials praises its strong construction and willingness to ski fast, while POWDER emphasizes accessible handling and a livelier, less settled ride when pushed through heavy crud or refrozen bumps. It can carve, pivot and find soft snow without demanding a charging style all day. It gives up flotation to the wider Senders and hard-snow precision to a dedicated piste ski; someone seeking maximum composure at speed should compare a more heavily damped model.