2019-2020 Rossignol Soul 7 HD

29 comments on “2019-2020 Rossignol Soul 7 HD”

1. assuming that it is supposed to be 2.2mm and not cm narrower :)

   Also, given the narrower build, don’t they end up weighing pretty much the same as the latest generation?

   • Yep, good catch, Pete. And yep, the primary point is that Rossi certainly could have decided to cut the weight a lot on the Soul 7, but they haven’t. And in this day and age, that decision certainly runs against the grain. (Not that we’re complaining.)

2. Hi Jonathan,

   In your Deep Dive of the Enforcer 110, you compared it to the v2 (16/17) Soul 7, saying “I think you can correctly describe the Enforcer 110 as a more stable Soul 7”. Now that you’re reviewed the v3 Soul 7, how do they compare? Given that the v3 Soul 7 is a bit stiffer than the v2 Soul 7, do they now feel like more similar skis?

   Thanks,
   Jake

   • I mean, we actually say that the tip of the v3 Soul 7 is a touch softer than the previous Souls, and in terms of overall stiffness, keep in mind that lightweight + stiff does not always / often / ever (?) = more stable.

     The biggest change, I think, in the v3 Soul 7 is the mount point, which works better than the mount points on the v2, primarily because the flex pattern isn’t really all that different.

     So is the v3 now an Enforcer 110? No. Again, neither is a burly ski, but both *can* be pushed hard by advanced pilots who can / prefer a more dynamic style. But the Enforcer 110 is still heavier, more damp, and has a heavier swing weight. So I wouldn’t at all change my characterization for this v3. I don’t think it is any closer to being / becoming an Enforcer 110 – but both skis are quite accessible, the lighter, more-tip-tapered Soul 7 is (still) just even lighter and quicker. But I wouldn’t say they are now more similar.

3. How does this compare to the DPS F106? On paper, they have a similar easy/fun flex & profile .

4. Hi Sam!

   Is it comparable to a ski like the Liberty Origin 106 or K2 Marksman?

   Thanks.

5. Would love for y’all to get someone who weighs over 200 but still charges to write some reviews. Lots of people in Big Sky tried the v1 Soul 7. Few liked it much as an alpine ski, other than the tourists.

   • If someone who truly charges and weighs over 200 pounds read any of our Soul 7 reviews and was somehow under the impression that we were calling this ski a charger … I’d submit that they have serious reading comprehension problems. The Soul 7 is not a charger. We never said it was. And if there really is a ~200 lb hard charger out there who was like, “I’m trying to decide between the HEAD Monster 108, Blizzard Cochise, or Soul 7 — for truly hard charging around Big Sky” — well, then yes, I guess we’ll need to underscore even further that lightweight skis with incredibly soft tips and tight sidecut radii don’t fit the bill of a true charger.

6. So, I’m above 200lb (~215lb), I ski pretty hard, I love the Soul 7 HD. Perfect combination of fun on the groomers with enough ability to go big’ish in the sidecountry.

   Anywho, I have a different question for our resident reviewers. I only skied 7-8 days on it this season, varied terrain, and my only concern is the durability of this ski. I usually keep skis on average 5 years, but soft top layer on the 18/19 means that it looks like it might not last another week.

   Any thoughts on durability or observations in your time with the ski?

   • Hey Mike,

     We haven’t noticed any problems with durability on our pair. Granted, it is certainly a lightweight ski and the tip is extremely soft, so I wouldn’t imagine it to be as durable as much stiffer, heavier skis. But we haven’t noticed any red flags on our pair.

     Thanks,
     Sam

     • Hi guys,

       Just writing a comment to avoid anyone else falling into this. Had the Soul 7 for four weeks and in the fifth week the tip snapped off (over a 4ft jump into powder). Thought I was an anomaly, rossignol said it was my fault and then a friend of mine – who I met this season – had the same problem and also snapped his off. This is a backcountry ski, but only for someone who’s looking to take it slow and not get any air time on the ski.

7. First of all I have to agree with Sam that this ski is just really fun in most any conditions. I’m 178 cm tall and around 75 kg (I don’t understand imperial units :D) and ski the 180. So probably could have sized up, but I actually don’t feel that I need much more ski lengthwise. Maybe I just don’t charge hard enough in variable conditions. But regarding my experience, It is obviously very good in untracked deeper snow and for jumping, but I also love carving these ski really hard.

   One thing I noticed however when I was skiing with my brother who has the QST 106 17/18 in 181, we changed skis for a few runs and both felt that the soul 7 was actually the slightly more stable of the two in tracked offpiste spring slush. I would attribute that to the slightly bigger weight and slightly more traditional mount of the soul 7. Maybe the heavier bindings on the soul 7 also had something to do with that.

   Anyway, really cool ski and good review as always.

8. Really struggling with the length to buy. I am 180cm and 75kg. More of a finesse skier than a hard charger. Any views please?

   • Hey Arch, I think either the 180 or 188 cm length would be fine for you. The more you appreciate stability at speed and in variable conditions, I’d go with the 188 cm. The more you value quickness and maneuverability, the more I would lean towards the 180 cm. That said, I think the 188 cm ski is still very quick and maneuverable — I think it would be hard to go wrong with either length.

     • Agree with all of this. It skis fairly short, so 188 is easy as can be. I on the other hand found the 180 to not provide enough stability and braking power. I am about 20kgs heavier though.

     • Sam & Mike. Thanks for coming back so quickly. I have been skiing a fairly short (172cm) Fischer Ranger TI so a bit worried by the 188cm. However sounds like 10cm+ won’t make difference on this ski?

       • Anytime, glad to finally be able to provide some input! Anyways, unless you ski exclusively parks and jumps, I think this ski is better longer (I also use it in the park, but nothing big).

9. I jumped on this ski last season for a couple of days, really fun in soft snow. I have a very centered stance. I’m mounting Shift bindings for this season would going plus 2 on the mount be a bad idea?

   • Hey Jim. I think if you felt like you wanted a bit more quickness from the ski when you tried it out, then going +2cm wouldn’t be a bad call. Personally, I really like this ski on the recommended line and didn’t play around with the mount when I tested it. But I tend to ski with a more forward stance — the more neutral your stance, the less you’ll notice the shorter tip you get when the mount is moved up.

10. Hi Sam,
    Thanks for the quick reply. I realize this ski is not a big carver, and in soft snow it was great, but on groomers I felt like i was only skiing the back half of the ski. I know it skis short and most of my skis are 180 – 184 but these are 188 and feel like 170. I really don’t want to lose the float they have and feel like they will make a great side country ski.
    Any suggestions
    Thanks again

11. I was wondering if the mark’s on the ski (just behind the yellow 188 on the topsheet) are the 0 point or the -10.15cm marking?

12. Hi Blister team, excelent review again!!

    I’m torn between deciding this, rustler 10 or the moment deathwish as my one -ski-quiver. Which would be best?

    I mostly enjoy moguls and tree runs, steeps and hitting the occasional (but small) cliff. I also like to jump off of natural features all over the mountain. I usually spend all of my time in inbounds -off-piste terrain (rarely do I do groomers).

    I ski the most on Tahoe, Colorado and sometimes Whistler. I’m 5’7 at 156 pounds.

    Thanks!!

13. I’m a lightweight (67kilos)? But quite tall guy (184cm). Should I go for 188 or 180?

    • I also have a sizing question on this ski. I’m 5’7 at weight 156 pounds. I usually ski skis my size (170-176 range). I really enjoy to be nimble and agile on the bumps, but don’t want to sacrifice as much stability especially if its not that stable.

      Should I go with the 172 or 180?

      Thanks!
      Mario

14. Thanks for this review, very helpful. Have you taken a look at the Sky 7 HD? I’m an east coast skier who occasions out west so leaning toward the narrower option between the Sky and Soul for ice/groomer performance. Is that the right way to think about the two or are they totally different ski profiles?

15. Howdy,
    Im considering yet another pair of skiis, and would like your input. I would like to get skiis that ski the entire mountain, but does extremely well in bumps, and soft and hard crud. I usually ski bumps at Mary Jane with my buddies, and if its hardpack I use Rossi Phantom 80’s, and with new soft snow, Rossi Sickles. I have demo’d the Black ops 98, Mindbender 99, and QST 99, and found that all 3 were great but I loved the black ops 98 the most. Maybe I just like Rossignols. Should I buy the Soul 7 before it is discontinued?

    • Hey Glenn,

      If you have a more playful, dynamic style, then I think you might really like the Soul 7. It has a ton of energy and is a blast in moguls, trees, and tight spaces. However, if you want a particularly damp ski that will excel in variable snow conditions, then I would lean more towards a heavier ski.

      Best,
      Sam

16. I mostly ski Stevens Pass in Washington and Whistler Blackcomb. I’m an intermediate to advanced skier who spends as much time as possible off-piste, fairly aggressive but I’m only 65kg and 5’8″. Is this ski for me and what length? How about the Sky 7 HD?

17. Old review, I know. But did you try different mounting points and if so what was the consensus?