Comments about Rossignol Phantom SC 80 Skis + Rossignol Freebeam Axial2 120 Bindings 2009:

Much better than I had expected on the hard pack and crud, a truly go anywhere ski.

Comments about Rossignol Phantom SC 80 Skis + Rossignol Freebeam Axial2 120 Bindings 2009:

I am an intermediate-advanced skier (black runs) and eager to move to next level. The reason I bought this pair of skis is I want/need a true all mountain skis.

The high flotation of Phantom SC80 is the first impression on my first ride. It was fast, smooth, steady and easy to turn.

With my old skis, I had problem to make short turns on steep run with bumps. But with Phantom SC80, it was easy and smooth, bumps become so much fun. I also tried them in Spring like condition, icy condition and terrain park. They just ran through everything and very steady on landing. The only thing I have not really tested is "real" deep powder. But with the high flotation, I believe they will give me a lot of fun in powder.

I don't have chance to try on many different skis. But I simply enjoy Phantom SC80. I am so happy that I made a good and right choice. They are so much more fun over my last skis.

Comments about Rossignol Phantom SC 80 Skis + Rossignol Freebeam Axial2 120 Bindings 2009:

This is my 3rd season on skiing, so I am not an expert. I am more a intermediate advanced skier (black runs). I also have not much chance to try on different skis. I can only compare this one with my old skis, which is Head XRC 400.

The first thing I noticed when I put on Phantom SC80 is its flotation. I felt I was a bit like flying over the snow on my first run. It is fast, easy to turn, and very steady.

When I used my old pair at local mountains, which most times are spring like condition. I got caught in compression at least few times during 2-3 hours skiing. But with my new Phantom, it never happened! It also handle the bumps very well. No matter you want to make some quick short turns to sneak around bumps or jump over the bumps, Phantom just perform smoothly.

I have not tried the real powder yet. But with its flotation, I believe it can handle powder very well. I have a lot of fun so far with my new skis, and I feel I am ready to advance to next level.

Comments about Rossignol Phantom SC 80 Skis + Rossignol Freebeam Axial2 120 Bindings 2009:

I demo'd 4 or 5 different Rossi skis first and these skis 3 times before purchase to make sure. I was looking to replace older & narrower Bandit X skis with newer technology. They handle the late afternoon slop AND powder very well. A bit heavy they hold well and do EVERYTHING I want. I went from a 191cm to a 180cm ski. I'm glad I bought them. I've been skiing for 25 years.

Comments about Rossignol Phantom SC 80 Skis + Rossignol Freebeam Axial2 120 Bindings 2009:

I am a North East skier and we love the ice. This ski keeps up with the best. You can go from the powder to the crud and never miss a beat. With great flexibility this ski lets you role from edge to edge with confidence.

I would recommend this to anyone looking for a fun, fast ride.

Comments about Rossignol Phantom SC 80 Skis + Rossignol Freebeam Axial2 120 Bindings 2009:

I ski in souteastern Indiana so I haven't gotten these in deep and steep stuff yet, but I will. I skiied them on packed powered, icy and slush conditions and they ripped it all to shreds! They do very well in moguls also. They absorb impacts very nicely. The only drawback I have senn yet it they tend to scuff easily. I use 2009 Tecnica Agent 110 boots with them. It seems to be a good combination. I can't wait to get these on some steeps, I'm sure they will do great.

Comments about Rossignol Phantom SC 80 Skis + Rossignol Freebeam Axial2 120 Bindings 2009:

these skis are great. lots of fun in the crud, steeps, and heavy powder. gives you as much energy back as you put in.

Comments about Rossignol Phantom SC 80 Skis + Rossignol Freebeam Axial2 120 Bindings 2009:

These were highly recommended by the folks at REI and the incredible crew at Mt Bachelor Ski shop - I've used them on hard pack at Mt. Hood and deep pow at Mt. Bachelor. They are light and damp and handle all conditions superbly. Not the edge grip of my last pair (Volkls) but pretty close. They are so good, my wife just demo'd the sister sticks (Rossignol Voodoos SC80) and we just bought those today.