A great high end level piste ski with a preference for longer turns, the Pursuit 18 is versatile enough to take an aspiring off-piste skier into their first steps in deeper snow as well. Also good in softer piste conditions.

Great for :

A great advanced long turning piste ski

Not so great for :

Too much ski if you are still at the lower end of the intermediate ability level.

Target ability level :

Rossignol have finally phased out the Zeniths and replaced them with the Pursuits, for a totally re-designed and very versatile piste ski that will take you into the softer stuff with ease too. The Pursuit 18 is the top-level model in this range.

The sidecut of isn't too extreme and the 174 metre sidecut radius (for the 170 ski) means this is certainly a ski that favours longer turns.

Power Turn rocker uses only 10% rocker section in the tip, for a bit of flotation in a bit of soft snow and to make the ski less grabby on the hard stuff, combined with a 90% traditional camber for rebound, liveliness and strong edge grip right through the turn.

Although designed as a hard snow/piste ski, the Pursuit 18 is also reasonably versatile in softer snow, and its straightish sidecut makes it an option for a more traditional skier who prefers a less turny ski too.