The Temptations and the mens’ equivalents in the Experience range replaced the legendary Bandits, though the Temptation is far from just a Bandit re-jigged, it’s a totally different ski. The 82, although quite wide, is still primarily a harder snow ski as all-mountain skis go.

Great for :

Versatile and fun

Not so great for :

Can become a bit less stable at very high speeds

Target ability level :

Although the Temptations are as close as Rossi got to producing a replacement for the Bandits, let’s be very clear, this is not a fourth generation Bandit but a totally new ski.

Although 82 underfoot, the Temptation is very wide at the tip and tail giving it much more of a piste ski profile than the old Bandits. The tip is almost snub-nosed, again making it look like a piste ski at first glance, but don’t be fooled – as well as giving great performance on hard snow, the wide overall shape of the 82 makes it versatile enough for off piste use in softer or more variable snow too.

“Auto Turn” is the shortest of Rossignol’s 3 rocker types and combines a short rocker section at tip and tail with a traditional camber running 70% of the ski’s length. At slow speeds or in difficult situations the ski pivots freely for easy turn initiation. The rocker section also means that at higher speeds the edge engaged at the moment of turn-initiation is shorter, so the skier’s pressure is applied more directly. Then as the turn gets under way the ski provides full-length edge contact for maximum grip and control.

Plenty of ski for the most advanced skier, but accessible for anyone from good intermediate level upwards if you’re looking for an all-mountain ski.