The Soul 102 sits proudly at the top end of this category with the classic big ski look, promising floatability, easy steering, liveliness and of course a love of the fall line. The ski feels light underfoot despite it’s sizeable dimensions, and has enough grunt to power through the crud. Rossignol have poured technology into this one to make it sing in all other conditions, too. This includes a titanal plate underfoot really helping you drive it into the snow on piste, then Vibration Absorption System in the front and rear rocker, plus Air Tech Tip to reduce swing weight, to create phenomenal control when you need it. Finally, Rossi’s Line Control Tech, one of our absolute favourite vibration dampening technologies on the market, gives you a strength and confidence to open the taps on piste and through really mixed conditions.