ROSSIGNOL · ROSSIGNOL XV SNOWBOARD
ROSSIGNOL XV SNOWBOARD
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24/25 season review
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The Rossignol XV is an advanced board with a hybrid camber profile combining camber between the feet with nose/tail rocker, showing its strength in high-speed carving and technical all-mountain terrain. A stiff nose and directional flex give it excellent edge holding and stability, but limits are pronounced at low speed and in situations needing suppleness such as buttering.
It's a board optimised for riders attacking steep, rough terrain at speed like Xavier de le Rue.
A closer look
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Board profile
The profile describes the curve of the board when viewed from the side.
Hybrid camber
An Amptech Elite Rocker profile with camber between the feet, a long rocker section at the nose and a short rocker section at the tail. The camber between the feet secures stability and edge hold, while the nose and tail rocker provides manoeuvrability in tight spots.
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
A directional flex set stiff at the nose and slightly softer at the tail. Torsional flex is stiffer than average too, so twisting isn't easy. It suits driving with power but is unfavourable for tricks such as buttering.
Terrain suggested in the review
Rider levels suggested in the review
Advanced
A stiff torsional flex, directional flex, carving optimised for speed and difficulty in buttering all suit experienced advanced riders overall. It's a board designed for riders like Xavier de le Rue who enjoy steep, technical terrain.
What the review liked
- ✓Excellent edge holding in high-speed carving with stable edge re-engagement
- ✓Strong pop at speed with excellent energy return
- ✓A stiff nose crosses push piles in rough terrain well
- ✓It can perform varied carving styles including Eurocarves
What the review found lacking
- —Insufficient energy storage at low speed reduces pop and carving responsiveness
- —Not suited to ground tricks needing suppleness, such as buttering
- —High torsional stiffness can make it demanding for the average rider to handle
- —Insufficient vibration absorption gives it a bouncy feel in rough terrain
