Rossignol Temptation 88HD review 2018
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
Rossignol’s Temptation 88 HD proved too demanding to do well in this category where we’re looking for a good compromise between grip and the capacity to cut through crud, accessibility and comfort. On the whole, the ski performs well, especially carving on the groomed trails. However, the reviewers found it very stiff and hard to bend, and it requires physical and technical prowess to be exploited correctly. Rossignol’s target is expert riders... and we agree! Recommended for heavier, athletic riders with good technical skills.
Review: Pros
- Carving
- Performance
Review: Cons
- A stiff ski that lighter reviewers found difficult to bend
- Requires some effort and technical prowess
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.0 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.0 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.0 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.0 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.0 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.0 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.0 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 8.4 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 7.3 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.0 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.0 |
| Freeride - Flotation quality | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 10.0 |
| Handling in powder | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.0 |
| Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.0 |
| Freeride - Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.0 |
| Any ground comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.0 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
Ski where you want. The key word for Rossignol’s TEMPTATION 88 is versatility. Designed for expert riders, this is a true All-Mountain ski, and riders will be as happy on the groomed trails as in a more natural landscape. Its waist is wide but not too wide, so you’re sure to get good flotation in deep snow as well as maximum responsiveness on the groomers. Go on, treat yourself...
50% piste - 50% off-piste
NB: To get the most from our skis on the slopes, we recommend Rossignol ski shoes and LOOK bindings.
Features of the Temptation 88HD
| Brand : | Rossignol |
| Model : | Temptation 88HD |
| Year : | 2018 |
| Family : | All-mountain front |
| Size tested : | 172 cm |
| Tip size : | 135 mm |
| Waist size : | 88 mm |
| Tail size : | 124 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2017