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Rossignol Hero Elite LT TI R22 review 2020
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The Hero Elite LT ("Long Turn") Ti is another ski that is well-known to the testers. This year, we reviewed it with the famous R22 race plate that is also found on other models in the Rossignol/Dynastar group.
We found the same level of performance and precision of the Hero Elite LT Ti tested in previous years. The R22 plate enhances performance for sure. The ski has power and possesses characteristics “similar to a racing ski.”
Its name LT means it prefers long turns. However, it is “capable of making tight turns when necessary” even though this is not its preferred activity. It is a very reliable and versatile ski, which is capable of varying the type of turn. It is “solid” but “punchy when you when you go for it.”
This mix makes it a super fun ski. You can go for an easy cruise, then when there is a nice empty steep run, launch into a super-fast carving mode.
The testers noticed a slight lack of agility. The ski is very enjoyable, a great performer, and predictable, but it is not very playful. The turn entry is slow, and the rebound is not very dynamic.
What is amazing about the Rossignol Hero Elite LT Ti R22 is the balance between performance, accessibility, and versatility. We recommend it to advanced to expert skiers who want a high-performance ski that is not too demanding, but still sporty and geared towards long turns.
Review: Pros
- Overall performance
- Accessible
- Turn quality
- Versatile
- Reliable, predictable
- Fun
Review: Cons
- Fairly neutral behavior, not very playful
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.2 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.2 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.8 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
The all-new HERO ELITE LT Ti is inspired from a giant slalom race ski and will appeal to technical skiers and passionate racing fans. The revolutionary Line Control Technology, combined with a 71-mm waist and a long radius sidecut, guarantee precision, power, and quick edge-to-edge transfer. The LCT technology brings the ski maximum stability and an optimized trajectory throughout the turn for total line control.
Features of the Hero Elite LT TI R22
| Brand : | Rossignol |
| Model : | Hero Elite LT TI R22 |
| Year : | 2020 |
| Family : | Carvers |
| Size tested : | 175 cm |
| Tip size : | 119 mm |
| Waist size : | 71 mm |
| Tail size : | 101 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | 17 m |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2019