Phantom 80 w/ Axial 120 Binding Rossignol Men's Ski

An expert-oriented backcountry performer designed for 60% untracked/40% hardpack or groomed.

• Created for advanced and expert skiers who tend to spend 60% of their time on untracked terrain and 40% on groomed runs
• Dimensions (tip/waist/tail): 122/80/109 mm.
• Modern sandwich construction
• Shark nose tip with aluminum insert for durability and stability at speed
• Rigid titanium laminate for vibration dampening
• Freeride specific TPI2 Free ski/binding system with tool-free adjustments and VAS insert
• Lively wood core
• Binding DIN setting range: 3-10
• Binding Width: 100 mm.
• Axial binding only available in quartz (that's the only color that Rossignol made)

Created for out-of-bounds enthusiasts who divide their time between 60% untracked snow and 40% groomed, the Rossignol Phantom 80 ski with integrated Axial 120 binding is an ideal choice for skiers who need a ski that can transport them from traditional ski resort settings to backcountry bliss. Unlike Rossignol's Zenith Oversize series, the Phantom line is oriented toward the out-of-bounds skiers with a wider waist and a sturdy design that floats above powder and light broken snow. It features a lively wood core for excellent feedback and superb power transmission from your boots to your ski edges. Up front you'll find Rossignol's distinct Shark Nose tip with an aluminum insert added for better torsional rigidity. This additional reinforcement helps keep the nose steady at high speeds, even when you're blasting through the broken crud that others left in the backcountry weeks ago. To dampen vibration throughout the length of the ski, the Phantom 80 has two layers of titanium inside the modern sandwich construction, so you enjoy the stability without a lot of excess weight--and weight is always a key factor if you have to hike up part of the mountain to reach the back bowls. Rossignol's freeride-specific TPI2 Free is an integrated ski/binding component that connects the Phantom 80 with the Axial 120 binding system. It features individual toe and heel control beams with a vibration-absorbing VAS (Visco material) that gives the ski a stable and supple feel. The TPI2 binding interface can also be adjusted without tools, so you're never stuck digging through your ski backpack for your Leatherman in the high alpine. One thing to remember is that the Phantom 80 is designed for a 60/40 blend of untracked/groomed, so if you plan on spending more time in powder, check out the rest of the skis in Rossignol's out-of-bounds Phantom collection.

Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Rossignol Phantom 80 Ski w/ Axial 120 Binding for Men is available through Altrec.com.

Customer Reviews for the Phantom 80 w/ Axial 120 Binding Rossignol Men's Ski

Richard - March 31, 2009

Nice ski, a bit stiff , doesn't carve as nice as older Bandit X
The ski delivered as advertised. It is a good all terrain ski. I ski mostly groomed slopes, and it (181) performed just fine. Very solid on high speeds, which is good. Have to work a bit more to get to edges, but not so much to make a real difference. I've skied 4 years on 178 Bandit X, and the transition was not noticeable, other than a slight difference in the ease of carving with the Bandit X, but offset by the greater stability in high speeds with the Phantoms. The rounded edges on back are very key. I already recommended skis to my brother and friends.

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