2026 Rossignol Sender Free 118 Open Skis

The 2026 Rossignol Sender Free 118 is the big kid on the block for the deepest of freeride powder skiing. Fun at all times but tough and supportive when you need them to be, the 118 combines just the right amount of float, speed, rebound, and explosiveness to dominate the deepest snow and steepest of lines. Big drops with deep powder landings are what these monsters are designed for and aggressive freeriders will find nothing lacking when it comes to the capabilities of the Sender Free 118.

Why we like it:

The Sender Free 118 has been highly anticipated due to the success of the 110 and we are so happy to see it come to market. The Sender 118 has a simply wonder balance of characteristics between stable and composed for big pillow or cliff drops while also being extremely playful and forgiving for a surfy and slashy feel in deep snow.

Who it's for:

Advanced to expert freeride skiers who intend to drop into gnarly pillow lines or steep big mountain faces filled in with the deepest snow.

Highlights:

A Poplar PEFC wood core produces a balanced flex pattern between being stable and composed while also be forgiving enough for quick maneuvering. Kevlar/Carbon Reinforcement underfoot functions to boost overall stability, dampen vibrations, and increase edge grip while also being a binding retention agent. Rectangular Sidewalls going the full length of the skis provide additional longitudinal stiffness while also directly transferring power to the edges on firm snow. Air Tip technology takes down the swing weight of the tips to increase agility and quickness in technical situations.

Things to consider:

The 2026 Rossignol Sender Free 118 is a fairly heavy ski even at its width, so physically strong and aggressive skiers will have an easier time controlling them.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Skis true to size.