2027 Rossignol Arcade 78 Women's Skis with Atomic Hawx Magna 85 W Boots and Poles

Women new to carving will find the Rossignol Arcade 78 W an unusually patient teacher. A 78 mm waist, a soft flex, and a light frontside build make turns start early and finish cleanly at speeds that still feel comfortable. The Xpress 10 GW binding offers safety and reliability. Groomed runs turn into practice laps rather than survival laps, which is how skill actually builds. A comfort-first women's boot for intermediate skiers with wider feet.

Who it's for:

Women new to carving, and early intermediates who want to build technique on trail. The soft flex and light build suit skiers who aren't yet generating much force through the ski.

Things to consider:

This teaches well but has a ceiling, and a skier who progresses quickly will want more support underneath them within a couple of seasons. Anything deeper than a dusting is outside what the ski was built to handle.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Shorter lengths make the ski easier to steer and stop, which is what matters most while carving is still being learned. A skier can move up in length once turns are consistent and speed has stopped feeling like the main variable. The Hawx Magna 85 fits true to size; the roomy 102 mm last is ideal for high-volume feet. Heat molding can fine-tune fit and comfort.