The Rossignol Blackops Holyshred is a downhill ski that combines a responsive turn shape with a manageable swing weight. Offered in a 172 cm length, it’s built to deliver consistent, medium-radius turns on varied snow conditions without relying on gimmicks.
With a turn radius of 17 m, the Holyshred lets you initiate and carry through steady arcs. Its 131 / 98 / 121 mm profile balances edge grip and float—narrower underfoot for quick edge-to-edge transitions, wider at the tip and tail for stability in softer snow. The flat mounting interface keeps flex patterns predictable, while a weight of 1,900 g per ski keeps carving feel precise without dragging you down.
In ski terms, the 17 m radius describes the curvature of the sidecut: shorter radii make tighter turns, longer radii open up the turn. The three numbers (131/98/121) refer to the tip, waist and tail widths in millimetres, shaping how the ski engages snow. Together, these specs give a blend of agility and support that’s easy to understand on the hill.
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