The Rossignol Nova 8 is an all-mountain frontside ski designed for women who enjoy carving groomed trails and cruising firm snow. With a waist width between 75 and 88 mm, it delivers a good balance of precision and ease across varied piste conditions.
At 156 cm, the Nova 8 combines a 128/75/111 mm shape with the included Look Xpress W 11 GW bindings, resulting in about 1.55 kg per ski. This profile offers stability at speed thanks to wider tip and tail sections, while the narrower mid-section makes it easier to initiate and release turns without feeling sluggish.
The 11 m radius refers to the natural arc the ski prefers when you guide it through turns—smaller numbers mean tighter, more responsive curves. The three-part measurement (tip/waist/tail) shows where the ski widens or narrows: broader tips and tails help you hold your line, and the slim waist aids in quick edge-to-edge transitions.
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