First Tracks: 2027 Rossignol Sender 110
First Tracks is a brief overview with insights from our editor after a couple days on snow. Initial thoughts, first impressions, that kind of thing.
It doesn’t matter if you’re competing in the Freeride World Tour or keeping it tame in the resort, the Sender 110 is arguably the most versatile powder ski on the market.
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The Rossingol Sender 110, formerly the Sender Free 110, sit squarely in the big mountain realm of Rossignol’s offerings. It’s a ski made for hard-charging, consequential terrain, and stomping landings. My introduction to the (then) Sender Free 110 was watching Margus Goguen dominate the field during the 2025 Freeride World Tour. Backflips, cork 7’s, you name it. Goguen was making it look easy out there, taking multiple podiums throughout the season while riding the Sender Free 110 in the 191cm length.
While watching professional athletes, the equipment is not the primary focus of their accomplishments, but you can still gain an appreciation for what a ski is capable of. What should be so intriguing about this ski to us mere mortals, however, is that the Sender 110 doesn’t need to be relegated to the cornices and spines of the steepest slopes. I’d go even as far to say that this ski isn’t designed specifically to be an athlete driven tool. It happens to be an exceptionally useful ski that athletes choose for some of the most challenging descents. Where the Sender merits a mention is how happy to is to be skied in a regular resort on a regular powder day. Few skis strike a balance as well as the Sender 110.
2027 Rossignol Sender 110
The Sender 110, while packing lots of versatility, is a powerful ski that wants a determined pilot. In the 184 cm tested length, Rossignol states a 2200 gram curb weight, which feels accurate when you get it on snow. It’s certainly no featherweight, and requires some effort to get it up on edge. The 110 is packed with technology, including a full poplar wood core, a titanal beam underfoot, alongside Rossignol’s proprietary air-tip and vibration absorption system. Considering how busy the construction is in the Sender 110, it’s surprising that it’s only 2200 grams.
A stiff and consistent flex pattern paired with the heft makes for a very strong ski. The Sender lives true to its namesake, and prefers a quicker pace and hard charging. There isn’t much low speed compliance here, and you may find it cumbersome if you’re not driving it hard and fast. With lots of rocker in both tips and tails, it certainly will let you surf and glide at low edge angles and slower speeds, but you’ll have to be quick on your feet to get it to maneuver in tight terrain. That weight doesn’t just slow you down, of course. The Sender has a smooth taper shape, which when paired with the weight allows the Sender to bust through crud exceptionally well. It doesn’t care about what’s in front of it, especially when you’re at speed.
After a few days on snow, it’s clear that, even considering the strength and weight, the 110 is a progressive and freestyle influenced ski. You’re on quite a centered stance, only 3.5 cm back from center. It likes creativity, and is happy to be sideways or backwards, too. There wasn’t too much “sending” off of large features and jumps going on, but the centered stance and strong yet smooth tail release reminds you why this ski is often seen in the park by Rossignol’s team riders. A powerful freeride and freestyle offering foremost, that’s the intended audience here.
If that isn’t your style, don’t fret. The 110 absolutely can rip on groomed terrain, and is exceptionally trustworthy. If you’re balanced and capable of maintaining carves from the underfoot zone instead of your shovels and tips, you’ll be rewarded with fun and dynamic turns no matter where you find yourself skiing. A few days of testing were on classic New England conditions, icy and firm (and that’s even being charitable, the conditions were tough.) The Sender prefers soft, deep, and choppy snow, but will keep you planted on firm snow with nary a complaint. The wide platform will require strength and endurance to keep on edge, and it isn’t going to rip you into a turn. If you fancy yourself an aggressive skier that doesn’t mind working for turns, the Sender 110 could be a daily driver in a snowy ski town.
Testing the Rossignol Sender 110 at Waterville Valley Resort
Frequently in my discussions of skis, I bring up the topic of “versatility.” I find it important to highlight when a ski can provide its riders lots of different things, but regarding the Sender 110, I want to describe the versatility differently. At 110 mm underfoot, by no stretch of the imagination is it “versatile” by traditional means. The Sender, however, provides riders the ultimate flexibility to attack the mountain on their terms, regardless of conditions and terrain. The shape and profile allow for true ease of use at moderate and higher speeds, through most any types of snow. Sure, it prefers deeper and softer snow, but on the icy pistes of the northeast mountains used for testing, the 110 not only held its own, but shined as a tool meant for conquering adversity. It rewarded higher edge angles, provided edge release on command without too much effort at speed (which to me is a huge plus,) and was one of the most fun skis I tested this year.
The Numbers
Sizes available: 168 cm, 176 cm, 184 cm, 191 cm
Sidecut: 140 mm (tip) - 110 mm (waist) - 133 mm (tail) (184 cm)
Turn Radius: 20m (184cm)
Stated Weight: 2200 grams (184cm)
Mount Points: 3 available points, factory recommended line is about -3.5 cm from center, with the other mount points +/- 2 cm from recommended.
2026 Quiv3r Ski Test Scores
Tested by: Collin Wiedersheim
Days skied: 4
Boots: 2025 Salomon S/Pro Supra 130, 27.5 Mondo, custom SuperFeet footbed inserts
184 cm length, Look SPX 12 Demo Binding mounted at factory recommended
Overall Thoughts
With the caveats of speed and ability, the Sender 110 is a wonderful option for many skiers. If you prefer to mozy around greens circles and are looking for a powder ski, the Sender is far from your best bet. The Elan Playmaker 111 or Liberty Scope 110 are much better options in this range, offering maneuverability alongside less heft and more accessibility. On the other side of the coin, even if you are not a freestyle oriented rider or have no intentions of competing in big mountain competitions, the 110 still very well might be the correct choice. The Sender won’t pull you across the fall-line in a carved turn, nor will it really be the best option if you don’t find yourself venturing off-piste very much. Get the Sender in it’s natural habitat, and you’ll be rewarded with a comprehensive experience seldom found elsewhere with skis in this width range. It simply does so many things at such a high level, evidenced by the fact that it can be skied by the best skiers on the planet, all while being one of the more popular options for west coast skiers looking for a strong platform.
To speak personally as I conclude my thoughts, the 110 makes you feel like a better skier than you are, especially if you ski it like it wants to be skied. Push a little harder, go a bit faster, and you are rewarded with smooth and empowering performance that is, frankly, exhilarating. It’s just so good, I had to sit down and pen my thoughts after nearly naming it my ski of the year.
2027 Rossignol Sender 110