What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I skied the 86 Basalt on a mix of groomers and variable off-piste-super quiet and responsive. The basalt dampens everything out and the Drive Tip gives it such a smooth initiation into turns. Light enough for all-day laps, but with the edge grip and power for aggressive skiing."When we want to carve every face of the mountain with precision and flow, we click into the Experience 86 Basalt System Skis. Rossignol built these skis for versatile, all-resort performance, blending a lightweight paulownia wood core with vibration-dampening basalt to give us a stable ride that doesn't sacrifice agility. From hardpack to late-day chop, we stay in control and engaged. These skis feature Rossignol's Drive Tip Solution, which enhances stability and smoothness by filtering out vibrations before they travel underfoot. Combined with the full rectangular sidewall construction and an All Trail Sidecut, this setup gives us fast edge engagement and consistent power from turn to turn. The 86mm waist adds a bit of extra stability without slowing down transitions, keeping things quick, responsive, and confidence-inspiring across any terrain the resort throws at us.