Rossignol Bandit B4 (2006)
We tested a 195-cm version of the B4 in this category (the B4 in BME, page 120, was 185 cm) and the pros loved it. Stable as an aircraft carrier, but lively at top speeds. Big, strong guys will love the sheer heft of the new B4. The trademark Rossi dampness is there too. And in this width (94 mm) with a medium cut, it
Props
The sleek, low-slung tip slices through junk snow nicely. It excels under pressure
Gripes
Not very nimble in tight spots. A bit sluggish when you
Tester's Take
"The B4 is bomber in the lightest pow or dust on crust."
PRICE (MSRP): $879.00
Product Specifications |
How We Test
| Year | 2005/2006 |
| Level | Advanced |
| MSRP | $879.00 |
| Gender | Male |
| Binding | without bindings |
| Tip/Waist/Tail | 122/94/112 |
| Rating: Powder Performance | 3.25 / 5 |
| Rating: Stability at Speed | 3.30 / 5 |
| Rating: Long Turns | 3.18 / 5 |
| Rating: Medium Turns | 3.04 / 5 |
| Rating: Short Turns | 2.90 / 5 |
| Rating: Maneuverability | 2.90 / 5 |
| Rating: Hard Snow Grip | 3.05 / 5 |
| Rating: Crud Performance | 3.25 / 5 |
| Rating: Corduroy Performance | 3.18 / 5 |
| Rating: Moguls Performance | 3.00 / 5 |
| Rating: Forgiveness | 2.90 / 5 |
| Rating: Average Score | 3.15 / 5 |
| Rating: Quickness/Bumps | 2.90 / 5 |
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