Rossignol Sender and Rallybird Skis: Which 2023 Model Fits Your Skiing?

Introduction

Rossignol’s 2023 season reshaped a lineup that had grown genuinely hard to follow. The previous Black Ops collection had become an umbrella for nearly everything freeride, and the overlap between models was real. For 2023 the brand split that space into clearer families: Sender and Rallybird for directional all-mountain and freeride, Black Ops for twin tips, and Escaper for touring.

This guide covers the five directional models that matter most to resort-focused skiers. On the men’s side that means the Sender 94 Ti, Sender 104 Ti, and Sender 106 Ti Plus. For women, it means the Rallybird 102 Ti and Rallybird 104 Ti. They share a family resemblance, but the construction differences between them are meaningful, and the turn shapes are not the same.

How the 2023 Sender and Rallybird Lines Fit Together

The most useful change is structural. These skis now sit in a coherent family rather than scattered across a broad collection, and the naming tells you where each model belongs. Rossignol engineered six distinct skis across the men’s and women’s lines instead of cutting costs by duplicating one design into different lengths and widths.

Within the Sender and Rallybird range, the through-line is directional shape, a relatively flat tail with limited splay, and a mix of lightweight wood cores with targeted metal. Where the models diverge is in core material, how much metal is used and where it sits, and how tight the turn radius becomes. Narrower and wider skis in the line use a straighter cut, while the 104 and 102 models pull the taper in for a shorter arc.

That single detail, taper and radius, explains most of the personality differences below. The Sender 94 Ti and Sender 106 Ti Plus favor longer, more directional arcs, while the Sender 104 Ti and Rallybird 102 Ti turn noticeably quicker.

Rossignol Sender 94 Ti

The Sender 94 Ti is the biggest departure from the ski it replaces. It carries the shape of the previous Escaper, so there is no dramatic change in outline, but it now lands in a family that makes far more sense for a directional skier. It also fills a real gap: the step from an 86 mm directional ski with metal up to the 104 mm model was a large one, and this sits neatly in between.

Inside, the ski uses a lightweight paulownia wood core that gives it a snappy, energetic character, and it is stiffer than the core alone would suggest. Air Tip and Damp Tech, a rubberized material in the forebody, smooth out small vibrations without adding much weight. The defining addition is a titanal beam underfoot, a metal plate that improves grip and torsional stiffness exactly where it counts.

The result is a mid-90s ski that works both on and off trail. It keeps the maneuverability of its predecessor and adds noticeably more grip and precision underfoot, and it suits advanced and expert skiers better than the ski it replaces did. Turn radius comes in at 19 meters in the 178 cm length, on the longer side for the category.

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Rossignol Sender 104 Ti

The Sender 104 Ti keeps the exact shape of the Sender it replaces, so this is an evolution rather than a redesign. The changes are all internal. Rossignol extended the titanal beam further along the ski and added a raised ridge down the middle of the metal, putting it into a three-dimensional form that adds power to the material. Every ski in the line that uses a titanal beam gets that ridge.

The core is paulownia, the flex is slightly stiffer, and the ski stays relatively light. Turn radius tightens to 18 meters in the 178 cm length, a shorter arc than either the 94 Ti or the 106 Ti Plus. Weight hovers right around 1900 grams in that length.

On snow the ski reads as lively and flickable for its width, with a strong, stable platform underfoot and tips and tails that feel light and easy to swing. The tail is directional with limited splay, so the energy of the ski carries through the finish of a turn rather than washing out. It is a natural choice as a snow-day ski, or as a wider daily driver for skiers who spend most of their season in snowier terrain.

Rossignol Sender 106 Ti Plus

The Sender 106 Ti Plus replaces the Sender Ti, and it represents the largest construction jump in the collection. The core changes from paulownia to poplar, the ski adds a carbon alloy matrix, and the metal is both longer and wider than the beam used in the 104 Ti. The raised ridge is still part of the build.

All of that adds up to a ski with a distinctly different feel. Where the 104 Ti is snappy and quick, the 106 Ti Plus is damp, strong, and powerful, and it is simply fast. It is built for advanced and expert skiers who want to drive a ski hard and be rewarded for it.

Sizing starts at 180 cm and goes up, which is deliberate: the ski’s character depends on length, and a shorter option would not carry the same feel. Turn radius runs 21 meters at 187 cm and stretches to 24 meters at 194 cm. Weight lands around 2100 grams, with the pair printed at 4.1 kilograms. On a few inches of fresh snow over groomers it stays composed at whatever speed you ask of it.

Rossignol Rallybird 102 Ti

The Rallybird 102 Ti replaces the non-metal Rallybird, and it is the more approachable of the two women’s models here. It drops the titanal beam but keeps the rest of the formula: paulownia core, dual LCT, Air Tip, and Damp Tech. Even without metal, the flex is still stiff and reactive rather than soft.

Turn radius is the headline. At 13 meters in the 162 cm length, this is close to a slalom turn shape, which makes the ski feel energetic and poppy and gives it a flatter tail that finishes turns cleanly. Weight sits around 1730 grams, light enough that a hybrid or alpine touring binding is a reasonable pairing.

The short radius and light build make it easy to ski without making it weak. It is supportive enough for an aggressive skier but forgiving enough to suit a wide range of ability levels, and it works especially well as a well-rounded soft-snow ski for someone who wants a single option that covers a lot of ground.

Rossignol Rallybird 104 Ti

The Rallybird 104 Ti is the only ski in the Rallybird range that gets a titanal beam, and it also adds a carbon alloy matrix. Rossignol places that matrix under the core rather than on top of it, which changes the flex pattern and the overall personality of the ski.

It replaces the previous Rallybird Ti, and it is a genuine step up in strength and stability. The ski is smooth and fast, and it holds together when it is allowed to run. Draw the same line here that separates the Sender 104 Ti from the Sender 106 Ti Plus: this is the more demanding, more capable option in the women’s range, aimed at skiers who want to push and ski aggressively rather than cruise.

Buying Advice

Match the ski to the turn shape you actually ski, not to the number on the waist. The Sender 94 Ti is the most versatile of the group and the easiest to recommend to someone shopping for a single ski, particularly an advanced skier who splits time between groomers and softer snow. The Sender 104 Ti adds width and a shorter radius, and it suits skiers who want a playful wider ski for snow days or for snowier regions.

If you are an expert who skis fast and wants a damp, powerful platform, the Sender 106 Ti Plus and Rallybird 104 Ti are the two models built for that job, and both ask for a confident pilot. On the women’s side, the Rallybird 102 Ti is the friendlier and more agile choice, and its low weight leaves room for a touring-capable binding if you want to keep that door open.

Conclusion

The 2023 Sender and Rallybird collection is easier to navigate than the lineup it replaced, and the differences between models are real rather than cosmetic. Choose the Sender 94 Ti for versatility, the Sender 104 Ti for a livelier and wider ride, the Sender 106 Ti Plus for expert-level power, the Rallybird 102 Ti for light and quick soft-snow skiing, and the Rallybird 104 Ti for the strongest women’s option in the family.