Board: Rossignol Sashimi LG
Size: 156
Camber Option:Amptek Elite. 60% camber under foot with 40% rocker in the nose.
Bindings: K2 Indy
Stance: 21.5 Wide 15 Negative 12 Goofy
Boots: K2 Thraxis Size 10
My Weight: 195lbs
Resort: Copper Mountain
Conditions: COLD!!! It was hovering around 0 to negative degree temps, overcast skies, high winds, fresh snow in the trees and on the sides of runs where it wasn’t groomed, and of course it was fucking cold as balls.
Flex: This board has a reverse directional flex that’s based off being a more mellow version of the one on the XV this means that you have a stiffer nose and a softer tail. What you get though with this board is a lot of flex in the nose that stiffens up by the front insert pack and progressly softens up to the tail. This means that you can ride it a bit more centered on the board and not worry about it getting bucked around. What I will say is that the torsional flex is a bit lacking which makes the board a bit of a chore to drive in tight trees so bring your A Game.
Stability: This board was super stable in choppy terrain. It just cut through anything in its path. While you will notice some chatter in the end of the nose it does not resonate back on this board which makes it awesome for just charging harder.
Ollies/Pop: Having camber under foot you can really load this board up to pop. Sending side hits was super fun and popping rollers takes no effort. The one thing to note is that while this has more tail than the Sushi you still end up losing a bit of performance off the back foot with how short it is.
Butterability: I attempted no less than 3 nose butters on this board. You have to find a fair amount of soft snow to get it to lock in and go. Then again this board isn’t made for buttering.
Carving: Do you like effortlessly carving? Good, this board is just that effortless. You can really lay it over on edge and get it to drive in with ease. It locks in and holds the carve through the apex of the turn. The edge to edge transmission is smooth and nimble. This board was fun to carve on a groomer.
Rider in Mind: Resort powder hunter that wants a mid level volume shifted board.
Personal Thoughts: Well it’s definitely not the XV and it’s definitely not the Sushi. This is a board that fits perfectly in the spectrum and it’s great for a resort rider that wants to crush wide open pow or get into trees. It wasn’t the best in the overly tight trees we have here in CO, but when they were more evenly spaced out this board just sent it. On groomers this board just fucking rips!
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33 Comments
Had my eye on on this board for a while. I’m 185 lb but only 5 foot 6. Don’t know if I should go with the 152 light or the 156 regular
Unless you have a really small foot, get the regular.
8.5 boot. Pow surfing and surf style boards are my jam. Could I get more playful on the 152?
Yes.
I appreciate your feedback. Your videos are hilarious especially the skate banana review.
Knowing my specs which one would you go for? I’m actually going to buy it tonight and not just waste your time
Grab that 56.
For the 160 how wide is the rear width of the board where the binding mounts are ? Size 12 boots?
I thought they made a wide version that will fit a 12, I’m too lazy to look it up this morning, but double check that there’s a wide version because I’m pretty sure the regular one might be a tight squeeze.
What size should I get 156 or 160?
240lbs with 10 boot
Definitely the 60.
Will the 156 with its 262 mm waist fit my 11.5 foot? Especially wondering about the back foot, as it seems kinda narrow there for a 0° stance.
Should be fine unless you’re slapping it all the way back on the last insert pack.
The XV Sashimi LG seems like such a great single board quiver for someone who rides powder at the resort, and groomers when no powder. Would you say it’s more like a pow board that carves, or a carving board that floats pow? Love that taper btw!
Yes.
Great review. Thanks for doing it. I’m 175 6’1 wearing no gear. Torn between the 152 and 156… I already own a Sushi plus non volume shift boards ranging from 156 to 163 … Thoughts? Thanks!
I’d get the 52.
Thanks!
This vs the rome powder division mt for japan powder?
Both.
This VS the rome powder division MT 157 for japan powder??
Both.
love your reviews!! im 200 pounds…and 5 foot 10… 156 or 160?
Get the 56.
thank you !
I’m 5’8”, 140. sz 9 boot.
I’m torn between the 52 and 56. Are you supposed to size down on this board or ride it like your normal length board? (Which would be 155ish for me)
Size down, get the 52.
The 52 works well. Crushed 1.5ft of pow here in Utah but still super playful. Thanks for the recommendation
Big fan of the channel! I’m torn between the 52 and 56. I’m 170 5’10 size 10.5 boot. I think I’m leaning towards the 52 but am just concerned about the width of the board and my boot size.
You can get away with a 10.5 on it just note with the taper you’re going to have your boot hanging over more than the front foot and if you slam it WAY back it’s going to only be worse.
Do volume shifted boards kinda suck if you’ve got size 7.5 boots? Any recommendations in the vol shifted realm for smaller feet? Looking for that resort pow surfer with good enough edge hold and stability to make it through cruddy PNW afternoons. Thanks!
It depends on the board honestly and which size you choose.
I have the sushi wide thanks to your review and it is everything your review said it is. Its great in pow and especially good in tighter and steeper tree runs. BUT, it is not so good on faster chopped up runs as you said. So if i wanted a board that is everything the Sushi is but a little more stable at speed and tracked out rutted up runs would the sashimi be a good choice? it sounds like it would turn very much like the sushi which i love.
Sashimi is the next step up from the Sushi for sure. What you’re really talking about is going to something stiffer that can bust through the chop.