Hero jr multi-event review

Overview

The Rossignol Hero Jr Multi-Event is an entry-level junior on-piste race ski built for developing young racers working through slalom and GS. It is the affordable Open version of Rossignol's Hero junior line — a step below the pricier Hero Athlete Jr GS/SL Pro FIS models. With a 67 mm waist and six lengths from 110 to 160 cm, it is aimed squarely at kids who spend their days carving groomers and starting to train gates.

On-snow performance

The nominal sidecut of 111/67/94 (verified at 120 cm) and a very short, kid-scaled radius — from 6 m on the 110 up to 14 m on the 160 — point to a ski that wants to turn quickly and hold an edge on hard snow. The Hard Snow Precision On-Trail Rocker pairs a light tip for easy engagement with camber underfoot for grip, so on paper it should bite into firm groomers without feeling like a full-blown FIS plank. The size-relative, progressive flex means each length is tuned for the weight of the child riding it, which should keep the ski accessible rather than punishing — expect a shape that rewards clean carving and helps a young racer feel the edge without demanding adult-level power.

Construction & specs explained

Under the topsheet is cap construction over a poplar wood core with fibreglass reinforcement — a classic, cost-effective junior race build. Cap construction keeps the ski light and durable for kids, the poplar core gives a lively but manageable feel, and the fibreglass adds the stiffness needed to hold a line without the weight and price of a full race laminate. The progressive, size-relative flex is the key detail: Rossignol tunes the flex to each length so the 110 is not the same stiffness as the 160, keeping the ski age-appropriate across the whole range.

Who it's for & comparisons

This is a ski for young, developing racers — kids doing club-level SL and GS who need real edge grip but are not ready (or funded) for a FIS-homologated plate ski. If you want a similarly race-focused junior option, look at the Fischer Rc4 noize jr and the slalom-leaning Head WCR e sl rebel team junior; both sit in the same club-race space. If your child skis all-mountain groomers more than gates, the more all-round Dynastar Xpress jr is a gentler, less race-specific alternative.

Pros, cons and verdict

Pros

• Short, kid-scaled radius (6-14 m) makes quick, tight turns easy for young skiers.
• Size-relative flex keeps every length age-appropriate.
• Camber underfoot with a light tip rocker points to genuine hard-snow grip.
• Affordable entry into Rossignol's Hero race family.
• Piste-focused shape ideal for gate training and carving groomers.

Cons

• Narrow 67 mm waist is strictly a hard-snow tool — no help in soft snow or crud.
• Race-leaning build asks for a child who wants to carve, not cruise.
• A clear step below the Hero Athlete Jr FIS models in outright race performance.

Verdict For a developing young racer who lives on groomers and gates, the Hero Jr Multi-Event is a sensible, affordable on-piste race ski — enough grip and precision to learn on, without the cost or demands of a FIS plate ski.