The Rossignol Delta Comp Skate skis were designed to give skiers a taste of race performance at a lower price point. Using the same Nomex Honeycomb core construction as found in Rossignol’s World Cup level X-ium skis, the Delta Comp Skate is light and lively. The skis have been optimized to have a generous sweet spot to make them easy to use. Our testers were all very impressed with the overall nature of the skis, and how they fit nicely into Rossignol’s skate lineup.
Mackenzie Rizio’s fine-tuned varsity level Nordic skills allow her to be able to break down complex aspects of skis. As for the 180 cm Delta Comp Skate ski from Rossignol, Mackenzie found it to be “an awesome pair of skis.” Even though the Delta Skate is at a lower price point, she bets that you would not be able to tell. Mackenzie liked the camber profile for it “allowed her to quickly get the skis up to speed.” Mackenzie would recommend the Delta Comp Skate to a lower middle school or high school level skier. Mackenzie thinks that a recreational skier might find the Delta Comp too stiff and fast. The Delta Comp skis felt stable to Mackenzie, but a recreational skier might not feel the same way.
Kristi Brown tested the 186 cm Delta Comp Skate from Rossignol and found it to be a “fantastic lightweight entry level skate ski.” The Delta Skate is a great option for anyone looking for a pair of skis that will get the job done. While the Delta Skate is not the highest-end skate ski available, Kristi decided that the Delta Skate “would neither enhance nor hinder anyone’s ability.”
Jake Inger tried out the 180 cm Delta Comp and reported that while it is not a top of the line skate ski, they “rip. For anyone looking for looking to save a few dollars but still wants to be able to go fast, the Delta Skate skis are perfect.” For their price point, the Delta Comp Skate skis are “super light and very easy to maneuver.” Jake found that they have a bunch of life but also are very stable in softer snow. Because of the narrow profile, the Delta Skate skis are not amazing in deep snow. Jake thinks the Delta Skate skis would be a “great option for a high school skier who are starting to get serious about racing.”
Bob St.Pierre took the 192 cm Rossignol Delta Comp Skate out on his test loop and enjoyed how easily the ski navigated the twisty Trapp Family Lodge trails. Bob figured he was “probably a little too heavy for the 192 cm Delta skate he tested,” however he could still tell that it is an “adept all-around skate ski for mainly recreational and fitness skiers.” Bob thinks the Delta Comp Skate would be a great option for fitness skiers and beginner skate skiers.
The 186 cm Rossignol Delta Skate skis were the first pair of skis Jeff Neagle tested. When he got on these skis, he was reminded of the skis he used to race on. He found the Delta Comp to be “light, fast, but fairly forgiving too.” The Delta Skate did not feel like an overkill World Cup level race ski, but it would be perfect for a High School racer or recreational fitness-oriented adult. Jeff told us he would probably get a pair of these for himself as it is definitely enough ski for him.
Overall, our testers found the Delta Comp Skate to have a great price to performance ratio. The Delta Skate ensures you will get the utmost performance dollar for dollar. It truly is a great option for those looking for a ski above the beginner level but at the same time are not trying to cash out on World Cup Level equipment.
