The Rossignol Delta Course Skate skis were made for skiers who fall somewhere between a recreational skier and a competitive one. The lightweight chassis of the Delta Course Skate makes it a capable ski for Nordic center skate cruising. The Delta Course Skate was made to efficiently transfer energy from the skier to the snow while providing some pop in order to make the ski feel lively. The base technology is taken from Rossignol’s top of the line X-ium skis in order to give skiers more performance when they let their ski glide. Our testers were enamored with the ski’s ability to generate power and glide, and at a shade lower on the totem pole than the X-ium line, the Course provides value as well as performance.
Karin Rand tested the 186 cm Delta Course Skate and found it to be “stiffer than the Delta Sport.” While Karin was able to make them glide efficiently, she found the Delta Course Skate “would be better suited for a more advance skier.” Considering Karin has good skate technique, she notes that “the Delta Course Skate will not hold anyone back that doesn’t find themselves on the podium regularly.” Karin did also remark how “reliable the stability of the Delta Course Skate was.”
Jeff Neagle tested the 186 cm Delta Course Skate and, like Karin, felt it was another step up from the Delta Comp and Sport. Jeff described the Delta Course Skate to be “more like a true race ski with its stiff construction and narrow profile.” For those into racing, the Delta Course Skate will not hold you back. Jeff thinks “anything above this level is most likely only for those who are getting to a really high level.” Jeff even thinks these skis would suit a college level racer. He does not recommend these skis to a beginner or intermediate level skier as it might be too much ski to properly handle.
Pennie Rand really enjoyed the smooth ride of the 186 cm Delta Course Skate. She found them to “have a good feeling while gliding across snow and to track well.” She would recommend the Delta Course Skate to a “recreational racer that wants to step it up over the Delta Sport.” She found the skis to be a bit faster and lighter than the Delta Sport. The one thing Pennie found as a weakness of the Delta Course Skate was its weight. While the Delta Course Skate might not weight in as low as a X-ium, it still does not tip the scales too far away from race weight.
Kristi Brown found the Delta Course Skate to be “a great companion to bright your day!” Kristi really enjoyed how they “increased her ability and skate experience.” This was most likely a result of the fast and lively construction of the Delta Course Skate. Kristi asked us a rhetorical question, “why buy the Delta Comp when you can buy the Delta Course?” And answered with, “the Delta Course Skate offers a beautiful balance of stability and flex.”
The Delta Course Skate skis from Rossignol offer a light and responsive construction that is also really stable. The Delta Course Skate is a solid step up from the Delta Comp but still is fun and approachable. While we do not recommend that beginners immediately jump on this ski, we think it is a great option for anyone passionate about skate skiing.
