Skate skiing is the faster, more athletic side of cross-country, where you push off the edges of the skis in a V pattern rather than striding inside a set track, and the Fischer Speedpro 50 Skate is built for skiers ready to jump in with two feet. A hollowed core keeps swing weight low so the legs last through longer sessions, and a race-grade base finish glides noticeably better than what sits at the bottom of the range. It's a performance ski without the price or the unforgiving stiffness of a full race model, which makes it a smart step up for a skater who has caught the bug. [boot PKG overview]