The widest and most committed ski in the XP family, the Rossignol XP 120 gets a big update for 2027, and is built for skiers who want a Nordic ski that genuinely behaves like a powder ski when the snow is deep. A rounded tip shape borrowed from the XP 85 and XP 105, the debut of the Positrack 2.0 scaled base with a reversed pattern for better grip, and full metal edges combine in a ski that floats, climbs, and turns at widths most cross-country setups can't touch.

Why we like it:

Positrack 2.0 is genuinely new technology, and the reversed scale pattern noticeably improves grip on the climbs that used to be the weak spot of waxless backcountry skis. The rounded tip shape is also a real upgrade, letting the ski sit on top of soft snow rather than tanking under the surface.

Who it's for:

Advanced and committed backcountry skiers who tour in deep, untracked terrain and want real float without crossing into the weight and complexity of an alpine touring setup. A natural choice for skiers who already know they want the widest ski in a Nordic family.

Highlights:

The LDC Core (Low Density Core) keeps swing weight in check even at this width, with fiberglass laminates and Activ'Cap construction maintaining torsional stability across the wider platform. Full-length steel edges combine with the rounded tip shape to give the ski downhill manners well beyond what a traditional Nordic profile delivers. The Positrack 2.0 base is the headline construction story for FW27; the new reversed scale pattern bites harder on climbs while preserving the kick-and-glide simplicity of a waxless ski. The R-Skin Free connector accepts an aftermarket half-skin for the steepest pitches, and a dedicated binding mounting plate lets you set up the ski with the Xplore system or another compatible backcountry binding of choice.

Things to consider:

Plan to pair this with the Xplore binding or another wide-bodied backcountry binding to complete the setup. The width that makes the XP 120 thrive in soft snow will feel like overkill on packed trails or hard-surface days; if your skiing leans more on-trail, the XP 85 or XP 105 will be a better all-arounder.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Sizes follow Rossignol's standard backcountry length-by-weight chart, with a three-length run from short to long. The XP 120 sizes a touch short thanks to its width and rounded tip, so most skiers can stick with what the chart recommends; dropping a length improves agility in trees and tight terrain, while bumping up a length adds glide for long touring days.