"Entry-level" can feel like a pejorative term sometimes. When it comes to nordic skiing, however, it's simply a designator that the simpler the equipment's design, the more fun you'll have for your first trip to the mountains or your first season on nordic skis.

The EVo XT 55's are built for a skier just getting used to the world of nordic skiing, whether it's your first or third season. The Evo series are cut a bit shorter than Rossi's other XC skis, making them more maneuverable and increasing control, thereby chipping away at the learning curve. A wood core reduces weight and offers durability, while the waxless Positrack base provides plenty of grip and glide with no sticky prep time with a stick of wax and hot iron.

Specs

• Entry-level/intermediate ski for use on the groomed and ungroomed tracks
• Premounted with Tour Step-In bindings
• Waxless Positrack base provides plenty of grip and glide without the fuss of wax prep
• Wood air core offers durable off-trail performance with air channels for reduced weight
• Activ Cap construction employs multidirectional fiberglass, offering a balance of torsional rigidity and supple flex from tip to tail
• Evo line's shorter cut increases control and mobility
• 1 year warranty