Rossignol X-IUM Skate

The Rossignol X-IUM Skate skis are equipped with the NIS (Nordic Integrated System) plate, compatible with NIS bindings from Rossignol and Rottefella. Some newer production years may also support the Shift-In binding system that Rossignol and Rottefella have developed for adjustable binding position.

The X-IUM Skate is a World Cup-level racing ski built with a carbon-fiber layup and a progressive sidecut designed for advanced and competitive skiers. Beginners would be better served by a more forgiving recreational skate ski from Rossignol's line that is softer and easier to balance on at slower speeds.

Skate ski length is determined primarily by body weight rather than height, and Rossignol provides a flex and sizing chart that matches each ski's camber stiffness to the skier's weight class. As a rough guide, skate skis typically reach 5 to 15 cm above the skier's head, but the correct flex match matters more than the nominal length.

Yes, like all high-performance Nordic skis, the X-IUM Skate requires regular glide waxing to maintain base speed and protect the P-Tex material from oxidation. Racers typically hot-wax before every competition or key training session, while recreational users can wax every few outings depending on snow conditions.