Alpina Discovery Touring Ski - 2009 BCS

As long as the waist was wide enough, which I believe it is, you shouldn't have any problem. Your foot and part of the binding may stick over the edges, but thats the case with most all XC skis.

Regarding what the previous answer said, the Rossi Evos do *not* have a metal edge. That might make a difference in your choice.

Hello Joan,

Either ski should work fine for you. Both are steel edge, double camber designs, and narrow enough to be utilized on groomed trails. Understand that these skis are designed mostly for the groomed/ungroomed trail use and not true "back country" wilderness use. I prefer the Alpina due to the slightly wider 68-60-65 profile of the Discovery v. the Evo's 61-55-60 profile. I'm a big guy and go with the 190 cm for max flotation. Another selling point for the Alpina was the very aggressive "fish scale" pattern on the underside. The Alpina would seem to have less slip on the push off or grab better on an up hill climb. Re bindings: I'm old school 3 pin. However I'd go with the NNN BC if I were starting over.

Btw, they have used equipment as well. My set is new.

I just bought a package on ORS Cross Country Skis. They have videos that help you select what you want as well as being able to talk to a live person. When I called, they gave me the 5% discount code. After all my research, I think I got a pretty good deal!

If you go to a website to purchase skis, they have charts that you can use to determine the size, length, etc, by your weight and height. You can also read the descriptions to determine what type of ski you are looking for. I live on a lake that freezes over with flat ungroomed surfaces but wanted the ability to explore areas with some slight hills. I opted for the Fischer Silent Spider Skis. They are still in transit so I haven't received them yet so I can't really comment on them. Good luck!

The metal goes from contact point to contact point. So basically just the tip/tail have no edge.

Double camber.

Personally I find they still slide quite a bit on packed icy trails (such as ones made by snow mobiles then later trampled by people). If the snow softens a little, you are good. But if it's icy, you will still find some slippage. I hope that helps.