Fischer in New York Times

[Erik Timmerman]

Sorry if this has already been posted.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/28/...uQgvyhDz_GZt59vHIbfCLdWqjsPU5W9-ZJK3sS5SURu_M

 

[Ken in LA]

I own 2-pairs of non-professional Fischer skis produced in their factory in the Ukraine and find them to be great. The Ranger FR serves me well in Sierra and Rocky Mtn variable conditions excelling on bumps, and the Progressor F-80 makes an occasional appearance when conditions are slick or there is not enough soft snow for me to enjoy the bumps. I picked up the Progressors in Europe where they were particularly well adapted for en piste ski touring between villages using the extensive lift system. The brand seems to have more cache in Europe. I don’t see many here in the western US.

 

[Tricia]

Nice article.
I know the My Ranger 102s were at the top of my list for powder days this past year.
Crazy good ski.

 

[Marker]

Ranger 115 XTi in 188 cm for a big guy. I got a lot of comments in the gondola at Killington on a powder day.

The 115 now comes as a FR. I think they did this because the tail even on mine is more like a twin tip.

 

[Marker]

@Winks are you a Fischer pro?

 

[EricG]

Great article. I’ve never owned a set of Fischers. Always wanted to demo a set but never been at the right place, right time.

 

[Scruffy]

Nice article. I have owned Fischer SL race skis and still have the last pair I raced in. I recently bought a pair of their Curv skis.

 

[Marker]

I'm not good enough to know what it is, but there is a Fischer feel to their skis. I've enjoyed every pair I've demoed.

 

[Winks]

@Winks are you a Fischer pro?

Haha, something like that!

I'm not good enough to know what it is, but there is a Fischer feel to their skis. I've enjoyed every pair I've demoed.

I completely agree with you! very much like Volkl skis have that special edge "feel", Fischer does have a special feeling about their skis, edges and ability to carve. Fischer believes at its core that every ski they make should have that special feel.

 

[Marker]

I completely agree with you! very much like Volkl skis have that special edge "feel", Fischer does have a special feeling about their skis, edges and ability to carve. Fischer believes at its core that every ski they make should have that special feel.

I'll keep demoing them, but I've never had the same positive experience with Volkl. The new Kendo sounds intriguing if I decide to replace my daily driver 88, but the RC One GT 86 is getting rave reviews.

 

[Winks]

I'll keep demoing them, but I've never had the same positive experience with Volkl. The new Kendo sounds intriguing if I decide to replace my daily driver 88, but the RC One GT 86 is getting rave reviews.

The new Kendo is certainly a step in the right direction for Volkl in my opinion...That being said the RC One GT 86 from Fischer is a ton of fun! Good to see them getting the reviews they deserve. I have also been a fan of The Curv GT the last few seasons.