Fischer cross-country ski selection. Fischer cross-country skis: Hans Hubinger, head of the racing ski development department at Fischer, answers questions from readers of Skiing magazine
Fisher skis are very popular among skiers - both beginners and professionals. However, depending on the model, their characteristics may differ. Therefore, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the characteristics presented below before purchasing the product.
Fischer is a large Austrian company that produces sports equipment. It produces sports equipment, clothing, accessories, and hockey products. Subsidiaries are located in other countries (USA, Russia, Germany).
The company's operating principles are quality, functionality and innovative ideas. Thanks to its vast experience and compliance with all quality standards, Fisher has been among the top companies in the production of sports equipment for several years now.
The lineup
In 2018, the most popular models of Fisher cross-country skis were:
- Speedmax. Typical skis of this brand. The first version appeared back in 2013. In recent years they have been improved and several new products have been added.
- Carbonlite. The lightest in the world.
- RCS. They were standard before the appearance of the previous two models. These were the skis used by the winners of the World Cups.
- RCR. More suitable for amateur sports. If you want to participate in competitions, it is better to choose one of the models indicated in the previous paragraphs.
- FischerTwinSkin. Classic Fisher skis that do not require lubrication to glide.
- FischerZero+. Classic ones, which are suitable for riding at temperatures from -3 to +3 degrees. They also do not require lubrication for sliding.
- FischerSprint Junior. They are considered junior, suitable for teenagers.
It is worth mentioning less popular, but equally high-quality, comfortable models: ActiveCrown, NordicCruising, CruzarPulse, SummitCrownRed, XCRidgeCrown, E109 EasySkinXtralite, XTRHeat, SportGlassEF, SPIDER 62.
Characteristics
The models differ in characteristics, which is due to the characteristics of the materials used in their manufacture and the process of creating the inventory itself.
Speedmax
These fischer alpine skis are made as follows:
- First, the product is assembled in a cassette.
- The assembled components are placed under a press. Thanks to high temperature and pressure, a ski is formed from these components.
- The last stage is sanding, trimming unnecessary parts, and varnishing.
The manufacturing method is practically no different from all other models.
Attention! Over the years, manufacturers began to make speedmax skis without using plastic for the sliding surface. They began to glue it by hand.
Carbonlite
The heel and toe are made of carbon. The core is AirTecTi cellular. But there is one difference from other brands - the walls are made of honeycombs standing perpendicularly.
R.C.S.
Skis are made of plastic. The structure is the same as the previous ones.
RCR
Equipment for those who play sports just for fun. Sliding surface - WC Pro.
FischerTwinSkin
A mohair casing is inserted into the lasts of these combi models. It becomes more comfortable to run in such skis.
FischerZero+
This brand was developed for those who ride in difficult weather conditions. When using skis, no lubricant is applied. The pad area is made of a special material, which is lengthened with sandpaper and shortened with paraffin.
FischerSprint Junior
Suitable for teenagers and those who are not involved in professional sports. The material for their manufacture is the same as for the previous type. The assortment is large, there are both regular and Fisher skate skis.
Advantages and disadvantages
Each model produced by the Fisher manufacturer has its own positive and negative sides.
Speedmax
Thanks to manual gluing of the surface, the material has become more resistant to temperature changes, while its structure has not changed. They glide well and quickly absorb lubricant. Such sports equipment does not need to be processed frequently during use. It is better to use Hybrid boots with it.
Carbonlite
Thanks to perpendicular honeycombs, carbonite makes skis very light. Moreover, their design is very rigid.
R.C.S.
Thanks to high-quality materials, skate skis are quite strong and glide well. The disadvantage is that the weight of the structure is greater than that of the previous two types.
RCR
These cross-country skis are considered more stable and comfortable. Therefore, they are suitable for people who are not yet good at skating. They are also heavier than the previous ones.
Fischer TwinSkin
Very comfortable skis. Thanks to the mohair casing, they cling to the snow in one direction, this does not interfere with sliding.
FischerZero+
The length of the pad can be adjusted. The NNN mount is reliable and convenient. This model will become indispensable if you want to ride in the spring.
FischerSprint Junior
Despite the fact that these models are for children, some of them are quite heavy, making them difficult to control. But one of the advantages is a huge selection of products with this label. There are several dozen junior varieties with notches, which will be convenient for cutting ski tracks. You are sure to find ones that suit you.
Dimensions
Skis produced by Fisher also differ in size depending on the model.
Speedmax
This model has two varieties:
- Skate. They weigh 1 kilogram 30 grams. Their length is 186 cm.
- Classic. Weight - 1030 grams. Length - 197 centimeters.
Carbonlite
Like Speedmax, it has 2 varieties:
- Skate. Weigh - 980 grams. Their length is 186 cm.
- Classic. Weight - 980 grams. Length -197 centimeters.
R.C.S.
There are also two types:
- Skate. Weighs 1090 grams. Their length is 186 cm.
- Classic. Weight - 1090 grams. Length - 197 centimeters.
RCR
But RCR has three varieties:
- SCS. Weighs 1270 grams. Their length is 184 cm.
- CRS. Weight - 1320 grams. Length - 179 centimeters.
- S.C. Weight - 1360 grams. Length - 182 centimeters.
FischerTwinSkin
View | Weight | Length |
SpeedmaxTwinSkin | 1030 grams | |
TwinSkinCarbon | 1080 grams | 192 centimeters |
TwinSkinRace | 1190 grams | 192 centimeters |
TwinSkinSuperior | 1290 grams | 190 centimeters |
TwinSkinPro | 1330 grams | 190 centimeters |
TwinSkinPerformance | 1360 grams | 190 centimeters |
FischerZero+
They have two varieties:
- Speedmax Zero+. They weigh 1030 grams.
- RCS Zero+. Weight - 1090 grams.
FischerSprint Junior
Most Fisher Junior models weigh 850-980 grams. But there are also more severe ones. It all depends on the wishes of the consumer.
The length of the skis is also different. In most cases it is less than 160 centimeters. But there are also skis that reach 200 cm.
Attention! The length of all models is average. If you wish, you can find ones that are 5-10 centimeters longer or shorter.
Features and service life
Depending on the material used in manufacturing, the shelf life of skis is 2-5 years. And this period does not always depend on operation. Quality and flexibility change whether the skis have been sitting in the store or have been in use all along. But this does not mean that they will break immediately. Over time, rigidity and elasticity will begin to decrease, causing them to glide worse and turn more slowly.
Price
Ski prices may vary. Outdated models from 2013-2015 will cost 7-8 thousand rubles. The price for new ones is 10-12 thousand rubles. The cost depends on the length, weight, material, and other characteristics. But there are also more expensive copies. For example, a 2017 FischerProgressor F16 170 can cost more than 25 thousand rubles. This is because their characteristics are superior to other kits and they have more advantages.
- If you are a beginner, do not buy professional skis, for example, like those from biathletes, since they require a certain technique to use.
- It is recommended to buy products from well-known manufacturers.
- The choice of length depends on the person’s height. Therefore, pay close attention to the code on the edging, which lists the main characteristics of this sports equipment.
- When purchasing, you must be careful not to purchase a low-quality product.
In the end, it is worth noting that Fisher skis can be used by both beginner skiers and professionals. The main thing is to choose the right model of sports equipment, then riding will be more convenient and safer.
Hans HUBINGER:
THE SAME SKI CAN FIT A STRONG 70KG SKIER WITH GOOD TECHNIQUE
AND GOOD PHYSICAL DATA, AND A 90-KIG MAN WITH OVERWEIGHT AND MEDIOCRE TECHNIQUE.
AT THIS WAY, FOR BOTH THE FIRST AND THE SECOND, THIS WILL BE CLOSE TO THE IDEAL SKI.
HOW TO SEW THIS INFORMATION INTO A LABEL?
I visited the Fischer factory in Ried twice before this trip - in 1998 (see L.S. No. 10) and in 2006 (see L.S. No. 35). Each time we managed to bring back a lot of materials from these trips, and each time we managed to publish all these materials in one issue. This trip will be an exception, because we will not be able to publish everything that we managed to bring from Reed this summer in one issue. Therefore, we are publishing a smaller, but most relevant part now, in this issue, and you can get acquainted with the larger part in the next, January issue, already in 2014.
This year, Fischer announced a new top-of-the-line Speedmax model, which is manufactured using the revolutionary new Cold Base Bonding technology. Naturally, I was interested in the opportunity to see for myself how this model is produced.
Let me remind you in a nutshell what is the traditional procedure for manufacturing any Fischer ski model (and not only Fischer): assembled in a special cassette, all the components of the future ski go into a press, where they are sintered/glued under high temperature and pressure, and a completely finished ski comes out of the press - after the oven it only has to undergo “cosmetic procedures” in the form of trimming, sanding and applying varnish. This technology has been developed not even for years, but for decades, and nothing fundamentally new has been introduced into it in recent years.
And now - Speedmax. A revolution, a breakthrough, a fundamentally new technological process, the essence of which is that the ski is assembled/glued/sintered in a press under the same high temperature and pressure, but... without a plastic sliding surface! And the plastic of the sliding surface is then cold glued to the finished ski. Thus, the plastic of the sliding surface is not exposed to high temperatures and pressure and, according to Fischer representatives, better retains its original properties: it absorbs lubricant better, is processed better, glides better...
Interesting? And how! But where, where is the very area where this magic happens? Alas, in the workshop where the “marriage” takes place (From the author: let me use this term from the world of automobile assembly, where this is the name for the procedure for connecting a body and an engine on a conveyor), that is, the connection of an absolutely finished ski with the plastic of the sliding surface, we were not allowed. They say: secrets, no way for journalists to go there. But they showed us a completely finished, absolutely weightless Speedmax ski without a sliding surface. Here it is - in the hands of Fischer representative in Russia Elena Rodina (see top photo on page 82). When you hold this ski in your hands, it is very difficult to get rid of the feeling that all this is some kind of fantasy: you are holding in your hands what seems to be an almost finished ski, but it weighs nothing. It is clear that when the plastic of the sliding surface is glued to it, it will become heavier and become quite familiar in weight. But this feeling - when you hold in your hands an as yet “unshod” ski of the weight of a feather - is indescribable.
All female workers at the factory are dressed in branded Fischer workwear - comfortable and beautiful.
photo: Ivan Isaev
So, our interlocutor today is Hans Hubinger, head of the racing ski development department at Fischer. It was with him that we talked seven years ago (“L.S.” No. 35 for 2006), it was him who I asked seven years ago numerous questions about why the Fischer company is a leader in the market, and how it manages to maintain this leadership for so many years. Since then, to be honest, little has changed on the market, or rather, Fischer’s leadership has become even more noticeable, but we will talk about this in detail in the January issue of the magazine, but for now I ask Hans to answer our questions and the questions of our readers, given on the website before our trip to the factory in August 2013.
We spent one night “while passing through” in Salzburg, and in the morning we went out into the city for a run. That's when I took a photo of this now, in August, empty bike rack in front of the local college building. They say that during the school semester it is not so easy to find a free place for a bicycle.
photo: Ivan Isaev
While we were walking through the factory to the meeting room, we were discussing the issues of ski testing, so the first question to Hans Hubinger (by the way, from Elena Rodina) after I turned on the recorder turned out to be a continuation of our “corridor” dialogue:
- Why do Norwegians test skis so much on glaciers in the fall - does this really make any sense?
In principle, all our athletes receive skis in the fall. They test them in September and October on glaciers, as well as at the first stages of the World Cup, and if something is wrong, some skis don’t fit, we then change those skis for them. At the same time, we try to take into account many of the individual needs of racers: for example, an athlete has good technique and physical strength and can cope with grip even with a short block - we select hard skis for him. At the same time, he, being able to cope with such a short block, naturally begins to win in sliding. And someone needs a longer, softer last, more forgiving of technical flaws, and we try to select or make such skis for the racer - we meet such wishes. That is, we can make some individual changes to the design at the request of the riders. But this only applies to world elite racers; we cannot do this for every athlete.
In addition, if we return to the question of the advisability of autumn tests on a glacier... You see, for us it is not even so important to test skis on this autumn snow, as it is important to communicate with athletes in a calm, relaxed atmosphere, to be close to them, to collect their impressions from last season, see in which direction to go next. Because it’s one thing to communicate with them during the World Cup, World Championships and Olympics, and quite another thing on the glacier, when the season has not yet begun and no one is in a hurry.
Another thing that surprised me in Salzburg is the combined crossings/crossings across the street for pedestrians/cyclists. There are so many cyclists on the streets of Salzburg that together with pedestrians on the same zebra crossing it would be crowded for them, and separate corridors are allocated for them at all crossings.
photo: Ivan Isaev
After Hans answered the “zero” question from Elena Rodina, we took out a printout with questions from the news announcement on the website dated August 13, 2013 and explained to Hans that these were questions from our readers.
Well, let's see what interests Russian skiers.
So I ask Hans the first question:
Andrey Gruzdev:
Where can I make a grinding of P5-1 and C12-1? What kind of pitch on shop skis (name or code)?
We mainly use P5-1 and C1-1, including on production skis. And we apply these structures to “shop” skis because in World Cup races, elite athletes mainly use these structures. Of course, we have many special structures for narrower temperature ranges (for example, the C-12-1 mentioned by your reader), but nevertheless, it is the P5-1 and C1-1 that are most often used at the World Cup stages.
Malex:
I agree with the question below - where can you create (or update) Fisher structures?
I can tell you a “secret”: we realized that even within the company we cannot transfer into mass production the structures that we use in experimental production. It is impossible to reproduce the same metal grinder on two different machines. It is necessary not only to take into account certain technical parameters of this grinding stone, but you must also have the same stone, the same diamond, the same water used for washing. Racers and dealers often come to us with requests to reproduce this or that grind, but we always explain to everyone that it is literally impossible to reproduce the same pattern on two different cars. And then, let's not forget that this is still partly our know-how. That is, you need to understand that real Fischer structures can only be made at the Fischer factory, and at the moment this opportunity is available only to members of national teams competing at the World Cup stages.
Malex:
Can you tell us about the Fischer structures? The description that I came across on the Internet looks uninformative. Why did they change the standard (store) plus structure? It seems to me that she was very good. If you compare the new one with the old one, which one has what advantages?
The new P5-1 structure is more universal - the range of its use is shifted even more towards the plus side. At the same time, the old plus structure P1-1 continues to be successfully used by our racing department. But we noticed that in warm weather the P1-1 still has some kind of suction effect. And since we use only two types of skis in mass production - cold and warm - we would like these two types to cover the widest possible temperature range.
Andrey Pshenichnikov:
Tell us about the further development of the RCS Classic Zero line (in my area it is especially relevant).
- I’ll add on my own behalf to Andrey’s question: I heard that the range of use of Zero skis is now significantly expanding. How true is this?
Yes it's true. When we started working on the Zero skis in the late 1980s, we may have made a slight mistake because we wanted to use them as a replacement for the Crown notched skis, a ski that was quite versatile and could be used in a relatively wide range of applications. range. But it turned out that, being indispensable in the near-zero zone, Zero skis still have a significantly narrower range of use. We looked at the statistics and saw that athletes use these skis extremely rarely - once, maybe twice a season, so rarely did the snow and temperature conditions suit them.
We began to think - how to expand the range of their application? The fact is that when using this model there is one danger: it occurs when there is high humidity, the temperature is about zero degrees, but at the same time in the shaded areas of the route it is slightly below zero. Under such conditions, there is always a possibility of freezing of the water that is on the surface of the ski and directly in the fibers. We began to think - what can be done in this situation? They began to look for other, more suitable materials for this purpose for the block area. In addition, we turned to representatives of lubricant manufacturing companies with a request to find lubricant options for Zero skis under the block: we needed an ointment that would prevent moisture from penetrating into the space between the fibers and would prevent water there from turning into ice. And ointment manufacturing companies responded, such lubricants appeared, and the possibility of using them helped us expand the range of application of these skis towards a slight minus. On the other hand, tests have shown that in warmer, above-zero weather, when klisters are typically used, these skis can also be used instead of traditional wax skis. That is, as you can see, these skis turned out to be possible to use in positive weather.
Marit Bjorgen is one of the most successful sports “projects” of the Fischer company. Perhaps only the legendary eight-time Olympic champion Bjorn Daly was more successful. Since the last World Championships in Val di Fiemme in 2013, Marit has brought four gold and one silver medal (out of a possible six) for Fischer and Norway.
photo: Reuters
Another important circumstance was the fact that we now began to use two different materials for the pad - more aggressive in the middle of the pad, and less aggressive at the edges. Now that you have determined the last on a specific pair of skis for a specific rider with his weight, you can fix the last you need on these skis by waxing the “extra” pieces of it, consisting of non-aggressive plastic. On the other hand, in case of unsteady grip, these “extra” areas of non-aggressive plastic under the block can be sanded and used for holding rather than sliding.
- Are Zero skis harder or softer than standard skis?
Softer. Regular skis need to be stiffer, because you also need room for several layers of wax. But there is no ointment here.
- Still, I would like to hear some specific information: what is the current current temperature range for using these skis - plus or minus half a degree, one degree, two degrees?
At high humidity (and therefore a low probability of ice formation), these skis can be used at fairly low temperatures, down to minus three and even minus five degrees. For example, at the 2011 World Championships in Oslo, where the sea is close and there is always high humidity and fog, these skis worked even at minus three to five degrees.
In low humidity and sub-zero temperatures you are less likely to use these skis.
If we try to give a universal recipe for using Zero skis, it would be as follows:
at sub-zero temperatures, these skis can be used down to minus three to five degrees, provided there is high humidity. When the humidity is low, your chances of using these skis are greatly reduced due to the high likelihood of ice forming under the pad. True, modern pad treatment products from leading lubricant manufacturers will help you reduce the severity of this problem;
in the near-zero zone at a temperature of plus/minus half a degree, these skis are ideal, and it is not so easy for them to find an alternative;
at above-zero temperatures, the probability of ice formation between the fibers becomes negligible, and in this sense, using these skis at a temperature of plus one, two, or three degrees seems ideal. Except for one “but”: the warmer it is, the more moisture appears in the ski track, the more suction the villi create. If you exercise, this will not be a problem for you. But in a race, this suction can play a negative role - you will lose to your competitors in gliding, and if the ski track is frankly damp, you will still need to look for an alternative to Zero skis in the form of skis with lubricant.
On the streets of Salzburg we came across a “floating” silver statue, with which passers-by threw coins into buckets; after that, the statue “came to life” and presented the donor with a memorial card with his image.
photo: Ivan Isaev
Bicycle parking in Salzburg is literally at every step.
photo: Ivan Isaev
- How far from zero to plus can you use these skis?
Temperature doesn't really matter much - we know conditions where these skis definitely won't perform at any temperature - on a hard, icy piste. Because the microvilli of the pad do not have the slightest chance of clinging to such a hard snow cover, almost ice. But fresh or, especially, falling snow at near-zero temperatures gives Zero skis a very good chance, since the use of liquid or semi-solid ointment in such weather is very likely to provide you with a stick.
Andrey Chernyshev:
Does plastic differ in its technical parameters on RCS and RS skis (carbon and non-carbon)?
- Let's add Speedmax skis to the list voiced by Andrey.
Initially, the sliding surface on all these types of skis is the same. True, Speedmax is a different story; their sliding surface is not exposed to high temperature and high pressure during the production process, and we consider this a significant advantage. But initially the material on Speedmax is the same.
In fact, modern trends in preparing skis for a race are such that the plastic of the sliding surface itself is no longer as important as it used to be. The structure applied to this plastic is much more important. Yes, the 11th base was not bad, it showed very good results on cold fresh snow, but, nevertheless, A5, in our opinion, works better. But, again, if you apply the wrong structure to any cold base, then there is no chance that such skis will work well. The 11th base worked well when a variety of hand knurling was common. But now the system of machine processing of skis has gone far ahead. We still let athletes try 11-base skis every year, but they don't use them.
Andrey Chernyshev:
How to distinguish skis made in Austria from Ukrainian or Belarusian or some other?
What prompted this question? Does it matter?
- In Russia, when people buy top models of skis, they want to be sure that these skis are made in Austria and not in Ukraine.
In principle, this is also a rather important story for us. The owners of the company have a long-standing principled position on this matter: all high-quality products, all top models, should be produced here in Austria. Currently, six top models are produced in Reed: Speedmax, Carbonlite, RCS, RCR, SCS and the junior Carbonlite Jr. model.
- How can you understand this by looking at the ski itself? Is there some kind of distinctive inscription, or perhaps part of the individual ski number?
Austrian skis say “Made in Austria”. On Ukrainian skis it is written “Austria” - it’s easy to distinguish.
The procedure for placing components in a cassette before sending the future ski to the press has remained unchanged for several decades...
photo: Fischer press service
But the high-precision, fully computerized press is new, it is only two years old. It allows you to set the technical parameters of skis with maximum accuracy and subsequently makes it possible to reproduce the characteristics of the most successful skis.
Now two fully assembled cassettes went inside the press.
photo: Fischer press service
Vladimir Smirnov:
I'm also interested in the markings (base, design, FA, HR, SVZ)...
Osipov Vladimir:
And I would join the question regarding stiffness designations and note the discrepancy between the FA calculations and the actual stiffness and measurements of skis on the “flexor”. There are some tables of “rigidity” circulating around Russia... in my opinion, amateur ones. For some time now, SOFT skating skis have not been supplied to Russia, at least it is difficult to find them, which is why athletes of small weights, especially tall young people with a small mass - young men, juniors, are missing out. This problem exists even in the country's national teams. A. Zavyalov’s explanations look unconvincing and are more like an attempt to justify the excessive rigidity of Fischer skate skis to the sports “market”.
We are saying that when selecting skis it is really very important to take into account a large number of parameters. On the one hand, in our tables we primarily rely on a person’s weight; on the other hand, there are many other parameters, for example, height - with the same weight you can use skis of different sizes. There are different levels of skiing - everyone knows that a person with good technique can, all other things being equal, take stiffer classic skis - they will roll better, and his good technique and good physical data will allow him to push normally on stiffer skis. And another athlete, all other things being equal, will not be able to cope with these skis. The FA stiffness selection table, which actually exists and can actually be found on the Internet, is just a general direction; you need to take into account many other parameters in the selection of skis, in addition to this FA. Therefore, for each weight there is a certain range of the stiffness index; this is not a specific unit with a spread of one or two points, but a fairly wide range with a spread of ten units.
- Can I ask a stupid question? Why is it still impossible to write stiffness on skis in kilograms, and not in these tricky FA?
We discussed this issue for a long time - writing kilograms or FA. But as we said, if a person comes to the store and sees kilograms on a ski that do not match his weight, he will not buy them. But in fact, depending on your skiing technique, these parameters may change - with good technique, you can and should take stiffer skis with more weight. And vice versa. In our opinion, for a person who understands the subject, the technical parameters (FA and HR) will give more information about the skis than just the weight in kilograms. The seller must know the technical characteristics of this ski and must be able to, in a conversation with the buyer, depending on his level of training and physical data, give him a recommendation on deviation in one direction or another.
- Okay, then tell me, what is FA anyway?
Hans takes a piece of paper and begins to draw.
Look, this is the balance of the ski, this is the point of application of force 7 centimeters from the balance point.
- Why 7 cm? ?
We consider that the rider applies maximum force to the ski at the ball of the foot, which is approximately 7 cm from the balance point.
So, the binding is at the balance point, but we apply pressure not at the balance point, but where the balls of the foot are located. We increase the pressure until the gap between the surface of the stand and the ski is 0.2 mm (the thickness of the ointment). Let's see how much weight needs to be applied to the ski to get this gap of 0.2 mm? For example, on a classic ski with a length of 207 cm, we need to apply a force of 42-43 kg so that there is a gap of 0.2 mm under the block. This is the FA value. Because in order to completely crush this ski, to select this gap of 0.2 mm, this particular ski needs to be given an additional load of another 5-6 kg above these 42-43. Now is it clear how FA differs from the weight required to completely crush the ski?
There are two more parameters that are written on racing skis: HR - stiffness, and SVZ.
HR is a weight fixed for each size with which we apply pressure to the ski during testing. For example, for a height of 207 cm, our fixed weight is 32.5 kg. That is, we influence each size with our own separate weight, but inside the size, the weight with which all skis are affected is the same. Ideally, of course, I would like to take the weight of each individual person and, with half of his weight, influence the ski he selects. But it is clear that you cannot bring every buyer to Austria, so when selecting skis in the racing department, we use these two parameters - FA and HR, since this allows us to select skis more accurately.
- That is, HR is the amount of residual deflection after the ski is exposed to a standard weight fixed for this size?
Absolutely right. FA is the maximum load up to a clearance of 0.2 millimeters, measured in kilograms, and HR is the residual deflection after applying the standard weight for this size to the ski, measured in millimeters. At FA we measure the pressure (the weight with which we press on the ski), and when we receive HR we measure the remaining clearance.
I ask Hans to draw the weights that are applied to certain ski sizes. Hans draws these ranges in the upper left corner and explains:
The difference between sizes 207 cm and 202 cm is 2.5 kg. But between 202 and 197 the difference is no longer 2.5, but 5 kg. This is due to the fact that 202, as we believe, is usually still a men's ski, and 197 is already a women's ski.
- What is SVZ?
This is a characteristic that shows how much the ski deviates from the ideal straight line.
- And how is it measured - in millimeters, microns?
This is not so important - this is, in fact, our internal indicator of quality, which has nothing to do with the performance of the skis. This indicator helps us to reject low-quality skis, nothing more.
I tell Hans that we will publish his drawing in the magazine and ask him to sign it in the upper right corner. Everyone present laughs.
Do you want to make Picasso out of me? - Hans grumbles with a smile, but still signs the drawing.
Drawing by Hans. In the upper corner are the values of fixed loads applied to certain ski sizes; on the right is a handwritten signature.
- Let's try to answer the question about Soft skis...
Here your reader is right - several years ago we stopped producing skate skis in Soft hardness, but nevertheless, Medium hardness has a certain range in which you can find both softer and harder skis. You also need to understand that usually when choosing skating skis, the buyer often goes in the direction of stiffer ones, because it is believed that such skis glide better.
But if we talk about classic skis, then the average consumer, on the contrary, often goes in the direction of softer skis in order to ensure a reliable grip. Maybe he will lose a little when using such skis in gliding, but in the classics, grip is still the most important thing, because it is this aspect, and not gliding, that ensures comfortable skiing with this style. In skating skiing, it is important that the ski is something like a springboard, a catapult, so that there is not full contact between the ski and the snow, but in classic skiing you definitely need full contact. Therefore, we retained the Soft stiffness in classic skis, abandoning it in skate skis.
- A question a little aside: what, in your opinion, is most important in the sliding of a ski: the deflection (diagram) of the ski, the structure of the ski or lubrication? 15 years ago, the first Russian world champion in ski orienteering, Ivan Kuzmin, wrote on the pages of our magazine: “... it is generally accepted that the weight deflection of a ski determines 60% of the sliding properties of the ski, 20% is determined by the material and structure, and only the last 20% is determined by lubrication skis..." To what extent, in your opinion, does this proportion correspond to reality? ?
Gliding isn't everything. If you just slide down a hill at speed, then that’s one thing. If we are talking about the work of skis, then this is completely different. For gliding, I can take alpine skis and the main thing there is the structure and ointment, the diagram of the ski fades into the background. And in order to move not only down, but also up, alpine skiing is not suitable for me, I need cross-country skiing, and there I need a completely different set of characteristics and working properties.
- And yet, this is important to us - how correct, in your opinion, is this statement?
This question is not easy to answer. If any of these three parameters does not work, then there will be no result in any case. That is, if you have chosen a good pair of skis for yourself, but have not guessed correctly with the structure or lubrication, you still will not get good skis; you will not have a chance in the fight against competitors. That is, in fact, I do not have a universal answer to your question. But, since you still insist on an answer, I can say that on the whole I like these numbers, the proportion you give is similar to the truth. Because I deal with these sixty percent, I also deal with these twenty percent, well, but these twenty percent (lubrication) are none of my business (laughs).
A completely finished Speedmax ski (but so far without a plastic sliding surface) in the hands of Fischer manager in Russia Elena Rodina. Believe me, this ski in this form is really lighter than a feather - absolutely weightless...
photo: Ivan Isaev
This is the NIS plate (its back side) that will soon be glued to the Fischer ski. As you can see, the plate has four spikes, which, when glued, will fit into four technological holes drilled in the ski with glue.
photo: Ivan Isaev
Reference skis, with the help of which the machine settings for pairing skis are checked from time to time. This machine was purchased by the factory five years ago, and since then the accuracy of pairing skis has increased quite noticeably - now skis with a weight difference of more than three kilograms cannot appear in one pair. But at Fischer they especially emphasized that mating with a spread of 3 kg is the most extreme case; they have no more than one such pair in a hundred. And the usual error during mating is no more than one or two kilograms.
photo: Ivan Isaev
What do you think is this glass box in front of the entrance to the workshop? Didn't you guess right? That's right, smoking room. Smokers cannot just stand and smoke on the territory of the factory (even on the street, outside the premises) - they are obliged to enter this glass “aquarium” and, after smoking, leave the cigarette butt there. I asked Fischer Racing Marketing Director Tanja Winterhalder how many people smoke in their factory? Tanya winced in response and, it seemed to me, answered a little guiltily:
- A lot, 10 or even 12 percent. But the process of parting with a cigarette is slowly but surely going on.
I thought and mentally asked myself - how many people smoke at some Russian enterprise in the outback? 40 percent? 50? 60? I think that this Austrian 10-12 percent for a purely provincial city in Austria is a very, very good indicator.
photo: Ivan Isaev
“Made in Austria” - this inscription is on all skis made in Austria. This is a sign of the Austrian origin of this product.
photo: Ivan Isaev
Walking past a garbage container, I saw an empty box of a 900-gram package of Swix paraffin. I asked - what is it? I was told that this particular paraffin is used for the basic treatment of Fischer skis. As you can see, this is “Swix” LF8 ointment for a temperature range of +1 – 4 degrees.
photo: Ivan Isaev
This is Max Buttinger's finger. He shows us the skid plastic used on six of Fischer's top ski models. True, out of caution, Max still covered up part of the identification code of the plastic (secrets, secrets everywhere!).
photo: Ivan Isaev
Maxim Churikov:
I have only one wish: to finally make clear the designation of skis by place of production, hardness, type of snow, structure, etc. So that anyone, taking skis in their hands, can immediately understand whether this pair is suitable for them or not? If it is difficult to print, then a program for reading and decoding the barcode should be freely available (on the Fischer website). It's the 21st century, and the shamanism around Fischer skis continues.
We have already discussed this. It is not enough to know two parameters in order to understand whether this ski is suitable for you or not, you need to take a lot of things into account, and it is quite difficult to “sew” this information into the label on the ski. The same ski can suit both a strong 70-kilogram skier with decent technique and good physical characteristics, and a 90-kilogram overweight person with mediocre technique. Moreover, for both the first and the second it will be a close to ideal ski. How can I put this information on the label? That is, we return again and again to the question that it is impossible to perceive a ski solely by its weight characteristics. If we need an ordinary ski for wide sale to unassuming buyers, then we can write on the ski a range of 70 - 75 kg, and go ahead - buy everyone who weighs in this range. But in order to select a ski better, more precisely, it is still better to write more difficult, but it will be of higher quality and more objective information.
Let's take our racing department as an example: there is more information on the skis on the label, and servicemen know from year to year which skis a particular athlete is using. But in any case, all other things being equal, they have to ski every time on a specific day in a specific place on a specific snow in a specific weather, and only tests on the snow can show which pair of skis works in this weather. We can't write all this on skis because no one knows. I have been working in the Fischer racing department for many years, thousands, if not tens of thousands of pairs of skis have passed through my hands, I can roughly say about this or that pair of skis whether it will work or not, but still you have to try every pair.
- Ok, question aside from the topic of indices and rigidities. “Fischer” and Sochi - is there any intrigue here, or is this the same routine event for you as Salt Lake City 2002, Turin 2006, Vancouver 2010? Are you preparing something special for Sochi?
We were already in Sochi during the pre-Olympic week, and we had some experience. But it all depends on what the conditions will be during the Olympic year. For example, during the pre-Olympic week in 2009, we thought we had found some solutions, but the following year the weather conditions completely changed. We were in Sochi for about two weeks, we tested and tried a lot of things, we have certain ideas about what we might need there, because we have repeatedly participated in competitions in similar conditions - at high temperatures and high humidity, typical for this place. Of course, we will bring a large number of skis that performed well last season. But, without a doubt, we will take to Sochi not only what we tested, we will take there everything we have, because no one knows what exactly will work next year - what bases, what structures? In my life I have done a lot of testing and research in the snow and came to the conclusion that it is impossible to predict anything, everything changes every time. It’s very good to have this experience, but relying on it alone still won’t work.
We talked
Elena RODINA and Ivan ISAEV,
Moscow - Reed - Moscow
You can learn a lot more about skis than is written in bright, big letters on their surface. The ability to read information on skis will help you choose the right skis in the store and not be deceived when buying already used skis. We will tell you everything about the numbers on Fischer skis in this article.
Serial number of Fischer skis: decoding
On the sidewall of Fischer skis in the area of the heel of the mount there is a serial number that all amateur skiers want to decipher. There are even those who look for sacred meaning in these numbers. In fact, everything in the number is simple, just like in the number of any other product.
187/1450688580 031
- 187 – ski length in cm
- 14 – year of manufacture (2013)
- 5 – hardness (4 – soft, 5 – medium, 6 – stiff)
- 06 – serial number of the week of release from the beginning of the calendar year
- 88580 – ski serial number
- 031 – hardness index (FA).
Since 2016, the ski number has been of this type 191/1653513931 without hardness index. The size of top skate models has decreased by 1 cm, and the FA index is written on a sticker with a barcode. Example in the photo – FA 80.
And this is what the “sport shop” ski sticker looks like with more detailed information. What these indicators mean will be discussed below.
On Fischer 2019-2020 skis, the number is printed in the IFP platform area. It seems that the place was chosen specifically so that the number would be hidden when installing the fasteners with screws.
Fischer ski stiffness tables: soft, medium, stiff
Sizes and stiffness of fischer junior skis
Structures, diagrams and bases of Fischer skis for weather and route density
On the toe of the ski on the side of the sliding surface you can find two designations, for example: 28/1Q or 28/902 or A5/610. These designations contain information about the base of the glide and the design of the skis.
Fischer bases (sliding surfaces)
The skid surface markings can be found on the skid plate at the toe of the ski. The design is also marked there.
- A5– a universal base for cold temperatures from t -5C and below. It is on skis marked Cold, the factory structure code is C1-1.
- 28 – universal warm base at t -10C and above. Suitable for all types of snow, suitable for skis marked Plus. Since the 17/18 season it has become more universal: -10 and warmer, versus the old one from -2 and warmer. The factory structure code remains the same - P5-1.
Skis Speedmax, Carbonlite, RCS:
- Worldcup 28 (Plus) – 10% graphite
- Worldcup A5 (Cold) – 4.5% graphite
Skis RCR, SCS, CRS, SC:
- Worldcup pro – 7.5% graphite
- Protec – 7.5% graphite
Skis LS:
- Sintec – 3.5% graphite
Diagrams of Fischer skis
Skate ski designs
- 115 (15/11) – design for well-prepared and icy trails. The fulcrum points are located closer to the toe and heel of the ski. This arrangement increases the stability of the ski. Particularly relevant on an unprepared ice track and when equipment is deficient. Main disadvantages: “sticking” the ski and “burying” it in loose snow.
- 610 (61Q, 1Q)– design for a well-prepared and soft track. The support points are brought closer to the block, which makes the toe and tail of the ski softer. This design allows the ski not to “stick” or bury itself in loose snow. Main disadvantages: “scouring” on an icy track due to lack of equipment.
Classic ski designs
- 902 (90/9Q2)– design for soft and loose trails. Similar to skating 610/1Q, i.e. has soft toes and heels. The block is located lower than on the 812 and makes it easier to hold in difficult weather conditions. The main disadvantage: due to the low location of the holding area, the ointment will come off faster.
- 90L– a variation of design 902. It has a higher arc, i.e. the block is raised higher. It is found on special order skis, and since 2018 it has been used in Speedmax Twin Skin skis (but the marking is still 9Q2).
- 812 (81/8Q2)– universal classic design. The standard placement of the block retains the ointment longer, but requires more impulse to push through.
Structures on Fischer skis
The most common structures are P5-1 and C1-1. They, according to manufacturers, are the most popular at the World Cup.
Applying structure to skis is a delicate matter. To replicate the structure, there must be the same equipment, the same grinding stone, the same emulsion, etc. Real racing Fisher structures are rolled out only in Reed. Structures P5-1 (Plus or universal warm) and C1-1 (Cold or universal cold) are applied to the skis.
Below is a complete list of structures that are and have been used by Fischer. A similar list is floating around the Internet, but in this list we have corrected the temperature ranges as of the 17/18 season. If you have anything to add to this list, write in the comments.
Fischer structures
- P10-1 for dry snow at temperatures below 0
- C1-1 all types of snow, including fresh, temperature below -5
- C3-1 for artificial snow, temperature below -5
- C8-1 narrower structure for artificial snow from 0 to -10
- С12-1 any type of snow, -5-15
- C12-7 fine-grained snow at t from 0 to -10
- P1-1 temperature +3 to -5, fresh snow
- P3-1 structure for fresh wet snow, at 0 degrees with a transition to positive
- P3-2 for old wet snow at t 0 with a transition to plus
- Р3-3 watery snow, from +5 and above
- Р5-0 dry fine snow from 0 to -5
- P5-9 structure for classic skis on old wet snow, temperatures from 0 and above
- TZ1-1 for fresh snow at temperatures below 0
- P5-1 universal structure for temperatures from +5 to -10, any type of snow
- P22-6 transitional structure for any type of snow, temperature from +5 to -5
- P11-2 all types of snow from +2 to -8
- P10-3 falling, fresh snow, t from 0 to -5
- P9-2 wet snow, t above 0
Ramsau structures
Structures with index S are made in Ramsau. These skis can often be found on the secondary market. The most popular are S13.
- S13-6 structure for rainy weather
- S13-5-08 option for very wet fresh snow
- S11-1 dry snow at t -10 -20
- S12-1 fresh natural and artificial snow t 0 -15
- S12-4 fresh dry snow t -5 -10
- S12-2 fresh wet snow t 0 -5
- S12-6 fresh falling wet snow t 0 -5
- S12-12 old snow t 0 -5
- S12-14 for frozen snow during the warming period, fresh snow, t -2 -10
- S13-4 wet snow, natural and artificial, changeable weather, wide range
- S13-5 fresh falling wet snow, t 0 with transition to plus
- S13-5-08 wet fine-grained fresh snow
- S11-3 structure for artificial snow, t -10 -20
- S12-7 artificial snow, t -2 -12
- S11-2 cold dry natural snow, t -10 -20
- S12-16 structure for high humidity and fresh snow, suitable for gloss, t 0 -10
- S12-2-07 for fresh snow and soft tracks 0 -10
- S12-3 fresh snow at t -2 -6
- S13-6 sleet, rain
Indicators FA, HR, SVZ: what is it and how to find out through the ski barcode
This marking is not found on all skis, but only on those specially selected for a professional or by pre-order. That is, at the “special workshop” or “sports workshop,” as our skiers like to call it. We wrote more about the existence of a special or sports workshop in the article.
If you have skis in front of you without a sticker, then these indicators can be easily recognized. Place any QR code scanner on your smartphone, launch it and read the barcode on your skis. The program will display something like 2.7 – 98.3, if such information does not come out, then try reading another barcode. For example, we got 2.7 – 98.3, that is, the HR of the ski is 2.7, the exact FA is 98.3. Don’t be surprised that the sticker may say FA 98 or even 97. Skis are not produced in pairs; they are assembled into pairs only later and such discrepancies are within the margin of error.
Skis for the 2019-2020 season come with a sticker of this type. It already has a QR code for reading all the information about the skis: barcode number, full ski number with size, HR and FA.
After reading, you get a number like this, where
- 9002972387616 – barcode number
- 186/1865078755 – number stamped on skis
- 2.2 – HR
- 90 – FA
- HR- gap in millimeters, which remains after pressing the ski with half the weight of the average skier. The load is applied to the ski 7 cm below the balance point. The remaining gap is HR. Simply put, this is the stiffness of the tips and tails of the ski. For example, if you take skis with the same FA, but different HR, a ski with a larger HR will press more evenly, and a ski with a smaller HR will press down more evenly at first, but it will be more difficult to press down. With a large HR - a larger arc, a more arched ski; with a smaller HR - a smaller arc, the block is closer to the ski in the rolling phase. A low last is especially important for inexperienced skiers. In classics it will make it easier to hold, and in skates it will improve stability at the box office.
- SVZ– a characteristic showing how much the ski differs from the ideal ratio of HR and FA. The value is used in production to check quality and select pairs of skis. When choosing a pair of skis for yourself, the indicator does not matter.
- F.A.(hardness index) is the amount kilogram, which must be applied 7 cm below the balance point, to compress the ski to a gap of 0.2 millimeters.
Why FA and not a specific weight? The FA index is a characteristic of the ski, not the athlete. Using this parameter, a specialist can select skis for a specific athlete. The same ski can suit a 70 kg professional skier and a 90 kg amateur skier. At the same time, both will be comfortable and the skis will work as they should. It’s more difficult to select with FA than by kilograms, but if you figure it out, the selection of skis will be of better quality.
Fischer FA ski stiffness chart.
Fischer skis occupy a leading position in the global market. They are popular in Russia and other CIS countries. The devices are distinguished by high quality, the use of the latest materials, and also a considerable price. They are used by leading athletes and amateurs actively involved in skiing.
About the manufacturer
The Fischer company was founded back in 1924 by the then little-known carpenter Josef Fischer. The first production workshop was erected in the city of Ried (Austria). At first, the company produced various carpentry products. Fischer cross-country and alpine skiing began to be produced only in 1934. Now the corporation occupies a leading position in the manufacture of relevant products in the world.
On the domestic market, professional samples of this brand are also a priority. In addition, the company produces ski poles, boots, special clothing and sports accessories. The main product line consists of training, amateur, racing and alpine skis.
Marking
Designations are placed on the toe of the skis and on their side surface. In the first case it is two digits. One of them indicates the type of sliding surface. The cold type is marked with the symbol A5, and the warm type - 28. The second marker indicates the design features. Fischer 610 (610Q) skis are aimed at soft, prepared pistes. The option with index 115 (1Q) is intended for hard and icy areas. A number of numbers are also printed on the side surface. The first of them indicates the height group in centimeters, the second - the year of production. The next number indicates the hardness (can be 6, 5 or 4 - stiff/medium/hard). The next five digits correspond to the batch number, and the last index is the hardness indicator.
Peculiarities
The range of thermal loads that Fischer skis have is divided into two categories, namely:
- Cold type is intended for use at temperatures below -5 degrees Celsius.
- Warm class (Plus) is designed for operation at higher temperatures.
In fact, the second type is considered more universal. The devices have a soft base, which makes it possible to achieve optimal gliding on soft tracks with high humidity. In severe weather, they can be adjusted by rubbing with paraffin or special knurling. Cold analogues will glide worse on soft snow, and at frost below five degrees this figure is almost the same.
Fischer alpine skis
The Speedmax model is a high-level professional model. The most famous skiers perform on this modification. This series includes skating and classic variations. In the first case, the devices are equipped with a characteristic cutout in the toe of the ski, which reduces the weight of the model.
They are equipped with a special carbon core and processed using cold-stick technology for the sliding part. To do this, the base is first made in a molding oven at temperatures above 100 degrees, and then the working surface is attached at room temperature. This improves gliding, regardless of weather conditions. The mass of such a pair is 1.02 kilograms with a length of 1.86 meters.
- Alpine skis Fischer Carbonlite. They differ from the previous series in the lightweight core of the Air Core Carbonlite system and production technology. The product is completely manufactured in an oven. With a pair length of 186 centimeters, its weight is 0.97 kg.
- The RCS modification is the previous version without the toe hole. The use of laminated elements and fiberglass in the design means that the product weighs 1.08 kg with a standard length (186 cm).
Training copies
This category is classified as a series for training runs by professional skiers and amateur skiers with extensive experience. Skate-type options and Fischer Classic skis are available. Simpler and cheaper materials are used in production. The manufacturing scheme is identical to the elite variations. This combination allows us to guarantee high performance parameters at a lower price.
For example, the Fisher modification (SCS) has a universal structure designed for different climatic conditions. Reinforced edges provide high directional stability, and additional inserts on the heels and toes increase the service life and rigidity of the product. Additionally, a core is used, consisting of a material containing volcanic basalt elements. The weight of the pair with a length of 1.87 meters is 1.27 kilograms.
Another modification for training, “Fisher” (CRS), is equipped with a universal design of the sliding part, differs from the previous version in the presence of other materials, as well as in dimensions. Weight is 1.35 kilograms, length - 187 centimeters.
Amateur and tourist options
In this class, Fisher skis are divided into skate, classic, children's and combined options. They are intended for use by beginner athletes, young skiers and other people who enjoy regular skiing on such a device. High-quality but simple components and materials are used in production. This approach ensures that the desired speed characteristics are preserved in combination with an acceptable price. Among the tourist options, the following modifications stand out:
- SC - the pair has a mass of 1.38 kilograms and a length of 1.87 meters.
- Fischer Sprint LS skis weigh 1.45 kg and are 187 centimeters long.
Consumer Feedback
Owners note a lot of advantages and minor disadvantages in the modifications under consideration. Users consider the advantages to be reliability, strength, excellent maneuverability and gliding. In addition, owners are satisfied with the external design, the ability to purchase similar additional accessories and a wide selection, depending on the purpose.
Among the disadvantages, amateurs and professionals note the high price, especially for professional models. However, they agree that quality remains high thanks to the use of productive technologies and high-quality components in manufacturing. Fischer cross-country skis, reviews of which are mostly positive, are rightfully the leaders in their class, both at the amateur and professional level.
Conclusion
Fisher skis have become very popular largely due to their top-end skis. They are designed for athletes of various levels and simply connoisseurs of this sport. It is worth noting that Fischer children's skis are identified by the name Junior.
They differ in size, but are perfect for training and moving young skiers on different snowy slopes. Despite the decent cost, the products in question are in demand all over the world. In addition, Fisher skis stand out among their closest competitors due to their combination of price and quality.
Review of the Fischer cross-country ski collection 2015
Series Race (racing/athlete) is represented by the following models: new for the season Fischer Speedmax Skate Cold Fisher Speedmax Skate Plus, Fischer Carbonlite Plus, Fischer Carbonlite Cold. These are professional skating models created for World Cup competitions and intended for world-class athletes. Ultra-light, ultra-fast skate skis with a World Cup profile for successful participation and victories in any race. Speedmax skis use the latest technology to connect the sliding surface to the base of the ski. The Speedmax core is baked separately and the sliding surface is glued on later in cold conditions. Thus, the crystal lattice of plastic molecules is not disturbed and this leads to an increase in the speed performance of the skis and unprecedented dynamics. Carbonlite models use HM carbon to reduce toe weight. It reduces the weight and vibration of the ski during take-off, which reduces energy loss and provides more even strides when skating. The price range for the racing series is 22,000 - 25,000 rubles. Series Sport (Expert/Amateur/Fitness) presented by RCS Skate ( Plus And Cold), RCR Skate, SCS Skate, CRS Skate, SC Skate NIS. This is a line of excellent skating skis for professionals and amateur athletes who spend a lot of time on the slopes. The skis are made using the latest technology and are designed for advanced athletes. These models have a high-molecular plastic sliding surface, inherited from older models, but with a universal structure that allows the ski to ride well in different weather conditions. The exception is the RCS Skate model, which is divided into Plus and Cold. The main difference between these skis is the different use of materials in the structure of their cores, which affects the nature of the last and the weight of the pair itself. The series borrows the geometry and design of racing models, which makes the skis controllable and very fast. It is worth recalling that Fischer is a world leader in the production of racing skis. It is the skis of this manufacturer that have won the largest number of prizes at the most prestigious competitions in the world. Price range for the expert series of skis is 7,600 - 14,300 rubles.
Review of the Fischer cross-country ski collection 2014
Speedmax And Carbonlite - Cross-country skis of these series are the most high-tech and advanced in the Fischer line. The strongest athletes compete on these skis at World Cup level competitions. Skis in these series are made using carbon fibers to lighten the weight and increase the strength of the ski. The Carbonlite is the lightest ski in the Fischer line - only 980g. The main difference between Fischer Speedmax and Carbonlite cross-country skis is the “cold” bonding of the sliding surface to the ski. Carbonlite skis are glued together entirely in an oven at a temperature of 100-120 degrees Celsius. Speedmax is kiln-bonded in exactly the same way, but without the sliding surface. The slipper is glued to the ski last at room temperature. This way, the pores of the plastic are not damaged by high temperatures, and this allows the wax to last longer than on regular skis. Carbonlite is available for skating and classic. Plus models – for temperatures -5 and above. Cold models for temperatures -5 and below. Speedmax is available only for skating and for temperatures -5 and above. Speedmax weight - 1030 g. Carbonlite weight - 980 g.
R.C.S. – professional skis for skating. The tip and tail of the ski are made from ultra-light laminates to reduce weight and reduce vibration. The core is made of honeycomb materials, in which 80% of the internal volume is air. Optimal torsional rigidity and fracture toughness. Models available for classic and skating. For warm and cold temperatures. RCS weight - 1080 g.
RCR Skate - Skating model for competitions and training. The professional sliding surface and the DTG World Cup Universal treatment ensure excellent gliding in all weather conditions. A new generation of cores made with the addition of volcanic basalt fibers, which reduces the weight of the skis and provides excellent elasticity in all weather conditions. Weight of RCR Skate - 1190 g.
SCS Skate – skating skis for amateur athletes. The volcanic basalt fiber core makes the ski lightweight and flexible in all weather conditions. Special inserts on the heel of the skis strengthen the structure and increase the service life of the skis. SCS Skate weight - 1270 g.
CRS – Fischer cross-country skis for amateur athletes. The core is a combination of Air Core and air channels in a wood core structure. Volcanic basalt fibers reduce weight and maintain performance. The new universal structure ensures the best gliding in all weather conditions. Available for skate and classic. SCR weight - 1350 g.
S.C. – skis are suitable for amateur athletes. Lightweight core and WC Pro sliding surface. Special edge reinforcement guarantees ski durability and excellent torsional rigidity. Special inserts on the heel of the skis strengthen the structure and increase the service life of the skis. Skate, classic and Combi skis are available. SC weight - 1380 g.
L.S. – Fischer cross-country skis for active enthusiasts. A slipper with a universal structure for all weather conditions. Lightweight wooden core with special air channels. Available in classic models with ointment and ointment-free grip. Weight LS - 1410 g
Sporty crown And Spirit crown my style – men's and women's skis for lovers of classic style skiing. The skis provide excellent glide thanks to the universal Sin Tec sliding surface and reliable grip thanks to the Premium Crown notches.