Nutrition

Fischer ski selection. Fischer cross-country skis: Hans Hubinger, head of the racing ski development department at Fischer, answers questions from readers of Skiing magazine. Variety of skate ski designs

For beginners, the best option is considered to be walking models that do not have a specific riding style.

In terms of their capabilities and characteristics, they are much inferior to professional ones, but their low cost makes them attractive especially for beginners.

A distinctive feature is the presence of notches on the sliding surface, replacing the preliminary preparation of skis. They do not require preparation (lubrication) before riding.

The best-selling touring model for beginner adult skiers. It is easy to control and highly stable.

Does not require lubrication due to the presence of notches. Primary colors – red, black. They are produced using the technologies of the Austrian company Atomic in Bulgaria.

stable sliding characteristics;
do not require lubrication due to the presence of “scales” (notches);
high quality deflection;
precision in control;
a light weight;
safe fastenings;
unlimited temperature range of use;
universal – work in any snow conditions, including poorly prepared trails;
unisex - suitable for men and women.

higher price compared to similar models of other brands;
intended mainly for walks in the forest;
not suitable for obtaining professional results;
require drying and storage in a dry, ventilated area;
They are afraid of ultraviolet radiation and heating to temperatures above 60°C.

Features of Atomic Motion 46 Grip

classic pleasure skating;
outdoor fitness;
They have a straight geometry that allows a beginner to quickly master the technical skills of skating.

geometry (toe-waist-heel, mm) – traditional narrow skis (46-46-46);
size (length) – 179-207 cm;
pair weight – 1400 g (186 cm);
composition – synthetic materials (Densolit core, lightening the weight of the ski) + plastic;
system of notches - in the area of the G2 Sincro pad (scales) on the sliding surface, neutralizing recoil and allowing you to move on skis without wax;
sliding surface – 1500;
hardness – low;
color – black-red-white or black-blue-white.

Atomic Motion 46 Grip equipment

automatic fastenings Auto Universal (SNS) installed in the optimal position on the ski;
laser marking for each pair with information about the permissible weight of the skier.

ski bag;
Lite ski poles (combination of carbon and fiberglass), Nordic Motion Comp;
Motion 25 (SNS compatible, water-repellent front cuff keeps feet dry in all weather conditions);
Nordic bag with adjustable strap and thermal flask.

Designed for sweeping herringbone movements that are the basis of the skating style. They have greater strength than classic models due to the significant load placed on them while riding.

This type of movement is used mainly for uphill climbs and cornering on wide, well-prepared and compacted roads.

Review of the Fischer RCS SK Plus Stiff NIS model

The best skating model, designed for adult athletes and advanced amateurs. Included in the 2015/2016 season collection. In the 2016/2017 season, an updated version of the Fischer RCS SK Plus Stiff NIS Hole 2017 with a hole in the toe was released.

Produced by the Austrian company Fischer in Austria. Primary colors – black, yellow, white. They have a blunt toe and require careful preparation.

swept profile that improves ski performance;
reinforced edging, extending service life;
high fracture strength;
the sliding surface works ideally in wet snow conditions at temperatures from -5°C and above;
high accuracy in selecting a pair of skis based on similar parameters;
toe weight reduced by 5 g;
minimal vibrations.

high price;
require professional technical skills;
The choice of ski boots is limited to the NNN binding system.

Functions of Fischer RCS SK Plus Stiff NIS

professional sports competitions and skating races.

toe – 41 mm, waist – 44 mm, heel – 44 mm;
length – 172-192 cm;
weight – 1090 g (187 cm);
core – carbon cellular Air Core Carbon, containing 80% air;
the toe and heel are ultra-light from special laminates that reduce weight and vibration;
fastening method – NIS;
stiffness – stiff – adjusted to the stiffness of the ski track (for soft – the toe and heel are made soft, for hard – hard);
sliding surface treatment – Finish First, including grinding, application of Plus structure using natural diamond, filling with base paraffin;
computer hardness control;
edges – Power Edge reinforced, guaranteeing the durability of the skis;
color – black-yellow-white.

there are no fastenings;
platform for NIS NNN bindings, allowing you to quickly install and remove bindings from the ski.

Accessories from Fischer

SpeedMax ski poles;
Xcelerator Skate 2.0 NIS mounts;
cover for a pair of skis;
Velcro for easy carrying of skis;
cross-country ski boots for skating RCS Carbon Lite Skating;
boot bag.

Designed for athletes and amateurs weighing more than 100 kg.

A distinctive feature is the increased stiffness of the skis, which is selected in accordance with the weight of the skier using a special flex tester device, which is available in all serious specialized stores.

Salomon Carbon Skate Lab Carbon Blue review

The latest development of the French manufacturer Salomon for professionals and experts of skating style. They have an extra stiff last with a special setting for heavy skiers with ultra-low weight skis, as well as dynamic stiffness control.

Called “the future of cross-country skiing,” they opened a new level in world cross-country skiing. Produced in Austria.

ultra-light weight;
extra-hard last for heavy skiers;
digital hardness control;
full carbon construction;
increased sliding phase;
more powerful push and enhanced energy transfer due to the ultra-responsive forward-shifted carbon pad;
soft toe and heel with rigid twist;
choice of ski structure - universal (fresh snow) and for any snow conditions.
versatility - designed for gliding on any tracks, regardless of their condition and air temperature.

only for advanced amateurs and professionals;
high price.

Features of Salomon Carbon Skate Lab Carbon Blue

world championship level skating skiing;
glide without additional effort in any weather.

weight – 980 g (187 cm);
length – 182-192 cm;
gender – unisex;
core – lightweight Stiff Nomex honeycomb;
transparent sliding surface G5;
protection of the sliding surface with film;
hardness control – digital functionality D2FC;
toe and heel – low profile, minimal thickness;
structure – universal WCU or upon request AM7 (universal) or AC5 (colder).

without fastenings.

Accessories from Salomon

bindings for skate skis SNS Pilot Sport Combi;
ski bag;
boot bag;
S-Lab Overboot ski boots;
Equip 100 Carbon ski poles.

For active recreation of children aged 4 years and older. They are distinguished by their stability, increased width and bright design. For little ones from 4 to 7 years old, skis come complete with bindings, boots and poles.

The main purpose of children's models is to teach a child to stand and move confidently on skis.

Review of the Fischer Snowstar NIS Kids model

Walking skis for the youngest lovers. They feature a bright, beautiful design. Available in several colors: blue, green, pink (for girls and boys).

They have installed NNN fasteners and a notch system for better grip. Designed for classic riding. Developed by the Austrian company Fischer, manufactured in Ukraine. Included in the 2015/2016 collection.

wide stable profile;
special Crown notches that improve grip and make it easier to climb uphill;
treatment of the sliding surface under any weather conditions;
a core with a selected system of air channels that increases strength and evenly distributes weight;
easy gliding on rough roads.

require storage in a dry room away from heat sources;
manual fixation of fasteners.

Functions of Fischer Snowstar NIS Kids

to gain classic riding skills and outdoor activities.

toe – 54 mm, waist – 48 mm, heel – 52 mm;
size – 90-140 cm;
weight – 0.69 kg (110 cm);
materials – wood and multi-component plastic composites;
core – Air Channel;
special “scales” – Crown notches on the sliding surface that prevent the ski from slipping back;
base – Sintec;
gender – for girls and boys;
color - black-pink-white, black-green-white and black-blue-white.
fastening method – NIS.

installed NNN mounts (XC Snowstar NIS).

Accessories Fischer Snowstar NIS Kids

ski bag;
boot cover;
children's running shoes;
Sprint ski poles;
RCS Junior ski poles;
RaceCode ski cuffs.

Available as a separate type “back country”. When choosing, not only the weight of the skier in a suit and equipment is taken into account, but the weight of the backpack that he carries on his shoulders.

In terms of price, models for tourism are in the same price niche as recreational ones. Designed for short and long walks on rough trails.

A product of the Austrian company Atomic, one of the leaders in the ski equipment market. They first appeared in the 2011/2012 collection as a universal option for men and women (unisex).

The design of the skis is updated every year; in the 2015/2016 season, separate women's models with a stylish design appeared. In women's models, the letter “W” was added to the marking.

Lightweight, easy-to-handle skis allow you to hike for several hours without fatigue. Tangible comfort when riding in any conditions.

reliable and easy to use;
Wide ski geometry for balance and stability;
the ability to ride in any conditions due to innovative clutch technology;
light weight due to Densolite core;
ease of control and maneuverability even in the most difficult conditions;
stability on descent;
do not require lubrication of the sliding surface;
a special zone that allows you to move in a classic manner without using ointment;
the nose of the ski does not break, as in wooden models;
suitable for beginners.

not always available in the retail chain due to increased demand for the model;
low rigidity.

Features of Atomic Motion 52 Grip

short and long walks in nature in different conditions.

Characteristics of Atomic Motion 52 Grip

toe – 52 mm, waist – 47 mm, heel – 49 mm;
size – 177-205 cm;
weight – 1.14 kg (177 cm);
material – plastic, composite materials, wood;
Grip and NowaxGlide G2 Syncro clutch technology;
sliding surface – BI 1500 + Universal grinding;
lubrication system – Nowax system;
fastening mechanism – NIS;
3D Touring profile with lightweight toe and heel.

without fastenings;
without platform for mounting.

Auto Universal ski bindings;
ski bag Nordic 3;
Velcro for transportation;
boot bag;
boots for NNN bindings;
Ski poles Motion Lite Grey.

Review of the Rossignol X-IUM Skating WCS model

Skate-style model for professional skiers from the French company Rossignol.

Produced at the factory of the same name in France (pre-Cup model X-IUM) or in Spain (top X-IUM WCS) with three profile options (S1 - frost, S2 - universal, S3 - wet snow).

The pre-Cup professional model and the top model differ in weight (the first for 186 cm is 20 g lighter). On models manufactured in Spain, a pre-Cup signature structure can be applied to order.

increased rigidity;
suitable for heavy skiers (up to 110 kg in size 192);
possibility of selecting individual rigidity with marking of the customer’s name;
Light weight thanks to Nomex honeycomb core;
universal profile S2 for all temperatures and snow conditions;
low block and average length of the contact zone with snow;
resistance to torsion;
excellent stability;
longitudinal adjustment of the fastening relative to the center;
stability technologies ActiveCap, SupraEdge, making skis predictable;
NIS fastening mechanism – easy to install and adjust.

limited edition, the pre-Cup model can only be purchased upon order;
high price.

Features of Rossignol X-IUM Skating WCS

professional skating races in any weather.

geometry – 40-44-43-43 mm;
size – 173-192 cm;
weight – 1100g (186 cm);
sliding surface – K7000, universal with double groove for more stable directional stability;
core – lightweight Nomex honeycomb with a fiberglass shell and thin wood walls;
gender – unisex;
type of skating – skating;
material – composite, high molecular weight polyethylene with low friction coefficient, 3D Carbon Profile;
colors – red-black.

without fastenings.

Accessories from Rossignol

mounts – X-Celerator SSR NIS, X-Celerator Skate NIS;
ski poles XT 700;
Rossignol X-IUM Carbon Premium ski skating boots;
ski bag;
boot bag;
Velcro for transportation.

Designed for professional athletes. All innovative developments appear in this group. They are also called the top or top model. Professional skis undergo the strictest step-by-step manufacturing control.

Models for professional skiers are made to order and marked with the athlete's name and surname. The cost is in the highest price category. Their task is to help achieve maximum results and victories at competitions of various levels.

Professional model from the Norwegian manufacturer Madshus for skating. Appeared in the 2014-2015 collection, and came out with an updated design in 2015-2016.

It differs from models of other well-known brands in the absence of a core with a honeycomb structure. Instead, PR 100X Acryl core polyurethane foam is used, which makes the ski a little lighter and stronger than models with a honeycomb core.

high strength of the model (consists of a carbon fiber stocking, impregnated with resin and filled with foam);
additional torsional rigidity obtained by applying two additional layers of carbon fiber;
suitable for ski tracks with dense and freshly fallen snow;
unique 3D design that provides excellent sliding due to the side cutout;
high torsional rigidity;
ideally selected stiffness diagram and geometry ensuring effective force transmission;
the possibility of applying the structure under special weather conditions (D5 – for warm universal from +1 to -10°С and D4 – cold universal);
NIS platform - quick installation, no drilling required, and easy to move back and forth across the ski as weather conditions change.

high price;
skis with a specific structure are made to order in Norway;
require correct installation of fasteners.

Features of Madshus Race Champion Nanosonic Carbon Skate

world-class skating competitions.

toe – 44 mm, waist – 43 mm, heel – 44 mm;
size – 175-195 cm (in increments of 5 cm);
weight – 1000 g (190 cm);
gender – unisex;
level of training – professional;
deflection under the weight of the skier is average;
fastenings – NIS7;
core – PR 100X (multi-layer carbon construction);
sliding surface – P190 Nano Cold without notches.

without fastenings.

Accessories from Madshus

X-Celerator Skate NIS mounts;
Ski strap cuffs Red;
ski boots Nano Skc, Champion Nano Carbon Classic;
Nano Carbon ski poles;
boot bag;
ski bag;
Race Hat Red.

Produced for lovers of cross-country skiing. This type is also called a mass version of cross-country skiing for people who prefer an active lifestyle.

For the manufacture of professional models, more expensive innovative materials are used than for all-purpose skis, so they are lighter in weight. All-mountain skis that are properly selected for the user's weight can serve for many years.

Universal skis for amateurs and athletes, allowing skating and classic skiing in any weather. They have a special side cutout geometry that helps you gain skating skills with any stroke.

Products of the Austrian brand Fischer are produced in Ukraine.

professional racing level sliding surface;
lightweight core, which reduces the weight of the skis and allows skiing in any weather;
versatility - skating and classic skating;
special geometry of the side cutout, facilitating the development of skating techniques;
NIS fastening system – quick installation without drilling and adjustment;
affordable price.

heavier weight (average 1.5 kg) than professional models (average 1 kg);
must be stored in a dry place at room temperature away from heat sources.

Features of the Racing Fischer SC Combi NIS 2017

cross-country skiing in any weather;
Skating and classic style.

toe – 41, waist – 44 mm, heel – 44 mm;
size – 182-202 cm;
weight – 1380 g (182 cm);
fastening type – NIS;
rigidity – high;
gender – unisex;
material – wood, composite materials;
edgings – Power Layer 0.2 mm thick along the entire length, made of ultra-light laminate, reinforcing the structure and guaranteeing the necessary torsional rigidity;
core – lightweight with Air Channel Basalight basalt fibers, maintaining the same rigidity at different temperatures;

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

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 designed 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 various 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.

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.

Cold models have an A5 sliding surface - a universal cold base at t -2C and below (factory structure code C1-1)
Models Plus, S-track, Zero have a sliding surface of 28 - a universal warm base at t -10 C and above (-5 C and above until the season 15-16). The factory structure code has not changed - P5-1
30 warm base light base on old, heavily moistened snow.

Fischer ski designs:

115 - universal design for well-prepared and icy trails, provides the best stability and control. The fulcrum points (peaks of the diagram) are sharp, located closer to the toe and heel of the ski. This arrangement increases the stability of the ski. Main disadvantages: “sticking” the ski and “burying” it in loose snow.

610 (61Q) - a universal design for well-prepared and soft trails. 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: they “scour” on a hard road and when the equipment is deficient.

812 (81) - universal classic design

902 (90) - ski design for soft, poorly prepared, loose trails. Guarantees excellent gliding and confident repulsion in loose track conditions.

Fischer Speedmax. Skis differ from others in Cold Base Bonding technology - cold gluing of plastic. So the plastic does not deform due to temperature changes (does not move in waves), does not change its structure, glides better, and absorbs lubricant better. With this technology, the ski requires less grinding and the sliding surface remains thicker, which allows for more processing during use.

Ski weight - 1030g. (186cm), ski profile 41-44-44.

There are 3 types of skates produced:

Skate Cold (610/1Q)
Skate Plus (610/1Q)
Skate C-Special (610/1Q)

4 classic pairs:

Classic Plus (902/9Q2)
Classic Plus (812/8Q2)
Classic Cold (812/8Q2)
Zero+ (902/8Q2)

1 pair for doublepolling:

Double Poling (DP)

Fischer Carbonlite- one of the lightest skis in the world. Their weight is only 980g. (186cm). Carbon toe and heel. Honeycomb core, the walls of the ski are made of honeycombs standing perpendicularly. This design gives more rigidity to the ski without adding weight.

There are 2 types of skates produced:

Skate Cold (610/1Q)
Skate H-Plus (115/15)

And 1 classic pair:

Classic Plus (812/8Q2)

FischerR.C.S.- Plastics, structures and designs are the same as on the top models. The key difference is that the RCS is heavier than the top models. Their weight is 1090 g. (187/197cm)

1 pair of skates is produced:

Skate Plus (115/15)

And 2 pairs of classic ones:

Classic Plus (812/8Q2)
Zero+ (902/9Q2)

FischerRCR- skis for active lovers. Perfect for lovers of ski marathons who run for fun, not for results. The sliding surface is the same WC Plus as on the RCS, Carbonlite, but the skis themselves are a little heavier - 1190 g. A new universal Plus structure has been applied at -10 and warmer. Ski design only 115.

RCR Skate - 1190 gr. (115)

Models SCS, CRS, SC

Fischer SCS skis and below are intended for amateur “weekend” skiing. All 115 have a design that is more stable and comfortable for a person with poor technique. The sliding surface is made of lower quality plastic. Also, these skis are much heavier than the top models:

SCS - 1270 gr.
CRS - 1320 gr.
SC - 1360 gr.

Fischer LS (low segment)- initial model of skis. The core is entirely made of wood with air channels. From the 17/18 season the skis will be produced with and without the IFP platform.

Fischer TwinSkin- a series of classic skis that do not require holding ointment. A special mohair casing is inserted into the last, which clings to the snow in one direction and does not interfere with sliding in the other.

There are 3 options:

TwinSkin Carbon - 1080 g, (design 902/9Q2)
TwinSkin Race - 1190 g, (design 812/8Q2)
TwinSkin Pro - 1330 g.

The difference, as usual, is in the glide and weight; there are differences in the TwinSkin material. The Carbon skis feature a top-of-the-line WC Plus base, lightweight core and TwinSkin made from 100% mohair. Carbon also has a smaller last to improve glide, this will give an advantage to skiers with good technique. These skis can be used in winter classic marathons. Race and Pro are heavier skis with glides like those found on SCS models and below. The Pro version of TwinSkin consists of a mixture of mohair and man-made fibers. Race and Pro are best used only for training and walking.

Fischer Zero+

A special line of classic skis for difficult weather conditions - at temperatures around 0 degrees with differences from -3 to +3 degrees. The peculiarity of skis is that they do not require the application of holding ointments. The last area is made of a special material, the length of which can be adjusted. It is lengthened with fine sandpaper and shortened with paraffin. The model is perfect for spring marathons and loppets.

The line consists of 2 pairs. Both feature top-of-the-line sliding surfaces and 902/9Q2 construction. The only difference is the weight of the skis and the method of gluing the plastic.

Speedmax Zero+ (1030 g, design 902/9Q2)
RCS Zero+ (1090 g, design 902/9Q2)

STRUCTURES OF THE SLIDING SURFACE OF FISCHER SKIS

It is impossible to reproduce the same metal grinder on two different machines. It must be the same stone, the same diamond, the same water used for washing. This means that real Fischer structures can only be made at the Fischer factory, and at the moment this opportunity is only available to members of national teams competing at the World Cup. Structures P5-1 (universal warm, formerly P1-1) and C1-1 (universal cold) are applied to stock skis. They are also most often used by racers at the World Cup level. Highly specialized structures are less common.

P10-1 for dry snow at temperatures below 0°C
S1-1 all types of snow, including fresh, temperature below -5°C
S3-1 for artificial snow, temperature below -5°C
S8-1 narrower structure for artificial snow from 0°С...-10°С
S12-1 any type of snow, -5°С...-15°С
P1-1 temperature +3°С...-5°С, fresh snow
P3-1 structure for fresh snow, for temperatures above 0°C
R3-2 on old wet snow
R3-3 watery snow, from +5°С and above
P5-0 dry fine snow from 0°С...-5°С
R5-9 structure for classic skis on old wet snow, temperatures from 0°C and above
TZ1-1 structure for fresh snow at temperatures below 0°C
P5-1 universal structure for temperatures from +5°С...-10°С, any type of snow
P22-6 transitional structure for any type of snow, temperature from +5°С...-5°С

HARDNESS INDEX FA, HR, SVZ

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.

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 the quality of pairing skis. When choosing a pair of skis for yourself, the indicator does not matter.

Hardness index F.A.- this is the maximum load, measured in kilograms, applied 7 cm below the balance point, compressing the ski to a gap of 0.2 millimeters (the thickness of the ointment layer).

For each athlete’s weight, depending on qualifications, technical features and track conditions, there is a fairly wide range of stiffness index with a spread of ten units.

optimal selection for skating: skier weight + 15 - 25%. 15% for soft track. 25% for hard.

optimal selection for the classic move: weight/2.

The index is indicated in the production barcode and on the sidewall of the ski - three digits located at a small interval from the serial number. (for models of the 15/16 season, the index is indicated on a separate sticker, 17/18 - on a common production sticker).

The serial number of the pair is indicated on the side of the ski (picture below):

202/1353513931 043

202 — ski length in cm

13 — year of manufacture (2013)

5 — hardness (4 — soft, 5 — medium, 6 — stiff)

35 — serial number of the week of release from the beginning of the calendar year

13931 - ski serial number

043 — hardness index (FA)

For skis of the 17-18 season, the selection is carried out according to this table:

The top segment of skis is produced only in Austria (from RCR to Speedmax), juniors Speedmax and Carbonlite. Austrian skis say “Made in Austria”. Ukrainian skis have “Austria” written on them.

Sports workshop skis and pre-order.

There are 2 myths. The first is spread by manufacturers: there is no sports shop, regular stores sell the same skis that win at the highest level. The second myth (closer to the truth) is spread by sellers: there is a sports shop. This is how skis “from a collection” appear, designed for 100 kg of an athlete, or pre-order offers when workshop skis will be “made” directly for you.

Fischer certainly has a racing department. Individual changes during the production of skis are made to the design at the request of the racers. But this only applies to the world's elite racers. The label of workshop skis contains more information for selection, and servicemen know from year to year which skis a particular athlete uses. But in any case, all other things being equal, they have to roll their skis back every time, and only tests on snow can show which pair of skis works in this weather, in this place. Workshop skis that do not pass the tests will certainly end up in stock. Who will sell a perfectly working pair with a large residual life (and not a “standing” pair that has been sanded and burned many times)???

Pre-ordered skis - selection from stock to suit your parameters; individual production is out of the question. Exactly the same as in the store, just selected. There will be a special sticker on the skis on which you can see all the measurement indicators skis, not just FA.