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Fischer S-Bound 88 Backcountry Skis

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    Fischer S-Bound 88 Backcountry Skis

    • $239.93
    • $299.95*

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    The lightweight Fischer S-Bound 88 skis let you carve turns and cover a lot of ground on your backcountry tours. Sidecut and a specially tuned camber keep the skis lively in soft snow.

    • Fiberglass wood cores feature air channels that keep weight down while maintaining good strength and durability
    • Features 5/10 Nordic Rocker camber that gives the skis great turning characteristics and control in variable snow conditions
    • 5/10 Nordic Rocker indicates that when pressure is applied the ski tips lift 5mm and the location of the ski-to-snow contact point at the front of the skis moves back 10cm
    • Offtrack Crown waxless pattern on the bases provides good grip while you're touring in fresh snow
    • Full metal edges dig into hard snow and ice to optimize control on steep terrain
    • Universal stone grind on the bases of the Fischer S-Bound 88 skis provides good glide in all snow conditions

    Sizing charts are a general guideline designed for the average skier. When selecting a size, please keep in mind that there could be additional factors that can affect which size would best suit your needs. If you have any additional questions or concerns regarding ski sizing, please contact us at 1-800-426-4840.

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    Fischer S-Bound 88 Backcountry Skis Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Cross-country skiing
    XC Groomed and ungroomed trails
    Backcountry
    110 - 125 / 121 - 147 / 143 - 170 / 176+ pounds
    159, 169, 179, 189 centimeters
    88/68/78 millimeters
    XC Double camber
    Sandwich cap
    Yes
    Wood/air
    Waxless
    No
    (179cm) 2,280 grams
    Unisex
    Ski terrain
    Ski design
    Recommended skier weight
    Lengths (cm)
    Ski dimensions
    Ski camber
    Top sheet
    Metal edge
    Core
    Base
    Bindings included
    Weight per pair
    Gender

    Fischer S-Bound 88 Backcountry Skis Customer Reviews

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    Fischer S-Bound 88 Backcountry Skis
     
    4.5

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    Feb

    20

    2012

    (2 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great ski

    By Codyman

    from Colorado Springs

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    Pros

    • Glide Well
    • Lightweight
    • Lively Flex
    • Stable
    • Turns Easily

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Touring
      • Groomed Trails
      • Icy Conditions

      Comments about Fischer S-Bound 88 Backcountry Skis:

      I have spent the last couple of years renting skis for the perfect pair with little luck. My daughter just bought these skis and I borrowed them to ski the Snowy Range in Wyoming last weekend and was extremely impressed with the performance. When we got back to Colorado we went straight to REI and bought the same pair. I had purchased the Alpina 3-pin boots at christmas after trying a number of brands and really like this boot for comfort and support. I cant beleive the difference in a 3-pin and bar boot and binding but the differences are huge. I have better control in turns and climbing with the 3-pin binding.

      • Was this a gift?:
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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Dec

      22

      2011

      (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Love these skis

      By Tom the Bunny

      from Anchorage

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      Pros

      • Glide Well
      • Turns Easily

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Touring
        • Icy Conditions

        Comments about Fischer S-Bound 88 Backcountry Skis:

        We ski backcountry trails in Alaska, and purchased these skis as a package with the Fischer BCX675 boots. I formerly had a pair of Karhu Oddyseys that I tolerated for several years before buying these, and they're a tremendous improvement. Very easy turning, very controllable, and I think faster than the Karhus. I'm very satisfied- so far, no downside.

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        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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