Fischer 2026-27
Kris Freeman: "I retired from pro ski racing in 2018 with a 25 pair quiver of racing skis. 90% of them came from the “race room” which only World Cup athletes have access to. Based on ski development history I figured these skis would be as good or better than any production skis for at least a decade. Around 2010 it was not uncommon to see skis that were 5-8 years old on the World Cup. However the speed of development has changed drastically and it is now very uncommon to see a World Cup racer on anything but the latest graphics. I was skeptical, but Zach gave me several pairs of the latest Fischer’s to try out. These were standard off the rack skis and they blew my entire quiver out of the water. Skate skis are more torsionally stiff resulting in better edging and stability which translates to enhance power application, relaxation, and glide. Classic skis are easier to kick with less drag in the pocket providing more efficient use of energy and improved glide especially while double poling. I didn’t want to like the new stuff but I only ski on it now."
Fischer introduced a new cosmetic and new model names for 2025-26, along with the new 7Q2 hardwax ski. For ’26-’27 everything remains the same, except that it just keeps getting better.
Speedmax 100HE - $950
Speedmax 100 - $900
Turnamic World Cup - $130
Turnamic Race Pro - $115
Classic
Fischer classic skis remain the industry benchmark for quality and consistency. While other brands reinvent their classic concept, Fischer seems to only refine proven designs to make them a bit better every year. Building great classic skis is difficult, and Fischer makes it look easy; they appear to have found a great balance between material and camber, and have set up their molds and production so that they can stamp-out great skis with incredible consistency.
Speedmax 7Q2
The 7Q2 model was the most exciting new introduction last season, and it has proven to be every bit the ski we hoped for in cold hardwax conditions. But for all that it is, it’s important to recognize what it’s not: a universal classic ski. The 9Q2 remains the more versatile camber, and takes over in terms of running speed anytime the conditions nudge to the warm/wet side of extra blue. The 7Q2 can be a great single pair or universal hardwax solution for any non-racer (like me – an easy choice for high satisfaction any day that’s not klister). But in racing, it’s going to be more specific to cold/dry snow. Anytime you’re reaching for warmer hardwax or mix wax, you really want a 9Q2 for competitive speed.
Speedmax 9Q2
The most versatile classic model of all time? To be fair, the 902 concept has had a lot of different faces since it first showed up around the turn of the millenium. The current 9Q2 model can be selected based on its carrying capacity for the skier weight, as either a universal klister ski, or a hardwax ski. This is incredibly useful for junior fleet management, where we can select a 9Q2 as a klister ski, to become a hardwax ski in another year or two (and another 15-20 lbs of growth). We get more specific for higher level racers or larger fleets, and can select harder finishing pockets or easier pockets according to need. What doesn’t vary much is pocket length – the short radius camber at the ends of the kick zone hold that pretty much constant through varying skier weights, which makes managing kick wax pockets predictable and easy.
Skate
Fischer’s “610” camber concept has been a benchmark for even longer than the 902, and remains the most successful ski in racing. That doesn’t mean it hasn’t evolved a great deal over the decades. Some of that evolution is material – the 610 has been rendered as RCS, Carbonlite, Speedmax, and Helium. Over the past decade the Speedmax model has continued to evolve in both its passive speed (glide) and its support for active speed generation. We used to consider the 610 model to be quite “flat” feeling, providing a direct interface with the snow under active loading. The camber configuration has gradually brought more functional elastic response to the skis, and today’s 610 has a distinct material “pop” in its response to active pushing – particularly the loading range around full-weight. The 610 is still one of the lower-riding skis at half weight, which is appropriately aligned with its relatively high material damping characteristics.
61Q/31 – Speedmax Skate Cold
The 31 base has provided a cold-snow advantage to Fischer skiers since it first arrived in racing at the Beijing Olympics. In North America the cold model skate ski has become one of our best-sellers and is just about the highest guarantee of customer satisfaction we can offer. While the race department suggests that the 31 base is best at temps below about -8C, we have seen the cold skate model perform flawlessly at temps approaching freezing, provided the snowpack starts cold, or the snow has formed and fallen cold. It has become almost automatic to put our N310 grind on this model – it’s a great combo.
DK/28 Helium Skate Plus
The Helium model is not as consistent in absolute glide characteristic as the Speedmax, but the snow-touch and feeling under foot is fantastic. As a single pair solution for anybody replacing older skis, this model is a sure bet. The light weight makes it a joy to ski, and the glide performance is predictable and excellent in all sub-freezing conditions. When it gets wet, the Helium is a less frequent winner in race fleets, but it remains a great feeling and highly satisfactory ski. Kind of like the 7Q2 – if you’re not comparing skis shoulder to shoulder with high level competition, this is the best Fischer ski you could imagine.
61Q/28 Speedmax Skate Plus
The 61Q/28 remains the benchmark for race performance. These skis are produced in a variety of camber variations and can be selected for quite wet snow, compact snow, universal cold snow, you name it. This is the meat and potatoes of any serious Fischer race fleet.