Touring backcountry skis
Product 2024
Man
Mixed review for the Fischer Transalp 86 CTI Pro. We didn’t appreciate its stiff flex underfoot, a 70-centimeter length that feels really energized, a characteristic that one needs to deal with. It doesn’t deform at all, even when skiing fast, applying strong pressure on the rear supports, and this is true even with a backpack. This is particularly noticeable for a skier weighing 70 kilograms. Skiers with more strength may better handle this stiffness.
On hard snow, skidding turns are achieved without too much effort. However, sliding turns are trickier because the Fischer Transalp 86 CTI Pro is very directive. If one tries to engage it on the edge, it clearly tends to understeer. It lacks fluidity, and it’s challenging to find a secure edge grip. Even when skidding on hard surfaces, the ski tends to grab and release, creating segments of curves. If you shift too much weight to the back, you’ll experience a very hard tail. We couldn’t ski it in a relaxed and smooth manner, which is typically expected from a touring ski that should adapt to all types of terrain.
Its major positive aspect: stability, especially during traverses and direct routes, where it cuts through the snow and creates its own path. It’s powerful, clear, and precise. Some testers have likened it to a circular saw cutting into wood.
A powerful ski, recommended for larger and stronger skiers who can handle the stiff flex.
We used this equipment over a long period of time
These are our thoughts after intensive use:
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