2027 Fischer Spider 62 Crown Skis with Fischer XC Power Boots and Poles

There's a reason the Spider 62 is the metal-edged ski Fischer sells most of. It's light enough to be pleasant on a packed trail and edged enough to keep going once the track ends, which covers what most off-track skiers actually do in a winter rather than what they imagine doing. The waxless base climbs without any preparation, and the Xtralite build keeps the whole thing easy to carry. One ski, most days. [boot PKG overview]

Who it's for:

Recreational off-track tourers, including skiers who spend their days on rolling forest terrain, golf courses and unplowed roads where prepared track comes and goes. It suits beginners through intermediates who want a stable ski with steel edges but don't need the width of a dedicated deep-snow tourer.

Things to consider:

A narrow waist by backcountry standards means float runs out in genuinely deep snow, where the wider Outback and S-Bound models are the better tool. Scaled bases also give up a little glide compared with a skin ski, which is the trade for never having to think about wax.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Fischer sizes these off body weight, and the length run spans most adults. Staying on the recommended size keeps the camber and the grip zone working together, though skiers who spend most of their time in trees or tight terrain can drop a length for easier turning while longer lengths reward open, rolling tours. [boot sizing specifics]