2027 Fischer Transalp 105 CTI Skis

Storm-day touring is exactly what the Fischer Transalp 105 CTI was built for. This is a freeride-oriented touring ski that leans toward the downhill, pairing a featherweight paulownia wood core with a partial titanal reinforcement and a generously rockered shovel. The wood keeps it light enough for long days on the skin track, while the metal underfoot lends composure when the snow firms up or gets chopped. The result is a backcountry ski that skis far bigger and more confidently than its weight suggests.

Why we like it:

The blend of low weight and downhill backbone is the headline, and the partial Shaped Ti sheet adds real stability without the heft of a full metal layout. It is one of those touring skis that doesn't make you choose between an efficient climb and a confident descent.

Who it's for:

This one is for backcountry skiers and guides who care as much about the way down as the way up, especially anyone chasing soft snow and bigger lines. It suits advanced to expert tourers who want a wider, more downhill-capable platform without lugging a heavy resort ski uphill. Skiers who earn their powder turns will get the most out of it.

Highlights:

Fischer builds the Transalp 105 CTI around an ultralight paulownia wood core that is milled out using their Air Tec process to shave roughly a quarter of the core weight without giving up flex or torsional stiffness. Carbon stringers keep the flex lively and balanced, while a thin fork-shaped 0.5 mm titanal sheet through the midbody adds the stability and dampening that lets the ski hold an edge on firm snow. A sandwich sidewall backs up the edge grip, sintered bases handle thin early-season exits, and a freeride rocker profile keeps the shovel afloat in deep snow. At roughly 1530 g per ski in the 178, it sits among the lighter skis that can still genuinely charge.

Things to consider:

This is a wider, softer-snow tool, so when conditions turn to firm spring hardpack or wind-buff it gives up some bite to narrower, more directional options. The 22 m radius and rockered shape favor bigger, smearier turns over quick, snappy ones. Within Fischer's touring range, the narrower Transalp 98 CTI is the move if you want something a touch more nimble and all-around.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Sizes run true to length. With a directional shape and moderate rocker, most skiers can pick their usual touring length and feel right at home. If you are between sizes and prioritize quickness and uphill efficiency, drop down a length; size up if stability at speed in open terrain matters more.