Long have other brands made skimo race skis in their factory. Long have they dabbled with their own models in Europe. Short is the time Fischer predicts it will take to dominate North American podiums. With a weight-to-price ratio that is hard to beat, it certainly won’t take much time to test the prediction.

Handicappers are quick to point out the Alpattack’s Aeroshape technology, a curved construction that sheds not only ski weight but also snow weight. The convexity makes it hard for snow to build up on the top sheet while simultaneously optimizing quickness and edge hold. Paired with the new Tour Race binding, chances of winning are not low. Odds of a podium finish this season are currently 3-to-2. Place your bets.

• Paulownia wood core is cut into an Aeroshape, centering weight near the longitudinal axis.
• Curved shape resists snow build-up and directs more power to the edges of the ski.
• Air Tec is a pattern of grooves carved out of the core to reduce weight while maintaining rigidity.
• Titanal reinforcements in the binding mount area eliminate any thought of pull outs.
• Exquisitely textured base reflects Fischer’s 90 years of alpine and Nordic experience.
• Simple notch in the tip for attaching bungee cords found on most race skins.
• Semi-circular tail cutout helps when plunging the tails in snow or attaching touring skins.
• Comes in 161 and 151 lengths to meet the ISMF requirements for men and women.
• Matching race binding available for those who are into podium aesthetics.