Fischer has introduced radical new ski boots for those who have fitting issues!
Tried this model last year!
It is unique since it molds liner and shell !
Not for beginners,,but if you are a skier who plans to ski for the next 10 years and want that "comfy" feel while skiing! Get these!
One note of caution!
Go to ski shop that has experience in these boots and is certified to mold them ! The procedure is not simple!
See Fischer site for more info!
Pavel
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Started by Pavelski in Ski News 04-Aug-2011 - 6 Replies
Pavelski posted Aug-2011
Bandit
reply to 'Fischer's new ski boots' posted Aug-2011
The Fischer Vacuum?
SwingBeep
reply to 'Fischer's new ski boots' posted Aug-2011
The new Fischer Vacuum ski boot is a significant step forward in ski boot design.
Upside:
It's made from a specially developed plastic that is much lighter than the plastic used to make existing high end ski boots, it's stiffness only increases by 200% between 20°C and -20°C (a polyurethane boot is 4 times stiffer at -20°C than it is at 20°C). The plastic softens at a lower temperature than PU, so the boot can be directly moulded to the skier's foot. Forward lean can be set anywhere between 14 and 17°. There are 3 fit settings: sport, performance and race, and the boots can be remoulded up to 5 times.
Downside:
The fitting machine costs 6k (unless you order 100 pairs), supplies are limited and the inner boot is a bit thinner than I would like.
Initially 5 models will be available:
Details of the fitting process are to be found here: http://www.rockymountaingearguide.com/pdfs/FAQ-vacuum-fit-070611.pdf
And there is a video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsqrxBHLk0I&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
Upside:
It's made from a specially developed plastic that is much lighter than the plastic used to make existing high end ski boots, it's stiffness only increases by 200% between 20°C and -20°C (a polyurethane boot is 4 times stiffer at -20°C than it is at 20°C). The plastic softens at a lower temperature than PU, so the boot can be directly moulded to the skier's foot. Forward lean can be set anywhere between 14 and 17°. There are 3 fit settings: sport, performance and race, and the boots can be remoulded up to 5 times.
Downside:
The fitting machine costs 6k (unless you order 100 pairs), supplies are limited and the inner boot is a bit thinner than I would like.
Initially 5 models will be available:
Details of the fitting process are to be found here: http://www.rockymountaingearguide.com/pdfs/FAQ-vacuum-fit-070611.pdf
And there is a video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsqrxBHLk0I&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
Edited 1 time. Last update at 04-Aug-2011
Bandit
reply to 'Fischer's new ski boots' posted Aug-2011
Your foot still has to be the correct shape to suit the last used too. Apparently the toe box is a bit pointy.
6k seems a lot for equipment which will achieve the same as my bootfitter already manages for me.
6k seems a lot for equipment which will achieve the same as my bootfitter already manages for me.
Pavelski
reply to 'Fischer's new ski boots' posted Aug-2011
Bandit.
You are right about the shell width on Fischers. I need at least 110mm width and no top level race Fischer boot has this so I get the Fischer allround fun ride type boot. Use race inserts and add one power strap more!
No skier with wide foot should buy Fischer race level boots!
You are right about the shell width on Fischers. I need at least 110mm width and no top level race Fischer boot has this so I get the Fischer allround fun ride type boot. Use race inserts and add one power strap more!
No skier with wide foot should buy Fischer race level boots!
SwingBeep
reply to 'Fischer's new ski boots' posted Aug-2011
There should be a bit more leeway with regard to foot shape, as the boot is moulded directly to the foot. I don't think 6k is excessive (the machine contains a compressor and a chiller). When compared to the Ertl-Renz / corpus.e fitting system, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRZNH2k5BzY which reportedly costs 38,000 Euro, it's positively cheap. The toe box is a bit pointy when compared to the Lange RX 130 but the Lange is built on a wider last. Previously boot fitters have only been able to make ski boot shells bigger; this one can also be made smaller. There is quite a lot of background information in the recently published patent; US2010236101A1, which lists as one of the inventors Johann Leitner, an Austrian boot fitter http://www.schuhsport-leitner.at/
It will be interesting to see how the other manufacturers react to this. It took Fischer and their supplier several years to develop the plastic so they will probably have an exclusive supply deal for a few years.
It will be interesting to see how the other manufacturers react to this. It took Fischer and their supplier several years to develop the plastic so they will probably have an exclusive supply deal for a few years.
Pavelski
reply to 'Fischer's new ski boots' posted Aug-2011
Boot selection and fitting will always be a "personal" choice which is far more important than price!
Once you find a mold that fits you,,stick to it!
Do not be a sheep!
Pavel
Once you find a mold that fits you,,stick to it!
Do not be a sheep!
Pavel
Topic last updated on 06-August-2011 at 23:21