#Fischer otx skin

I agree with your assessment of flex pattern- I too feel that the Epoch’s flex pattern, and open tips perform better on fresh, soft snow. the reverse of camber) contributes to more effective flotation and turn initiation in powder. Fischer’s “Nordic Rocker” is designed to produce tip rise when the camber is fully compressed. The Epochs/10th Mtns are slightly rockered in the tip. But if I still lived in more mountainous terrain- and wanted the stability and carving efficiency on dense snow- the S-Bounds would be the ticket! I do not own any of them, because I would use them almost exclusively in deep, soft snow- and I prefer the Epoch/Annum in that context (and they are significantly cheaper). I did feel some sort of 'empty' layer right before hitting the P-Tex while drilling.Įxcellent, fantastic review LJ- good stuff man.Īlthough I do not own any of the S-Bounds- I have tested them many times.

The S-98s are a bit heavier for the same size, about 100g more, thanks to the 'Air Channel' ski core.ĭespite the name Air Channel, I didn't have any problems mounting the bindings, all the screws were biting into something. Although Fischer claim all their S-Bounds skis have what they call 'Nordic Rocker Camber', the tips are still much more stiffer than the 10th Mountains. They both have a medium single camber but the flex on the S98 is much stiffer than on the 10th Mtn and the Epochs. In the real world, with both skis placed side by side and base-to-base, the sidecut is pretty much the same. The S-Bound 98 is pretty much Fischer's version of the 10th Mountain ski.

#Fischer otx skin

So I can't compare to older S98s but my guess is this must be the same ski except with different graphics and the addition of a built-in skin system. I never had any S-Bounds before but I was lucky enough to find a brand new pair this fall.

I have never seen any stores carrying them. But I thought I could write a few words about this year's version and the addition of integrated skins.įischer XCD skis are very hard to find here in Eastern Canada. The S-98 have been previously discussed here before, in a much better way that I could ever do.