The ski touring market is fast-growing, hopefully we’ll be able to discover even more new innovations in the years to come.
I haven’t had the chance to test this product out but it offers optimal glide with around a 20% glide increase. They involve sticking what looks like scaly material to the ski base, even over the edges. The invention was strongly inspired by their experience in cross-country skiing, which is based on a similar principle. This season, Fischer has launched a new technology: crown-pattern “Profoil” climbing skins. The majority of ski tourers choose this kind of climbing skins.
This new article in the “ ski touring” series will focus on an essential, exciting element: climbing skins.