Fischer’s work with the aerospace industry gives them access to cutting-edge technologies like featherweight carbon, and their legendary leadership in the cross-country market has honed their expertise in ultra-light cores, but their very best alpine skis, like the...
The most versatile Amphibio we tried, the 88 XTi, still can’t disguise its carving inclinations. “The perfect hardpack ski,” assessed Scott Sahr of Aspen Ski and Board. “Metal in its makeup gives the ski just enough dampening for a quiet, smooth feel, but not enough...
The Amphibio 16 works like it’s on the midnight shift: it’s made to check in super early and be out of the turn promptly so the next shift can start. The forebody has a voluptuous 48mm difference between the front contact point and the pinched-in, 73mm waist, giving...
Neither as thrilling as the Ripstick nor as versatile as the Amphibio 88 XTi, the Amphibio 84 XTi occupies a compromised position in this family of carving skis. If you really want to pull g’s on hardpack, the Ripstick is the ticket. If you envision an Amphibio...
Most of the skis in the Technical fraternity are body-builder strong, winning the war for your allegiance with conquest, not caresses. The Elan Ripstick isn’t one of the burly bunch, but a sinuous smoothie who earns your affection with its yes-man acquiescence to...
