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ALPINE TECHNICAL MANUAL ALPINE TECHNICAL MANUAL © 2016 W40716,ENGL ALPINE TECHNICAL MANUAL 9 0 0 2 9 7 2 1 9 6 0 8 9 W40716,ENGL A-TECH MANUAL 16I17 w40716eng_a-tm_7_5mmbr.indd 1 07.07.16 07:52 FISCHER TECHNICAL MANUAL FISCHER TECHNICAL MANUAL CONTENT 1/ EDITORIAL 3 2/ HISTORY 4-5 3/ SKI TECHNOLOGIES + CONSTRUCTION 6 BASE, FINISHES 7-8 LENGTH RECOMMENDATION ACC. TO TARGET GROUP 9 4/ SKI CARE AND PREPARATION 10 5/ BINDINGS 11-101 6/ BOOTS 102-105 7/ APPENDIX BINDINGS 106-123 2 EDITORIAL EDITORIAL TECHNICAL HANDBOOK THE FISCHER TECHNICAL HANDBOOK As a salesperson you are extremely important to the future There are a number of information sources open to your of Alpine skiing. You convey your knowledge and enjoy- customers in addition to this handbook (fischersports. ment of the sport directly to the customer. Only if you are com). able to provide proper advice will the customer be able to experience enthusiasm for the sport in the way you do. We are certain that this technical handbook will support you in your daily work. We would be pleased to hear from At FISCHER we value your passion for skiing and want to you with any suggestions for keeping the information up- help you convey this enthusiasm to your customers with to-date. the best products and the latest information. This techni- cal handbook is intended as one of the tools to assist you. We wish you a successful winter! It should be a real help to everybody involved in skiing. We have input all our experience to support you with clear, Your FISCHER Alpine Team. useful information, and not just on FISCHER products. This handbook with extend your knowledge of Alpine ski- ing and make it easier for you to sell the FISCHER brand. Ried, May 2016 3 FISCHER HISTORY THE HISTORY OF FISCHER FISCHER IS AN OUTSTANDING INNOVATOR IN THE ALPINE SKI SECTOR. From sledges to Skifahrwerk™ (the latest ski suspensi- on technology). FISCHER has been at home in the snow for more than 80 years. Based in Ried im Innkreis, Upper Austria, the company offers a complete range of Alpine and cross country ski equipment. Skis, boots, bindings, tennis rackets and hockey sticks are sold worldwide. The company was founded in 1924 by Josef Fischer se- nior, who in the beginning mainly produced rack wagons and toboggans, plus skis made to order. By 1934 the fac- tory employed 85 staff and was making 40,000 pairs of skis. In 1958 FISCHER evolved from being merely a ski manuf- acturer into a brand. Rudolf Ferch designed the corporate logo consisting of three equal triangles. At the time nobo- dy could have guessed that it was to become one of the most famous symbols in the sport industry. In 1964 all signs point to success: with Austrian Egon Zimmermann’s victory in the Olympic Downhill in Inns- bruck FISCHER wins the first Gold medal in its history. More than 250,000 pairs of skis are sold in this season. The winning “Alu-Steel” ski was the first metal ski to make a breakthrough with 40% of the market share worldwide. Franz Klammer heralds a golden era on the FISCHER C4 starting in 1973. The national hero wins the Olympics in Innsbruck in 1976, dominates Alpine racing for years and goes down in the history books as the most successful downhill skier of all time. 4 In 2001 with the help of “Frequency Tuning” a start is made HISTORY on improving the oscillation properties of skis. The result - much smoother running skis - conquer the market the very next season. In 2003 FISCHER enters new ground by launching Soma-Tec, the first ski boot to adapt to the anatomy of the human foot. The feet can now maintain their natural V-Position, even while skiing. Comfort that has a very positive influence on performance. SKI The Hole Ski, already used by Fischer in the speed disci- plines between 1975 and 1985, has been back in the World Cup since 07l08. There was a milestone in the development of ski boots in 2011. Fischer launched VACUUM FIT at ISPO, causing a sensation with a development that has truly revolutionised the boot market. The first ski boot that has a 100% fit! BINDING SYSTEM 14I15: Fischer develops the first ski tour boot which is fully adaptable. For the first time VACUUM is available also for a touring ski boot. More freedom of movement, better power transfer and a perfect fit - Fischer Transalp VACUUM: a new milestone. BINDINGS 15I16: Improved efficiency and less energy consumption due to optimized glide characteristics: Fischer’s exclusive new PROFOIL is the easy-to-use and lightweight solution for back- country adventurers, randonnée skiers, and winter alpinists. This revolutionary adhesive full-length ski base attachment powered by Fischer’s Crown Technology allows you to BOOTS lengthen your uphill stride and provides permanent grip in all conditions. 16I17: THE CURV: Absolute curve performance in an exclusi- ve form developed by the three skiing legends Hans Knauss, Mike von Grüningen and Kristian Ghedina. Extremely close to the pro equipment used in World Cup skiing and suitable for the piste nevertheless. With THE CURV you can master extre- me performance thanks to a high-quality technology package. 5 SKI CONSTRUCTIONS CORES AIR POWER SANDWICH CONSTRUCTION SANDWICH SIDEWALL CONSTRUCTION Ski core with less density. The reduced Laminated construction with a wooden Wood core combined with ABS sidewalls ski weight means easier handling and less core and sidewalls to support the edges in a classic Sandwich Construction for energetic skiing. for highest stability, strength and durability. balanced flex and perfect rebound. SIDEWALL CONSTRUCTION Sidewall Construction to support the edges for highest stability, strength and durability. TECHNOLOGIES KICKDOWN AIR CARBON TI AIR CARBON Automatically ski adaption to different Wood Core with double Titanal shell, Ultra lightweight and extremely strong conditions and speeds. The higher the reinforced with Air Carbon. Perfect edge high-tech material from the aerospace forces and the speed, the stiffer and grip and extremely smooth running as industry. Improves handling and sporty the ski. a result. performance. CARBON TECH FIBER TECH CARBON-STRINGERS Special network of carbon fibres with Special glass fibre network with Special Carbon Stringers ensure that exceptional torsion properties and a harmonious bending properties. The weight is kept sensationally low with balanced stiffness pattern at the same ski stands out through excellent turning balanced flex and an optimised time. action. weight-torsion ratio. AEROSHAPE AIR TEC AIR TEC TI Special lightweight design for extreme On the one hand, the milled structure Air Tec + Titanal give you optimum torsion stability. makes the core 25 % lighter and, on the performance and minimum weight. other hand maintains the outstanding ski performance. HOLE SKI TECHNOLOGY DUAL RADIUS SYSTEM ROCKER Lower mass inertia moment thanks to less Different radiuses at the ski tip and ski The shorter contact length of the ski ensures weight in the ski's tip and tail for improved tail give you faster turn initiation and that turn initiation is easier and requires less oscillation behaviour, perfectly smooth outstanding performance in both long and effort. Five different types: All Mountain running and better turning and control. short turns. ROCKER, Freeski ROCKER, Tour ROCKER, On Piste ROCKER, Hybrid ROCKER. RAZORSHAPE TUNED CARBON METAL CARBON NOSE TIP AND TAIL Levelled sidewalls give the ski its special, razor- Special titanium top-layer adapted to the Ultra slim shovel with carbon inlay sharp shape. First and foremost, of course, this target group. improves maneuverability at high stability. saves weight. On the other hand, however, this new, distinctive ski shape offers sporty on-piste skiers additional speed and action as it has a smaller contact surface in the snow. CONCAVE SIDEWALL DIAGOTEX™ TRIPLE RADIUS New manufacturing standard for easier Innovative carbon grid for top torsional The Triple Radius shape enables better SKI TECHNOLOGY edge tuning. stability. For maximum power and stability control and power transfer throughout the in turns. entire turn. CHARACTER SIZE FREE MILLED TITANIUM TUNED CARBON The collection consists of various ski Titanal visible on top surface. New, Special carbon layer adapted to the lengths – the perfect ski for every skiing extremely robust manufacturing standard. target group . style. For perfect short, medium or long turns. PLATES CURV BOOSTER SLR 2 RACETRACK The two-section plate makes cornering New, two-part system solution with mini- Optimised flex with free flex action, best extremely quick and ensures optimum mum weight. For perfect power transfer. possible piste contact, direct power power transfer. transfer and straight boot position. RACE PLATE JR. POWERTRACK POWERRAIL New Junior Race Plate taken from the Best performance with optimized Flex, Further development of Railflex – but World Cup for junior competitions. low weight and a low stand position. wider and lower for improved power Features: Tool free mounting and transfer. Special features: tool-free adjustment. adjustment possible, suitable for rental. WOMEN WOMENTRACK WOMEN BMP POPLAR WOOD CORE + AIR CHANNEL Railflex integration system for the Women Forward binding mounting point to make Air channels save considerable weight. range. Narrower and lighter than the turning easier for energy-saving skiing. unisex line. Sole only up to 330 mm (not 360 mm). EDGE WORLD CUP TUNING WORLD CUP BASE Edges and base are given an extremely Original World Cup base with inserts to precise World Cup level finish on the most protect the ski from burning out through modern grinding line in the world. heat build-up. BASE, FINISHES The base provides contact to the snow. The base gives EMBOSSING HISTORY the ski optimum gliding capabilities. Skiing “Schuss” or The base of the ski is heated up and embossed under carving, a base that has been looked after and properly pressure using a roller with a defined structure.