Fischer otx spider 6211/3/2023 Most of the time you will be on gently rolling hills, thus reducing Alpine hazards to a minimum.” So they are obviously distinguished from Fischer's S-bound line or tele skis.ĭistinguishing “Offtrack Cruising” from “Backcountry” in Fischer’s lineup is a little harder. They also declare, “The idea of Offtrack Cruising does not lend itself to steep climbs or racy downhills. They also mention what it is not: “If you want to set off here with conventional cross country equipment, you will reach your limits.” I think “conventional cross country equipment” is a reference to skinny skis. Choosing your own way off the beaten track… away from the well-known routes.” “Make your way through the unspoilt terrain…” “With the Offtrack package you are best equipped for such ungroomed terrain.” They describe their concept of Offtrack Cruising as requiring only 5 to 10 cm of snow at a minimum. I don’t know how other people are really using these skis.įischer’s copy indicates they’re aimed for use away from groomed trails or existing tracks on, “untouched fields of snow… to be the first one to leave traces in the fresh blanket of snow. The retailers appear to characterize them as 50/50 skis that work in touring center tracks as well as offtrack. I did read in the forums some deriding the Spider 62 and the whole offtrack cruising segment for being marketed towards recreational users that lack any skill, as though they were a ski company’s alternative to snowshoes. The Spider 62 appeared to be made popular according to Fischer and the retailers, but I did not read much about it in forums or see much of it on Youtube from anyone else. The Spider 62 are skis that are shorter than traditional, narrower than many other skis intended for backcountry or offtrack use, have moderate camber, a slight sidecut of 10mm, an “offtrack crown” waxless pattern, and I bought them with NNN-BC bindings and boots. ![]() Although we have plenty of vertical from 10,000 feet down, we also have meadows and alpine lakes. I ski only offtrack, and wanted skis that would work acceptably on both flat terrain and hills. Alpine skiing and snowboarding are far more popular here and the smaller stores within a couple hours drive only stock what is popular. I bought them online without the opportunity to see or try a lot of different skis because I live in a fairly rural area. ![]() I bought some Spider 62’s about a month ago and have been able to ski about twelve days on them so far. ![]() I’ve skied from childhood but mostly Alpine, and I’m only just now getting the opportunity to ski more than a few times a season. We have a wonderful amount of snow this season and I’ve recently acquired some new cross country skis.
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