It seems as if Joel has a new favorite! News from Kristy is that he can’t stop talking about the new Fischer Speedmax Classic Rollerski—now available here at the Moon.
Weighing in at just 830g, the Speedmax is the lightest rollerski on the market. Full Carbon Construction provides for a solid and stable ride, while the innovative Arch Bridge shape lowers the standing height and increases the ground clearance for exceptional control. The wide FR wheels have a softcore to help dampen your ride and a durable, abrasion-resistant outer layer to reduce wear. The Speedmax is available in two flexes based on skier weight.
Joel tested out the stiff, and here is what he had to say, “The stiff is plenty flexy and comfortable on a bumpy rough asphalt road. The wheels are 3 mm shorter and wider than my V2 910s or Fischer Carbonlites. Also the shaft is about 3cm longer. I like these changes. The longer length helps stabilize tracking forward in both double poling and classic striding. The frame is also a few mm lower to the ground, partly due to the lower wheels but also the frame is a thinner box. This gets the skier’s center of gravity lower and helps in feeling more in control.”
We also had new staff member Chris Hecker try the Speedmax Rollerskis out. Check out this welcome to learn more about Chris H. and his background. Chris H. has extensive rollerski experience and had a solid outing on the Speedmax.
“This past weekend I was able to take these out and really get a feel for the new concept and design in the classic ski. The Fischer Speedmax classic ski has a slightly longer wheelbase (distance from front wheel to back wheel), allowing the ski to have more flex and camber in the shaft. Even though it is a solid carbon fiber shaft it still has a lot of flex to it and was able to absorb some of the bumpier sections of road. The wheels are another interesting feature on these rollerskis because of the slightly wider wheels. I thought because they were slightly wider than a normal classic wheel that it would be slower but indeed the rubber is hard and in turn made the skis feel really fast.”
Chris H. had a “pretty fun ski” on the Speedmax, but it was a bit noisy, “One thing that I didn’t like about the skis is the hollow carbon-fiber core. Not because I am afraid it’s going to break but without a cover or plug for it the sound that echoes through the ski is really loud. In the smooth sections it was fine but any bump and you have a loud carbon fiber echoing noise.”
Both Joel and Chris H. thought a slower wheel might benefit some skiers, but the lower resistance, lower center of gravity, and wider wheels make the Speedmax a great ski, particularly for master skiers as well as those just starting out.
If you are looking for a skate rollerski, Fischer’s Carbonlite Skate 2020 is fantastic. The Carbonlite features Fischer’s innovative Air Core Composite frame construction, offering excellent vibration dampening for smooth, efficient performance that feels just like real snow.
We had Chris H. check these out, too. “The Carbonlite skate skis were amazing. I really didn’t have a bad thought throughout the entire ski. Stable, light, and just enough compression and flex to simulate a camber of a skate ski. I really tried to compress and bottom out the ski but couldn’t even come close. Really enjoyed this pair of skis.”
If you have any questions about any model of rollerski—classic or skate, give Chris H. or Joel a call or email. They can help you have your best rollerski experience yet.
