Review: Fischer Ranger 108 Skis · 2023
By Ski Expert
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Fischer Ranger 108 Skis · 2024
$474.98
$949.95
50% off
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The Curated Take
4.3/5
The Fischer Ranger 108 Skis are ideal for advanced skiers seeking a versatile, one-ski quiver. Excelling in powder with a 108-width underfoot and providing notable flotation, they are also good at carving for a wide ski. Their design includes a playful yet stable construction, with metal under the boot for high-speed stability and softer tips for agility. Durable enough for heavy use, they are ideal for big mountain and powder skiing but require good technique on groomers. They are not recommended for beginners or intermediates, as aggressive skiing is needed to maximize their potential.
Ideal for
- Excellent versatility
- A one-ski quiver that can do it all
Not ideal for
- Not the best for plowing through crud
- Good technique is needed to use the ski on groomers
Turn Ease
With the wide tip and tail and low turn radius, this ski turns well for its size. Most skis at this width do not perform well on harder snow. The...Read more
Playfulness
This ski has the ideal amount of playfulness for what it is. The ski is stiff under the boot but soft in the tips. This allows me to ski aggressively...Read more
Durability
I've had the skis for about a season and a half and have never had any issues with delamination. The topsheet is a durable plastic that holds up to wear...Read more
High Speed Stability
While these skis are playful in the tips, the metal underneath the boots allows me to turn on the "gas pedal." I have never felt scared to speed down a...Read more
Carving
While it isn't a carving-specific ski, it carves miles ahead of other similar-width skis. With good form, one can get on edge on them. A tight-turning radius lets me get...Read more
Versatility
One of the biggest selling points to me was the skis' versatility. I can take this ski anywhere. I use it in every condition imaginable, from powder days to icy...Read more
Flotation
At 108 underfoot, this ski can handle deep days. With little camber and a lot of rocker, this ski is fun in powder. While I have wider resort skis, these...Read more
Expert Reviews of the Fischer Ranger 108 Skis
max pilling The Fischer Ranger 108 Ski is ideal for big mountain/powder skiers who don't want to sacrifice versatility. It is great for big mountain lines. The Ranger 108 is stable enough to stomp landings and soft enough to slash powder turns, so it is an excellent all-rounder. At 108 underfoot, it excels in powder, but because of its short turn radius, I can still carve great on the groomers. I use this ski as my daily driver at Alta Ski Resort on all but the deepest days. It can handle any amount of powder. The 108 is ideal for those who want to tour and get out in the backcountry. It excels in soft snow and is a blast to carve and slash my way around the mountain. It is light enough to throw some touring bindings on it but also durable to ski in the resort. So far, the Ranger 108 is my favorite wide-all mountain ski. It is stable at high speeds while not being too stiff. It has an excellent flex for those looking for a more freeride/all-mountain freestyle ski. The Fischer Ranger 108 is a great do-it-all ski.
Product Specs
| Age Group | Adult |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Includes bindings | No |
| Model year | 2024 |
| Ski type | All Mountain, Big Mountain, Freeride |
| Skill level | Advanced, Expert |
Review Ratings
Turn Ease
4/5
max pilling gave 4 of 5 stars. With the wide tip and tail and low turn radius, this ski turns well for its size. Most skis at this width do not perform well on harder snow. The Ranger 108s are maneuverable for bumps and tight trees and carve great. They are very playful and great at slashing and surfing down the mountain when in powder. One must have good form when skiing on groomers to get them on edge because they are wide. However, advanced skiers will find they turn better than any other ski with the same width.
Playfulness
4/5
max pilling gave 4 of 5 stars. This ski has the ideal amount of playfulness for what it is. The ski is stiff under the boot but soft in the tips. This allows me to ski aggressively and plow through chop without sacrificing playing around the mountain. I can slash in powder, do nose butters, and turn at slow speeds without sacrificing speed or stability.
Durability
5/5
max pilling gave 5 of 5 stars. I've had the skis for about a season and a half and have never had any issues with delamination. The topsheet is a durable plastic that holds up to wear and tear. I often use these for touring, and they have withstood all the beatings I have given them through the seasons. Even after landing on rocks, I still have not had any core shots on the base of the skis. After snapping three pairs of other skis the season before, the Ranger 108 skis have stood up to all I throw at them.
High Speed Stability
4/5
max pilling gave 4 of 5 stars. While these skis are playful in the tips, the metal underneath the boots allows me to turn on the "gas pedal." I have never felt scared to speed down a groomed run or boost through a choppy landing. These skis have an ideal mix of stability and playfulness, allowing me to have both without sacrificing each other.
Carving
4/5
max pilling gave 4 of 5 stars. While it isn't a carving-specific ski, it carves miles ahead of other similar-width skis. With good form, one can get on edge on them. A tight-turning radius lets me get my shoulder to the ground on carves.
Versatility
5/5
max pilling gave 5 of 5 stars. One of the biggest selling points to me was the skis' versatility. I can take this ski anywhere. I use it in every condition imaginable, from powder days to icy groomers. This ski is a great one-ski quiver if one primarily skis freeride terrain but doesn't want to sacrifice the rest of the mountain. I ski these mostly at Alta, Utah, and in the backcountry, and I have never felt like this ski was the wrong ski for the day.
Flotation
4/5
max pilling gave 4 of 5 stars. At 108 underfoot, this ski can handle deep days. With little camber and a lot of rocker, this ski is fun in powder. While I have wider resort skis, these are my widest backcountry skis, and I used them on some deep days this season. Not once have I wanted more flotation. With a 108 width, these skis excel in soft snow without sacrificing the rest of the mountain.
FAQs
What do you love about this product?
max pilling The Fischer Ranger 108 is one of the most versatile skis for the all-mountain freeride skier. I love this ski on the soft snow, but it also is an excellent pick for a few days after the storm when the snow isn't so soft, or I can only find pockets of soft snow. Its versatility allows me to use it in almost any condition.
What was your favorite moment with this gear?
max pilling I tested these skis on a powder day at Alta before they were released. I sidestepped up the bowl and got the first tracks. After hitting a cliff, I shred blower powder for a few hundred feet. After the bowl, I went onto the groomed run, and I was very surprised by how deep of a carve I could get. It showed the versatility of this ski. One moment, I was skiing powder; the next, I was laying carves down. Since then, I have almost exclusively used this ski as my daily driver.
What is the value for the money versus other options?
max pilling This ski has great value compared to other skis. Other brands might have a powder day ski, an all-mountain ski, and a touring ski. But the Fischer Ranger 108 is so versatile that I can easily get away with this being the only ski I ever ride. It carves excellent, but it also skis powder great. The ski is durable so that I can keep it for many seasons. With all this in mind, it makes the price tag worth it.
