Light Touring Gear Reviewed

Fischer Sbound 112

112-78-95mm  |  5lb. 11oz.  |  $395

The Fischer Sbound 112 climbed like crazy, largely, we thought, due to a waxless scaled pattern—inset in a sintered base—that was about three inches longer than those on other skis. But they turned with alacrity. “On the descent they were very quick—and suggested shorter turns,” said one tester. Could we feel their “Nordic Rocker?” Hard to tell, though the fore body seemed to have a long, even flex.