The Fischer Twin Skin Superlite was one of our most-tested skis this year. It has a great blend of light weight and performance that make it not only accessible for beginners and less-experienced skiers, but also for higher-end skiers who see the value of having a fun yet strong ski. For classic skiers looking for a light skin ski for long distance skiing, the Twin Skin Superlite is a fantastic choice. Packed with features, these skis have a WC Pro base for super-flast glide and a 1290-gram weight at the 194 cm length. Built with an Air Core Basalite, the Basalt fibers take the space of the milled-out air channels and give the skis extra strength and power for better performance.
Peg Lackey skied the 184 and had a pretty favorable opinion of the whole thing. She gave the skis 5’s out of 5 for weight, versatility, and overall impression. As a lightweight touring ski, this is a great feature. Peg notes that “the skin was smooth gripping the snow—did not grab and jerk even when encountering powder—no slip uphill. Glide was smooth though not as long as I like.” Peg didn’t have this issue with the Twin Skin Carbon, so that’s a likely difference in the quality and performance, and an intricate nuance for a skier to pick up on.
Also on the 184, Mackenzie Rizio noted a similar comparison to the Carbon version of the ski, especially when it comes to weight. Regardless, she scored the ski 4’s out of 5 for stability and overall impression. At a few hundred grams heavier than the carbon, Mackenzie notes that “these skis are a bit heavy. The skins were very good—they felt the best out of all the skin skis that I tried today (3 pairs). They weren’t the fastest or narrowest skis, but would be great for recreational skiers looking for a quiet ski without having to wax and without sacrificing speed.”
Jeff Neagle called his 194 “super smooth. Really nice both kick and glide. I felt faster on these than the R-Skin from Rossignol, but it felt light and I got good energy out of the kick—surprisingly good!” These comments echo Jeff’s scores of 4’s for speed, stability, glide, and weight. His overall impression score of 5 out of 5 is a good sign that these skis will have a wide audience and broad appeal. At the end of the day, it’s all about having a good time, and Jeff notes that it’s “just a lot of fun as a classic ski. Yay!”
Sam Purnell skied the 184 and had high scores for everything but weight, indicating that she, like Mackenzie, found it on the heavy side. But for most of the ski world, weight equates to stability, so there’s always a tradeoff somewhere. She notes that the skis are “great for intermediate skiers looking for that waxless skin ski. Amazing grip and really nice glide. I liked the lower camber. Still great for a beginner who’s looking to move to the next level.” And in regards to that weight, Sam proclaims that they’re “a bit on the wider side so they have good stability.”
This is the ski for that higher-end recreational skier looking to advance their skills and overall distance. While not a race ski, it still has a lot of the features and build quality that the upper-end skis have, but in a more accessible and more affordable package. The overall feel and construction of the ski make it a winner for a huge range of skier types and abilities.
