Grip and glide are two of the most important aspects of Nordic skiing, and the Fischer Voyager Crown ski setup has a good amount of both. Built for the beginner level skier all the way to fitness and adventure skiers, the Voyager blends the in-track and off-track with a combination of good construction and well-thought out design. From the Efficient Forward technology to the wood core with air channels, the Voyager will check a lot of boxes for a huge number of skiers. Our testers were pretty well aware of the ski’s limitations, with most of them noting that beginners and above will like the versatility and easy-going nature of the Voyager skis.
Jeffrey Siegel skied the 184 and had high scores for stability, overall impression, and kick grip. For an emerging skier, having that combination of grip and stability is super-important. Jeff doubles-down on his high scores with his comments. “Very good grip and glide. It’s very easy to use. Skis grab well and feel stable. They slide quickly for a beginner ski and climb pretty well. The width makes them feel forgiving.” For a bit of an added bonus for speed-enthusiasts, Jeff notes that the “skis wanted to take off in the flats and in the downhill.” Sounds like fun!
Peg Lackey skied the 174 and gave her high score of 5 out of 5 for stability. Again, when we’re looking at skis for beginners or emerging skiers, stability is a very nice quality to have. She calls the ski “easy skiing—I did not have to work very hard to kick and get good glide.” As noted, Peg calls out specifically the “good stability” and points it to people looking for something that’s “good as a touring center entry ski.” So when you’re looking to make the upgrade from the backyard to the Nordic center, the Voyager is a great tool for the job.
Echoing those sentiments, Josh Wolfgang on his 184, notes that he “thought this was a great entry-level ski. It had a good balance between glide/speed and stability. A little less stable, but you get pretty good glide out of it.” In terms of the intended use, Josh notes that “these skis, more than others in its category, want to be in-track.” A good point to pick up on, as some skis certainly feel better one way or another when it comes to in and out of track skiing.
Jake Inger hopped on the 184 and noted it as excellent in stability, with that category receiving a 5 out of 5. All other scores were 4’s with the exception of a 3 for weight. Can’t have it all, I guess. Jake notes that “these skis are great for any kind of skier—if you are looking to start skiing or are looking to go farther into the untraveled snow. The fish scales worked really well in both powder and groomed snow.” While some might be a bit disenchanted by the funky shape of the front of the ski, Jake never wavered. “Cool tip!” he exclaims.
Nordic skiing is not that easy, and when you come across a product that helps with the fun and ease of use, it’s good to grab it and take hold. For skiers looking to spend most of their time in the track at the Nordic center, the Fischer Voyager seems ready and willing to tackle even the tallest tasks.
