The Aerolite 60 Classic skis from Fischer kind of bridge the gap between recreational and race-level classic skis. In other words, although these skis fall into what we consider more of a recreational category, there is significant trickle down from Fischer��s race-ready skis and the Aerolite 60 packs plenty of performance in an affordable package. Fischer’s Air Core Basalite construction results in a ski that’s impressively lightweight for the price. You get good kick and glide out of these skis thanks to an energetic, efficient feel. There aren’t any fish scales or integrated skins on these skis, so you need to be ready to apply kick wax. While their performance is perfectly appropriate for a beginner, you will need to learn how to properly wax the kick zone, which is something to consider if you’re new to the sport.
Jeff Neagle found the Aerolite 60 Classic skis to provide a very rewarding skiing experience. “For skiers who like to go to their local touring center and see how many kilometers they can log without necessarily worrying about how fast they’re going, the Aerolite 60 is a great ski. It’s kind of fun to apply kick wax again too, although I can understand why some skiers would find that to be too much work.” Jeff also found that also it’s not necessarily a race-level ski, the Aerolite 60 responds really well to good technique. “If you have reasonably good classic technique, you can move right along on these skis. Not as fast as the more expensive models, but definitely not just a shuffler ski.”
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Jeff even thought a developing racer could benefit from the Aerolite 60. “You’re not going to get on many podiums with this ski, but I could see it working well for a high school level racer who needs to stick to a budget when choosing their skis. Not everyone can justify ~$700 race skis, and these will allow you to compete without being at a significant disadvantage.” Jeff also commented on their application, comparing them to some of the more versatile skis in the Recreational Classic category. “With the narrow width and waxable base, you’re not going to be using these off-trail very often. For skiers looking to make their own tracks, there are definitely better options and I’d generally recommend something with a scaled grip system, but if you’re sticking to groomed tracks at a touring center, these are great.”
If you’re looking to log some kilometers at your local touring center this season, consider the Aerolite 60 from Fischer. It’s a great value coming in under $300 and its performance will satisfy all but serious racers. Smooth, fast, forgiving, and a lot of fun, and you get to apply kick wax!
