Race preparation usually starts after you buy the skis, and the Fischer Aerolite Skate 80 does a surprising amount of it at the factory. The pair arrives flex-matched by machine, stone ground, and treated for glide, which is work a racer would otherwise pay for or spend an evening doing. An air core keeps swing weight low through every push. Skaters training seriously get most of what the race room offers without the race room price. [boot PKG overview]

Who it's for:

Advanced and advanced intermediate skaters, citizen racers, and committed fitness skiers who log real volume. It's the right call for someone whose technique is solid enough to load a ski properly and who wants race-level glide without stepping into the cost of a World Cup pair.

Things to consider:

Sitting a step below the Speedmax range means the very top base material stays out of reach, so national-level racers will want to keep climbing. The Aerolite Skate 90 also offers a choice of medium or stiff flex, which matters for skiers at the heavier or more powerful end of the scale.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Body weight, not height, determines the right length here, and Fischer publishes a chart for it. Where you ski should break any tie: flat, fast trails reward the extra glide of a longer pair, while rolling courses with tight corners are easier to handle on the shorter option. [boot sizing specifics]