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all-mountain · directional

Fischer Ranger 96

5 available lengths: 159, 166, 173, 180, 187 cm
$800 MSRP
Fischer Ranger 96 — topsheet
The read

The Fischer Ranger 96 targets all-mountain and freeride skiers who want a directional ski capable across groomed and off-piste terrain. Its 96mm waist sits wider than most all-mountain skis in the catalog, and its titanal construction leans toward stability and composure in variable snow. The medium-long turn radius and above-median weight reward a skier who drives it with purpose rather than seeking a light, quick-pivoting tool.

Where it sits across every ski we carry

Waist 96 mm
Narrower · firmer-snow Wider · powder
Weight 1,610–2,100 g
Lighter · playful Heavier · damp & planted
Turn radius 15.0–19.0 m
Shorter · quick & nimble Longer · stable at speed
Tip taper 32 mm
Straighter · grippy More taper · loose

Specs & what they mean

What the Ranger 96's numbers add up to, as a model — the three things that define how it skis.

Turn & shape

A 17.0-meter radius draws medium-to-long turns and holds a line through them; a moderate taper keeps entry manageable without giving up much grip mid-arc.

Stability & dampness

A full titanal layup gives it a damp, planted build that holds a line through rough snow and rewards a forward, driving stance. At 1,850 g the damping comes without a heavy overall weight.

Float & width

At 96 mm it leans toward soft-snow float while keeping enough edge to hold when it firms up.
Metal
Titanal
Core
Not published
Rocker
Not published
Tail
Not published
Recommended binding
Not published
By length — exact specs for each size
Spec 159 cm166 cm173 cm180 cm187 cm
Tip (mm) 128.0128.0128.0128.0128.0
Waist (mm) 96.096.096.096.096.0
Tail (mm) 119.0119.0119.0119.0119.0
Radius (m) 15.016.017.018.019.0
Weight (g) 1,6101,7301,8501,9502,100

Common questions

How much does the Ranger 96 weigh?

Per ski, the Ranger 96 weighs 1,610–2,100 g across its lengths (1,610 g at 159 cm, 1,730 g at 166 cm, 1,850 g at 173 cm, 1,950 g at 180 cm, 2,100 g at 187 cm).

What is the Ranger 96's turn radius?

The Ranger 96 has a 15.0–19.0 m turn radius.

Similar all-mountain skis

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