Fischer Ranger 120 Vacuum Full Fit Review

Perfect freeride boot for short climbs and awesome downhills.

Fischer ranger 120 vacuum full fit review.

The ranger 12 vacuum returns tougher with a more comfortable fit and a stealthy matte finish that appealed. Powered by vacuum meaning the lower shell is easily molded with fischer s various vacuum tools. After that we conducted an additional fit test by fully thermomolding the new ultralon liner. The rc4 the curv gt line is a dream for hard to fit feet and bootfitters alike with velcro attachable pads around the ankle a removable tongue and a vacuum fit shell system.

Fischer says this full cure takes 24 hours. Vacuum molding will be the ace in the hole for wider and higher volume feet. Fischer ranger 12 vacuum full fit. The ranger 120 vacuum full fit.

Testers liked tipping turn to turn with the fischer hybrid 120 s upright stance and found that linking quick turns came easily. The ranger 12 vacuum full fit can shrink to a 96mm last or expand to a 106mm volume which pretty much covers the known universe. With performance on a par with the best 120 flex non walk mode alpine boots the fischer ranger free 120 alpine touring ski boots lead the pack in a slightly softer more comfortable and arguably more versatile boot that walks and tours as well as it skis. This material is in the ankle heel and instep area as well as in a fully moldable toebox and after giving it the real deal molding mission all fit areas were improved substantially.

Perfect fit thanks to vacuum fit and active fit zones in the boot liner. Our test team called the 2018 fischer hybrid 120 vacuum full fit a precise quick turner that skied well right out of the box. Fitters favorite best of category. That stands for dynafit tech fittings the standard for accessing the goods on lightweight touring bindings and not offered on the softer ranger one 120.

Grilamid shell and cuff construction keep the weight under 1600 grams per boot the cleverly placed walk mode switch lies nearly concealed. This boot is 100mm in. If you re a serious backcountry skier check out fischer s transalp collection of alpine touring boots. The fischer ranger 12 is a side country boot for aggressive skiers who spend most of their time skiing the resort but like to hop into the backcountry every once a while.