Fischer S Bound 98 Nordic Touring Ski Skis - Nordic Skis Fischer
Fischer S Bound 98 Nordic Touring Ski Skis - Nordic Skis Fischer

Fischer S Bound 98 Nordic Touring Ski

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The Fischer S Bound 98 Nordic Touring Ski is a 98-69-88 mm nordic backcountry ski with a waxless Crown base, built for rolling terrain and moderate descents on nordic gear.
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69 mm Nordic Backcountry Ski

Fischer S Bound 98 Nordic Touring Ski

The Fischer S Bound 98 Nordic Touring Ski is a nordic backcountry ski for skiers who want to cover distance on rolling terrain, forest trails, and gentle hills and still make turns on the way down. A 98-69-88 mm shape with a deep sidecut and a nordic rockered tip turns readily on a narrow platform, and the Offtrack Crown base, a waxless fishscale pattern underfoot, grips for kick and glide without wax or skins. Built on a paulownia wood core with a full-length steel edge, the Fischer S Bound 98 suits nordic touring, hut trips on forest roads, and moderate backcountry descents on nordic gear.

Specs Verified Ratings synthesized from verified manufacturer specs.

Is This the Right Ski for You?

Best For
Nordic touring skiers who travel rolling terrain and moderate slopes on NNN BC, Xplore, or 75 mm gear and want a waxless base and real turning ability.
Consider Another Ski If
You ski steep backcountry descents, want alpine touring or pin-tech bindings, or want a wide ski for deep snow.

CCBB Ski Ratings

Uphill Efficiency
5/5
Fishscale base, 69 mm waist
Downhill Performance
2/5
69 mm waist, nordic camber
Soft Snow Float
2/5
98 mm shovel, 69 mm waist
Firm Snow Grip
3/5
Full-length steel edge, deep sidecut

Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.

Ski Profile

Dimensions98-69-88 mm (all lengths)
Rocker ProfileNordic rockered tip, nordic camber
Core and LaminatePaulownia with Air Channel
Skin FitEasy Skin 65 or Super Skin 66
Recommended UseNordic backcountry touring

Why We Like It

  • The Offtrack Crown fishscale base grips on gentle climbs and glides on the flats without wax, so a rolling tour never stops for a skin change.
  • A 98-69-88 mm shape gives a 29 mm difference between shovel and waist, which is what lets a narrow nordic ski carve and telemark on moderate slopes.
  • Air Channel construction, a paulownia core with hollow channels running through it, keeps the ski light for long kilometers on nordic gear.
  • Dual-Skin compatibility takes either a short Easy Skin for added grip or a full-length Super Skin for steep, icy climbs.

Best Uses

  • Nordic backcountry touring on rolling terrain
  • Forest roads and trail networks off the groomed track
  • Hut trips on nordic gear
  • Moderate descents with telemark or parallel turns
  • Winter travel where waxless grip saves time

Ski Selection Advice

The Fischer S Bound 98 comes in 159, 169, 179, and 189 cm, and nordic skis are sized by skier weight with a pack, since the ski's camber has to flatten under that weight for the fishscale base to grip. Heavier skiers and skiers carrying overnight packs should size up; lighter skiers who want quicker turns can size down.

This is a nordic touring ski, so pair it with a nordic backcountry binding: Rottefella Xplore Off Track, NNN BC, or a 75 mm three-pin binding, matched to your boot. For steep or icy climbs, the Dual-Skin system takes Fischer's Easy Skin 65 in the kick zone or a full-length Super Skin 66.

Technical Specifications Click to expand

Shape and Sizing

Dimensions98-69-88 mm (all lengths)
Lengths159, 169, 179, 189 cm
Rocker ProfileNordic rockered tip with nordic camber underfoot

Construction and Use

CorePaulownia wood core with Air Channel construction
ConstructionOfftrack Crown waxless base on a Sintec base, full-length steel edge, Dual-Skin attachment
Recommended UseNordic backcountry touring
Binding TypeNordic backcountry: Rottefella Xplore Off Track, NNN BC, or 75 mm
Skin CompatibilityFischer Easy Skin 65 (kick zone) or Super Skin 66 (full length)

Compare the Fischer S Bound 98

Fischer S Bound 98 vs. Voile Hyper V6 BC

The Voile Hyper V6 BC also uses a scale base underfoot, but on a 99 mm alpine touring ski at 178 cm with a hybrid rocker, built for alpine touring bindings and real descents. Choose the Hyper V6 BC if the tour ends on a big slope, and the Fischer S Bound 98 if the day is mostly travel on nordic gear.

Voile Hyper V6 BC Alpine Touring Skis

Fischer S Bound 98 vs. Voile HyperVector BC

The Voile HyperVector BC pairs Traction Pattern scales with a 90 to 98 mm carving shape and alpine touring bindings, at 1,290 g per ski at 177 cm. It skis steep, firm descents that the S Bound 98 is not built for. Choose the HyperVector BC for alpine terrain, and the S Bound 98 for long, rolling tours on nordic boots.

Voile HyperVector BC Alpine Touring Skis

Fischer S Bound 98 vs. Voile HyperVector

The Voile HyperVector is a smooth-base alpine touring ski, 96 mm underfoot at 177 cm, that climbs on skins and carves firm snow. The Fischer S Bound 98 trades that downhill ability for waxless kick and glide and a far lighter nordic setup. Choose on terrain: steep backcountry for the HyperVector, rolling miles for the S Bound 98.

Voile HyperVector Alpine Touring Skis

Common Questions

Who should buy the Fischer S Bound 98?
The Fischer S Bound 98 suits nordic touring skiers who travel rolling backcountry terrain on NNN BC, Xplore, or 75 mm gear and want to turn on moderate slopes. The fishscale base handles gentle climbs without skins, and the 98-69-88 mm sidecut makes the ski turn more readily than a straight nordic ski.
What bindings work with the Fischer S Bound 98?
The Fischer S Bound 98 takes nordic backcountry bindings: Rottefella Xplore Off Track, NNN BC, or a 75 mm three-pin binding, matched to your boot. Fischer shows it with the Xplore Off Track.
Is the Fischer S Bound 98 an alpine touring ski?
No. The 98 in the name is the shovel width, not the waist. The Fischer S Bound 98 measures 98-69-88 mm and is a nordic backcountry ski built for nordic boots and bindings. Skiers who want alpine touring bindings and steep descents should look at a ski 90 mm or wider underfoot.
How does the Crown base work?
The Offtrack Crown is a waxless fishscale pattern in the base underfoot. When you weight the ski, the camber flattens and the scales grip the snow for a kick; when you glide, the camber lifts the scales off the snow. That is why sizing by skier weight matters on the Fischer S Bound 98.
Do I need skins with the Fischer S Bound 98?
Not for rolling terrain, where the Crown base grips. For steeper or icy climbs, the Dual-Skin system takes Fischer's Easy Skin 65, a short skin in the kick zone, or the full-length Super Skin 66.
What length Fischer S Bound 98 should I choose?
The Fischer S Bound 98 comes in 159, 169, 179, and 189 cm. Size by your weight with a pack: heavier skiers and skiers on overnight trips size up so the camber works correctly, and lighter skiers can size down for quicker turns.

Our Verdict

The Fischer S Bound 98 Nordic Touring Ski is a nordic backcountry ski for skiers who measure a day in distance rather than vertical. A 98-69-88 mm sidecut turns on moderate slopes, the Offtrack Crown base kicks and glides without wax or skins, and a paulownia Air Channel core keeps the ski light. Steep descents call for an alpine touring setup, and for rolling terrain, forest roads, and hut trips on nordic gear the Fischer S Bound 98 is an efficient choice.