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Nordic

24.03.24

Undisputed Leader

This year's World Cup season came to a traditional end with the air show in Planica. The Austrian eagles Stefan Kraft and Daniel Huber completed the season adding to Fischer’s totals of four Overall globes and eight discipline World Cup globes. With 129 World Cup victories, 104 second and 99 third place finishes - which accounts for 55% of all podium places in the 23l24 World Cup - Fischer continued its position as the most successful ski, boot and binding brand for the 15th time in a row since the 09l10 season.

Fischer tops biathlon World Championships again

Nordic

19.02.24

Fischer tops biathlon World Championships again

Pure yellow shined brightly on the podium framed by the night sky of Nove Mesto. With his victory in the final Mass Start, Johannes Thingnes Bø from Norway crowned himself the most successful World Championship athlete and, at the same time, his supplier Fischer once again was the most successful ski, boot and binding brand at the Biathlon World Championships in Nove Mesto.

Work so hard that everything you do looks simple: Jarl Magnus Riiber

Nordic

15.02.24

Work so hard that everything you do looks simple: Jarl Magnus Riiber

The Norwegian Jarl Magnus Riiber describes himself as a veteran but remains one of the best in Nordic combined. From a young age, Jarl followed the World Cup and always knew he wanted to become a professional athlete. Until the season 23l24 he has already won the overall World Cup four times and is one of the all-time best with the most World Cup victories in his discipline.

Fischer celebrates a century of excellence in sporting goods

Alpine, Nordic, Hockey

18.01.24

Fischer celebrates a century of excellence in sporting goods

Fischer, a global leader in the sporting goods industry, is thrilled to announce the celebration of its 100th anniversary. Since its inception in 1924, Fischer has been at the forefront of innovation and quality in the world of sports equipment, and this milestone is a testament to the company's unwavering commitment to excellence.

Kikkan - A New Documentary about Kikkan Randall

Nordic

29.12.23

Kikkan - A New Documentary about Kikkan Randall

Kikkan Randall spent most of her adult life attempting to win an Olympic Gold Medal. After accomplishing her goal in 2018, her life took a sudden turn with a cancer diagnosis. Her story is presented in a new documentary, "Kikkan."

Do what you want but do it the best you can: Tarjei Boe

Nordic

13.12.23

Do what you want but do it the best you can: Tarjei Boe

Norwegian biathlete Tarje Bø made his Olympic debut at the 2010 Games in Vancouver, where he won his first gold medal in the relay. Since then, he has been busy collecting World Cup points as well as Olympic and World Championship medals all over the world. Together with his younger brother Johannes Thingnes Bø, they have become the first pair of siblings in history to make it onto the podium together at a competition.

Nordic

20.11.23

Off we go into the new season!

The athletes preparing carefully for the approaching 23l24 season, and the preparations at Fischer are also in full swing. Here’s a look behind the scenes with Gerhard Urain, Head of Nordic Racing Service at Fischer.

How to get Ready for Cross-Country Ski Season

Nordic

17.11.23

How to get Ready for Cross-Country Ski Season

When the mornings feel crisp and the leaves start falling, Nordic skiers can feel it in their bones: It’s time to start preparing for the season ahead. One of the best ways to make sure you and your equipment is ready for a successful first ski outing is to spend some time in the fall dialing everything in. Having slow skis or feeling completely out of breath during your first ski of the season is a sure way to put a damper on the start of the season. Fortunately, there are a few easy solutions to ensure a fun and fast outing as soon as the snow falls. 

What type of cross-country skis should I buy?

Nordic

17.11.23

What type of cross-country skis should I buy?

Knowing which cross-country skis to buy can be intimidating, especially if you’re relatively new to the sport. There are different sidecuts, lengths, widths, base patterns, colors, names, and categories to choose from. 

Nordic

17.11.23

Picking the Right Ski Length and Flex

Seeing a ski shop wall crammed full of Nordic skis in different shapes, sizes, and colors can be overwhelming for the new skier. One of the most important questions any skier can ask is: “How long should my skis be?” There are a lot of factors that go into the answer. Is it a skate ski or a classic ski? Where will you be skiing? What is your experience level? Here we’ll explore how each of these factors impacts what ski length you should choose and how that might change over time.

Nordic

15.11.23

It always works out: Kasper Stadaas

Kasper Stadaas was successful in sprints at the beginning of his career and now competes at the highest level in long-distance races. Besides cross-country skiing, the Norwegian's great passions include golf and travelling.