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Fischer Ranger 102 2026

Category
Freeride
Profile
not stated
Lengths
169 · 176 · 183 · 190 cm
Tip / waist / tail
136est. / 101est. / 126est. mm
Radius
15.7 mest. at 176 cm
Weight
not stated
Core
not stated
Metal
not stated
Carbon
not stated
Sidewall
Sandwich
Base
not stated
RRP
No RRP published
Intended ability
not stated
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Lengths and published dimensions

Dimensions by length
LengthTip (mm)Waist (mm)Tail (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g, per ski)
169 cm136.0est.101.0est.126.0est.14.5est.not published
176 cm136.0est.101.0est.126.0est.15.7est.not published
183 cm136.0101.0126.017.01,760
190 cm136.0est.101.0est.126.0est.18.3est.not published
Fischer Ranger 102, top view, 176 cm: tip 136 mm (est.), waist 101 mm (est.), tail 126 mm (est.)TAIL 126 mm (est.)WAIST 101 mm (est.)TIP 136 mm (est.)

TAIL 126 mm (est.)WAIST 101 mm (est.)TIP 136 mm (est.)

“est.” marks a number the maker does not publish: ours. Where each number was read is under “Where these numbers come from” at the bottom.

What the model says

Carve radius, to scale

  • Sidecut radius: 15.724327391083637 m (est.)
  • Carve radius at 30° edge: 13.6 m
  • Carve radius at 45° edge: 11.1 m
All three drawn on one scale, from the same starting point. A smaller arc is a tighter turn.

Edge hold and float

  • Edge hold: 97%, Holds well
  • Float: 73%, Floats well
Ticks mark where the word changes. For 90 kg at 176 cm: hold on groomed snow, float in powder. Model figures, not measurements.

The Fischer Ranger 102 at 176 cm, worked out by the Edge Lab model for three skier weights.

  • 70 kg skier

    Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
    13.6 / 11.1 / 7.9 m
    Edge hold, groomed
    Holds well (100%)
    Edge hold, ice
    On the limit (64%)
    Float, powder
    Floats well (85%)

  • 90 kg skier

    Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
    13.6 / 11.1 / 7.9 m
    Edge hold, groomed
    Holds well (97%)
    Edge hold, ice
    On the limit (60%)
    Float, powder
    Floats well (73%)

  • 110 kg skier

    Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
    13.6 / 11.1 / 7.9 m
    Edge hold, groomed
    Holds well (95%)
    Edge hold, ice
    Slides (57%)
    Float, powder
    Some float (66%)
The Fischer Ranger 102 at 176 cm, worked out by the Edge Lab model for three skier weights.
SkierCarve radius at 30° / 45° / 60° edgeEdge hold, groomedEdge hold, iceFloat, powder
70 kg13.6 / 11.1 / 7.9 mHolds well (100%)On the limit (64%)Floats well (85%)
90 kg13.6 / 11.1 / 7.9 mHolds well (97%)On the limit (60%)Floats well (73%)
110 kg13.6 / 11.1 / 7.9 mHolds well (95%)Slides (57%)Some float (66%)

These are the model’s numbers, not measurements. Carve radius comes from the sidecut, so it does not change with weight; edge hold and float do. Flex and camber are our estimates (see “What the model uses” below).

By ability

The Fischer Ranger 102 at 176 cm for a 90 kg skier on groomed snow. Reviewers are mostly experts, so read the left of each band for what most skiers get.

Edge hold

On firm snow, 176 cm
  • First-timer: slides (18%)
  • Beginner: slides (39%)
  • Intermediate: on the limit (68%), assumed level
  • Advanced: holds well (92%)
  • Expert: holds well (97%)
assumed intermediate: on the limit (68%)

Float

In soft snow
  • First-timer: some float (56%)
  • Beginner: some float (60%)
  • Intermediate: some float (63%), assumed level
  • Advanced: some float (68%)
  • Expert: floats well (73%)
assumed intermediate: some float (63%)

Ease

How forgiving it is
  • First-timer: hard (23%)
  • Beginner: easy (85%)
  • Intermediate: easy (100%), assumed level
  • Advanced: easy (92%)
  • Expert: easy (81%)
assumed intermediate: easy (100%)

Our model, run with working assumptions about how each level skis (edge angle, speed, how much weight reaches the edge). Not measurements. The marked cell assumes an intermediate skier; compare with your own details to see your own level.

Who it suits

It suits

  • 70 kg, intermediate, on groomers314 of 802 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
    • Carve radius about 12.6 m at 30° edge and 10.3 m at 45° (169 cm)
    • Built from 4 reviews, 0 by testers within 10 kg of you
    • Strongest here: edge hold. Even its weakest part, float, is solid.
  • 90 kg, advanced, all over the mountain237 of 802 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
    • Carve radius about 13.6 m at 30° edge and 11.1 m at 45° (176 cm)
  • 110 kg, expert, off-piste in soft snow213 of 802 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
    • Carve radius about 14.7 m at 30° edge and 12 m at 45° (183 cm)

It doesn’t suit

It lands in the top half of the catalogue for all three skiers we check.

What the model uses

Physics inputs
Flex underfoot158 N·m²est.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Camber height3.3 mmest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Tip rocker24.8 % of lengthest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Tail rocker13.4 % of lengthest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Tip rocker height18.4 mmest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Tail rocker height8.6 mmest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Mount point offset-6.4 cmest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)

Made of

Construction
SidewallSandwich
Maker's descriptionSandwich Sidewall Construction, Shaped Ti 0.5, Flex Cut

Only what the maker prints. A field left out is one the maker does not state.

What reviewers say

Reviews from Realskiers (opens in a new tab)

  • 2023 Fischer Ranger 102

    Reviewed as the 2023 model.

    The redesigned Ranger 102 retains its surfy, playful persona while incorporating Titanal underfoot for added dampness. It excels in fresh powder, softer snow, and crud, catering to skiers who favor drifting and smearing. While aggressive hard-charging skiers may find the softer tip and tail loose on firm terrain, it remains an accessible, versatile big-mountain tool.

    Read the full review (opens in a new tab)

  • 2024 Fischer Ranger 102

    Reviewed as the 2024 model.

    The 2024 Fischer Ranger 102 merges aspects of earlier Ti and FR constructions, offering a surfy, loose feel at the tip and tail alongside enhanced edge grip from a Titanal plate placed underfoot. Featuring an accessible, softer flex, it serves skiers venturing into sidecountry terrain well while retaining dependable underfoot security.

    “retaining the loose and smeary extremities of the old 102 FR”
    Read the full review (opens in a new tab)

  • From video

    2027 Fischer Ranger 102 - SkiEssentials Ski Test Review

    SkiEssentials · 17 Aug 2026 · 176 cm tested

    Reviewed as the 2027 model.

    The Fischer Ranger 102 continues unchanged with a poplar and beech core and targeted shaped titanal. It bridges the gap between all-mountain and freeride, offering a smooth, predictable, and composed ride in mixed terrain. While directional at heart, its tip and tail profile allow playful and freestyle maneuvers. It accommodates advancing intermediates up to expert skiers seeking a versatile, accessible wider ski.

    Watch on YouTube from 6:01 (opens in a new tab)

  • From video

    2026 Fischer Ranger 102 - SkiEssentials Ski Test Review

    SkiEssentials · 8 Aug 2025 · 176 cm tested

    The Fischer Ranger 102 returns structurally unchanged for 2026, offering great agility, playful flex, and maneuverability. While not an aggressive carving machine, its beech and poplar wood core with shaped Titanal underfoot provides quiet dampness and stability in chop and softer snow. Featuring deep rocker lines and tapered tips, it pivots and drifts easily in tight spaces and trees, catering well to intermediate through expert skiers seeking a versatile wider all-mountain ride.

    Watch on YouTube from 6:20 (opens in a new tab)

  • From video

    2025 Fischer Ranger 102 - SkiEssentials.com Ski Test Review

    SkiEssentials · 17 Sept 2024 · 176 cm tested

    Reviewed as the 2025 model.

    Jeff from SkiEssentials tests the 2025 Fischer Ranger 102, noting it returns with fresh cosmetics paying homage to earlier models. It features a beech/poplar wood core, shaped Titanal underfoot, and a supple flex pattern. He finds it highly compliant, damp, smooth, and great for carving on groomers and maneuvering in trees, though its damped feel may feel overly muted to skiers seeking high rebound energy.

    Watch on YouTube from 7:07 (opens in a new tab)

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Where these numbers come fromfischersports.com, edgelab.ski, read 14 Oct 2026· “est.” marks ours

Numbers come from the maker’s own pages, with the date we read them. “est.” marks a number the maker does not publish: ours.