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Am I ready for the Fischer Ranger 102 2026?

The Fischer Ranger 102 is a 101 mm ski that feels balanced overall. Here is where you stand against it, worked out from its published flex, radius and weight.

The short answer

Ready

Yes, you look ready for this ski. The flex is 1.1 times what your weight and usual speed bend, inside the 0.8 to 1.2 range that feels right.

Assuming an intermediate skier at 80 kg (a typical adult, as no weight was given), on a 176 cm length. Verdict bands are Ready, Close and Not yet. Set your weight and level below, or fill in your lift ticket on the skis page.

Your weight and speed

Drag to see when the ski bends and when it doesn’t. Starts at a typical adult until you set yours.

Ability

Sets the usual speed (35 km/h) and edge angle (35°) the model uses.

Speed at which the ski bends (km/h)

080 km/h
Bend ratio1.1 × (0.8 to 1.2 feels right)
Needs to bend at25 km/h
Edge angle to turn itnone needed (you usually reach 35°)
Metal layers · feelnot stated · balanced

Why it comes out as Ready

  • NeutralLevel

    Assuming an intermediate skier at 80 kg (a typical adult, as no weight was given), on a 176 cm length.

  • HelpsFlex

    The flex is 1.1 times what your weight and usual speed bend, inside the 0.8 to 1.2 range that feels right.

  • HelpsMetal

    It feels balanced overall.

  • HelpsSpeed

    It starts to bend around 25 km/h, and you usually ski around 35.

  • HelpsEdge

    Its 15.7 m sidecut turns at the radii you like without a high edge angle.

  • HelpsSnow

    On groomed snow its edge hold for your level is on the limit.

What to work on

Nothing to build first. The numbers say this ski suits the way you ski.

Skis nearby

  • Softer sibling

    Fischer Nightstick 104, top view, 172 cm: tip 137 mm (est.), waist 103 mm (est.), tail 127 mm (est.)

    Fischer Nightstick 104

    Bends at 20 km/h · Ready for a typical skier

    See the ski

  • Stiffer sibling

    Fischer Transalp 98 CTI, top view, 176 cm: tip 132 mm, waist 98 mm, tail 117 mm

    Fischer Transalp 98 CTI

    Bends at 30 km/h · Ready for a typical skier

    See the ski

  • Symptom

    Too much ski

    What it feels like when a ski is stiffer than you load it.

    Read the Feel page

Siblings are shown for a typical intermediate skier. Open one to see it for your weight and level.

Where to buy

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