Fischer arrives at LCN
When we started Left Coast Nordic (LCN) our goal was to make available products for the athletic cross country skier that were hard to find in our area. The products such as grip waxes, brushes, rollerskis, and race level glide waxes were an obvious place to start as these just couldn’t be found easily. Historical demand for these products existed but not in the quantities that interested larger retailers. Plus, there was a higher level of expertise required to be able to sell and service. A perfect opportunity for skiers who were coaches, wax techs, and gear nerds.
Other categories followed, such as race level poles and athlete focused gloves. Products of this type were available locally from reputable retailers, but the selection stopped at entry level.
When it came to skis and boots we initially drew the line. Inventory risk was much higher, and part of our mission was to only sell products we had extensive experience using. Then along came an opportunity to sell Atomic; this was mostly due to the lack of presence in our area and the brand wanted better representation. LCN was hesitant as neither of us had a lot of experience with the brand, and before jumping in we ordered several sets of skate and skin skis to test. When we became comfortable understanding how to select their skis we added them to our retail offers, and our customers were pleased with what we have provided.
And our first year was successful!
So what would be next? Another ski brand of course. But, which one?
That was the easiest question for us to answer!
Fischer!
Fischer Ski Company.
There is a reason why Fischer is so dominant in the Nordic ski world. Many of the best innovations in Nordic race skis came from Fischer. As an example, when skate skiing was still new the ski companies were scrambling to come up with designs that would work well, and in the 1980’s there were a lot of seeming “innovations” that disappeared quickly. But when Fischer delivered their first design for a skate ski, it was successful to the point that the basic concept (the 610) is still in use today.
Rather nice as well that Fischer is still a family-owned business, not part of a conglomerate.
Here at LCN, while we own, use, test, and service many ski brands, most of our favorites have been Fischer.
What’s arriving.
For our customers, LCN can place special orders for any Fischer Nordic ski product. In the LCN storefront we will have a limited inventory, with a focus on products rarely available from other local retailers.
As of now, here is a list of what will be coming in. Please note that pricing can change; this list is current as of Fischer policy on 6/19/2025
1) Speedmax 100 He Skate Plus 61k, $950 This is the 61k variation in Helium construction.
2) Speedmax 90 Skate Plus 610, $800 This is the “original” Speedmax Skate Plus construction
3) Speedmax 80 Skate, $575 New name for the RCS, and available in the Plus (115 camber and 28 base) and Cold (610 camber and 31 base)
4) Speedmax 100 Classic Plus 902, $900
5) Speedmax 100 Classic Plus 702, $900. Yup, a brand new classic ski! More later…
6) Superlite Crown, $319. A touring ski at LCN? There are reasons! More later…
LCN might have a few pairs of the new Speedmax 9 Boa boots (skate and classic) available to fit test.
More
Look for upcoming blog posts that will profile the ski designs in detail.