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Tag: Fischer Sports

  • Athletes Go Head-to-Head in the Fischer Skiletics Cup

    Athletes Go Head-to-Head in the Fischer Skiletics Cup

     

    Fischer is launching it’s Skiletics Cup today that pins the world’s top alpine and Nordic athletes against each other in a series of exercises (like push ups, burpees, box jumps, dips, etc) to find out who the ultimate winner is. Athletes on the Nordic side include: Sadie Bjornsen, Klaebo, Johannes Thingnes Bo, and Tiril Eckhof. Each day a new battle will be posted with the winner moving on to the next round until only two athletes are left in the finals.

    The Fischer Skiletics Cup begins on June 22nd and can be viewed on Youtube.

  • NNF Board of Directors Elects New Chairman

     

    (Press release)

    The National Nordic Foundation (NNF) is excited to announce the election of a new Chairman of the Board, Peter Ashley. Peter succeeds former Executive Director and long-time Board Chair, David Knoop who is moving into an unofficial advisory role with the organization. Over the past eight years, Knoop transformed the nearly-defunct National Cross Country Ski Education Foundation (NCCSEF) into a fundraising powerhouse that has contributed in excess of $1 million to developing nordic athletes since 2010.

    “I can look back to eight years ago,” says Knoop, “and there was a real need for an organization to fill in the gaps between what the clubs were capable of and what the U.S.S.A./U.S. Ski Team was doing. We had a few bright spots like Kikkan Randall and Andy Newell, but overall, the ‘Development Pipeline’ was more theory than practice. The NNF arose out of a need to create funding and a sustained budget for development programs.” David, further reflecting on the subsequent eight years: “The NNF is a success story that I’m very grateful to have been a part of and enjoy with so many of you. I know that the NNF will continue to be successful with your support and I wish everyone all the best and hope to see you around enjoying the sport and lifestyle that we love.”

    Peter Ashley, who has been on the NNF Board of Directors for the past two years brings a wealth of experience and connections from a lifetime in the skiing community. Among his many accomplishments, the Jackson, Wyo., native, spent nine seasons as a U.S. Ski Team coach before working over 20 years with Fischer Sports as National Sales and Marketing Manager for their Nordic Division.

    “This is an exciting time to be involved with the NNF,” says Peter.  “The past years’ results are a testament to the hard work of the nordic community over the last 20 years. I look forward to working with all the nordic clubs, coaches, athletes and the entire nordic community to continue and improve on the past years’ success. Soon we’ll announce the NNF funding of summer projects in 2017!”

    Executive Director, Hennie Kashiwa’s role remains unchanged. “I am very excited for the NNF to have Peter’s wealth of experience both in skiing and as a leader,” says Kashiwa. “As we transition, however, it is critical to recognize the work that Dave Knoop put into the NNF. Without Dave, the NNF would simply not exist as it does today. Both personally and as a member of the skiing community, I’d like to thank Dave for the monumental impact he’s had on our sport.”

  • Enter to Win Skis & Bindings from the Future: Fischer Sports / TURNAMIC®

    (Press release)

    Completing their fully integrated system from boot to ski, Fischer Sports launched TURNAMIC®, a range of binding and boot soles designed to improve fit, function and the connection to skiing at all levels.

    • Easy to use with a simple turning mechanism.
    • Tunable, tool-free adjustment for customized ski performance.
    • Dynamic: allowing a more natural feel and allowing for less encumbered flexing of the skis.
    • Offering a more versatile fit for boot options throughout the Fischer line up.

    Now through March 30th, enter to win gear from the future, your choice of Fischer Speedmax skis (Plus or Cold, Flexed through Fischer’s proprietary system) for use in the 2017 – 2018 season.

    Click here to enter

  • Fischer Demo Reservations Still Available in West Yellowstone

    Fischer Opens 2015 West Yellowstone Demo Reservations

    With early snow accumulated on the West Yellowstone Rendezvous Trails in the opening days of November, Fischer Sports is preparing for the most well attended U.S. ski event of the Thanksgiving season. “We’ve waited out the interminable time in the fall before snow hits,” explained Fischer’s Western Sales Representative, Brian Schiller. “Now we’re thrilled about having snow and a great collection of gear for demo at this year’s West Yellowstone Ski Festival.”

    Fischer will again employ an online reservation system throughout dates of the festival to reserve new Speedmax boot and ski demos for on trail testing in West Yellowstone. In addition to Fischer’s new Speedmax boots, the 2015-2016 Speedmax skis will be available to try on the Rendezvous Trails. Both Speedmax boot and ski models employ innovative new features and improvements for 2015-2016 that merit first-hand testing.

    “With the new carbon sole of the Speedmax boots, these demos are a chance to try this exceptional system.” explained Fischer Nordic Race Director, Chris Hall. “Likewise, this year’s Speedmax skate skis boast a new tip profile that further minimizes swing weight, improving ski feel.”

    The 2015 West Yellowstone Ski Festival will take place November 24th – 28th in West Yellowstone, Montana. Demos will be available for reservation from Tuesday the 24th through Friday the 27th.

    Fischer’s West Yellowstone Online Demo Form

    • Reservations are still open to reserve demos at West Yellowstone’s ski festival throughout the week.
    • Ben Saxton and Patrick Caldwell, both Fischer athletes on the US Ski Team will be signing their Fischer Athlete Cards at the Expo on Friday night.
    Fischer's Patrick Caldwell
    Fischer’s Patrick Caldwell
    Fischer's Ben Saxton
    Fischer’s Ben Saxton

     

  • Fischer to Support CXC Thanksgiving Nordic Festival At Telemark

    Fischer to Support CXC Thanksgiving Nordic Festival At Telemark

    Hayward, WI – Fischer Sports is proud to team up with CXC Skiing to be part of the first annual CXC Thanksgiving Nordic Festival at the Telemark Resort in Cable, Wisconsin. Running from Friday November 20th through Sunday, November 29th, Fischer will join industry manufacturers with demo product for the latter days of the camp beginning the 26th.

    “I’ve got a lot of great memories of when Telemark hosted some very serious racing during the Thanksgiving holiday in the late 70s and early 80s. I can’t wait to return to Telemark for serious skiing again,” explained Nordic Promotions Specialist, Rick Halling.

    High caliber skiing is the goal of CXC’s snowmaking crew, a perfect kick off to the season and a chance to feel out Fischer’s newest product offerings. Open to all skiers, the camp promises early conditioning and snow acclimation.

    Fischer Demos will include the new Speedmax Boots, as well as the updated Speedmax Skis. Look for the new Twin Skin ski in limited quantities for demo as well.

    For more information, log onto the CXC Website.

  • Fischer Taps Reeder as Nordic National Sales Manager

    On Jan. 28, Fischer Sports U.S.A announced the hire of Steve Reeder as National Sales Manager for Nordic Skiing.
    On Jan. 28, Fischer Sports U.S.A announced the hire of Steve Reeder as National Sales Manager for Nordic Skiing.

    (Press release)

    AUBURN, NH – Fischer Sports U.S.A announced today the hire of Steve Reeder as National Sales Manager for Nordic Skiing. Reeder, a long time New England sales representative with Fischer will assume the responsibilities in his new position beginning April 1st, 2015.

    “We could not be more excited to have Steve Reeder moving into this role,” explained Fischer USA President and CEO, Willy Booker. “Through many dedicated years of representation of the Fischer brand, Steve has proven that he has a deep knowledge of the company and the products, as well as a very strong appreciation for the specialty retail community. We’re thrilled to have such an experienced and respected team member heading up Nordic sales.”

    Reeder, a 24-year veteran representative in the New England territory brings a wealth of sales experience, as well as time working closely with Fischer Austria in product planning and sales planning meetings. “The experience Steve brings is significant, in part, because he’s dealt with sales across every category of the Fischer nordic brand and he understands the unique sale of all nordic products,” Booker said.

    “I’m excited about the opportunity to work within the Fischer brand,” Reeder said of his new position. “It’s extremely appealing to work get to work with this team. Fischer Racing Service Director, Chris Hall, and Customer and Events Specialist, Rick Halling, are a big reason why I’m pleased to take on this new role. This will be a team effort and I believe we’ll have the best team in the business.”

    Reeder will replace outgoing Fischer Nordic Vice President, Peter Ashley, who announced his retirement in October. “I have worked with Steve the entire 20 years that I have been at Fischer,” Ashley explained. “Steve has been involved with Fischer at every level and I expect this transition to go very smoothly.”

    For more information on Fischer Sports, log onto www.fischersports.com.

  • European Courts Dismiss Fischer’s Case Against OneWay

    European Courts Dismiss Fischer’s Case Against OneWay

    After attempts by Austrian ski company Fischer Sports to claim unfair competition and trademark rights due to One Way Nordic’s use of black and yellow on its premiere line of Nordic skis and boots, the German and Finnish court systems have both rejected three separate claims by Fischer Sports against OneWay.

    “We feel vindicated by the outright rejection by the courts of Fischer’s claims,” said OneWay CEO and Managing Director Andreas Bennert in a press release.

    “These claims are baseless and simply without merit. Fischer does not own the black and yellow colors for nordic skis and boots, nor do they have any legal trademarks in place for black and yellow skis and boots.”

    According to the statement, OneWay Sport will continue to vigorously defend all claims in both Germany and Finland in the next month, and will be seeking significant compensation from Fischer Sports for damage caused to its brand and sales during the injunction.

    “We are confident in our case against Fischer, and will aggressively pursue compensation from losses in sales sustained during the court injunction, and damage to our brand’s integrity during the time when these baseless claims were in force,” said Bennert.

    Representatives of Fischer Sports declined to comment as the case is ongoing.