Fischer Travers Carbon Boot

I'm a splitboarder who used these boots as my first pair of hardboots last season. I also used them for ~10 tours on skis Pros - uphill in these boots is great and I think well reviewed by people. Great mobility, and easy to dial in the fit with the boat and single strap. Cons: BOA system does break eventually (like every BOA system ever). comfort was lacking at times, especially when your foot could slide forward (walking downhill for example). I just warrantied a pair, and plan on getting a punch and custom insole in hopes of alleviating the comfort issue. Other thoughts: the liner is thin so it's lightweight and has great range of motion, but it was starting to breakdown after ~50 days of use.

My Boa on one boot broke at the rivets that attach it to boot. You guys have replacement Boas(I would also need to replace rivets)

Also, would these be a warranty item. They are only about 1.5 years old but have over 100 days of use and it shows.

Thanks, Ray

How are sizing with these boots? I typically wear a US 11.5 and ride anywhere from a 28-29.5 and have a high arch. Would a 28 in this boot be snug?

Are these boots compatible with Salomon Shift bindings? The toe lug looks like it might be an issue for downhill mode on the binding. I’ve been searching around but can’t find a clear answer to this question...

Hey Skimo Co. Anyone know the timing on the UT arrival of the new Travers Carbon cuff (CC)? Looking for a replacement to my oft-broken Alien RS. See TGR thread here.

Hey there, tossing this boot vs. the Atomic Backland Carbon. I've currently got a pair of the Backlands, but in a 28.5, which is definately a bit small for longer tours. I find the ski performance of the Backland (with tongue in) pretty dang good - definately not a 130 race boot - but more than acceptable to drive a 105mm ski at speed and in variable snow. What's the ski performance (especially forward/aft stiffness) of these compared to the Backland? Cheers, Tom.

I got this boot midseason 18/19, with the intent to take it long and far in the spring. Coming from a pair of F1s (26.5) way past their prime.

The fit is smaller and narrower than the 26.5 F1. I required a toe punch on the front (they were slightly too short) of the boot and a 6th toe punch. No big deal, it worked out nicely.

I skied them for 19 days straight, 15 of those with an overnight pack across the Sierra Crest. I skied on Zeds and MTN Explore 95s. Coming from the F1, I much prefer these boots, I like the more upright position, especially with 6 days food in my backpack... Are they softer than the F1? Maybe, but like I said, I personally prefer the way these ski and do not notice any less stiffness although I suppose they probably are.

The transitions are downright easy and I feel spoiled by these. No more velcro, no more buckles! So good!

Durability. Yes they look beat up, yes they took a beating, scrambling, cramponing, crashing, jumping, kicking, and general slabby rock hanging out. They look used, but they are sound. Boa, buckles, and rollers all intact. Also, the soles, which look real thin, are holding up pretty well, I was worried but now am relieved.

A bonus, I sometimes ski 4FRNT Hojis with them in cruiser conditions. Why bring the beef boot when I can walk with supreme ROM in these as long as I'm not getting too sendy! They'll easily drive fun pow turns on those skis.

These boots are outstanding.

ONE FLAW: No leash attachment except up high on the buckle. This is unacceptable! I'm not gonna clip my leash to the boa cable on the remote traverses I use this boot for!

Luckily it's an easy mod. To replace one of the lower most rivets with a T-nut and ring.

I'm in a 27.5 F1. What would your recommended sizing be on this boot? The 27/27.5 or 28/28.5 shell?

I'm looking for a good light touring boot with a WIDE toe box area. Does this boot have a wide toe box? If not, what would you reco9mmend?

I am on my 3 years on a Fischer Travers boot (my third one since i work in a small shop). I like them a lot (i should say i love them!!!!). My only problem is heel lift when in touring mode. Everything fit perfectly sizing wize BUT i always have a bit of heel lift. Put a shim inside on the heel block. A bit better. Not heat molded them. It is like my heel or hankle are thin a little bit. My feet is sliding back and forth very very lightly. No boot fitter in my area. Do you have a suggestion?

What is the difference between this boot and the non-carbon "Fischer Travers" which appears to be only available overseas? The weights seem identical... iirc the carbon adds torsional rigidity. Anyone skied the non-carbon one? Can't find any info on it.

Follow up to 11.02.18 review.

Favorite Kits with this boot,
Fischer Hannibal (2019) 176cm/G3 Zed/leashes
Fischer Transalp 88 (2018) 177cm/G3 Ion LT/leashes

Skimoco type, Transitional, touring faster, going out farther, taking fewer breaks and seeking steeper lines.

To date this season, I have ascended more than 34,000 feet and have near 140,000 feet on the down in these boots. Ok, I admit it, I ride the chair to ski with the commander (my wife).

Coming from a 120 "flex" freeride boot as a daily driver to this soft flexing but laterally stiff AT boot was an eye opening experience. In a good way though. The softer flex has helped enforce what has been beat into my head regarding weighting the balls and heels equally and keeping the body centered to forward on the ski. The back seat is no place to be in these boots.

When looking at the boot from aft, it is clear to see the cuffs are canted outward quit a bit and getting the inside ski, inside edge to do some of the work has been quite a chore. It is getting easier getting the knee into the hill by doing a few catch and release drills each time out.

Now for the fluff stuff. The cuff range of motion is quite large and the cuff rotates with no resistance. The Velcro strap is easy to adjust and has a large enough adjustment that may be loosened and the buckle left closed. The cuff lock lever may be locked and unlocked easily with gloves on and the lace liner is easy to secure. The boa system closes the boot around the foot rather than down on it.

More than shaving time off ascents and being matched well to the softer skis I am riding, the Traverse Carbon boots are helping keep knee joint pain to pretty much non existent. They are comfortable, warm and perform well for my type of touring and skiing. In fact, the boots are helping me cross over, without hesitation into the Type III fun zone more and more.

I would to thank the Skimoco group for educating me with regards to narrower skis and softer boots.

So I got these because several reviews claimed they are good for people with high insteps.

I agree, but not out of the box. I had to get a small part of the boot heated with a ton of padding added to my foot, and now there isn't really any pressure point. But my instep is REALLY high.

They tour like a dream, transition with a quick buckle and switch, and ski very well for the weight. I wish that they had a carbon or other such stiff material built into the liner tongue, to spread out the cuff pressure. That would be sweet.

This was the first day with the boots and I was more than pleased with fit and performance. The only modification to the boot was installing a previously made pair of custom foot beds.

My foot measurements, which I am including may help explain the size I chose.
Length 273mm
Ball 260mm
Instep 273 mm
Heel 363
Boot size 28.5 306mm

Skimoco type Neophyte

I attempted to try a 296mm shell (at another shop because I was curious about the boot). That didn't work out so well.

For this tour up Collins, the boots were paired with 170 cm K2 Annex 108's and Fritschi Vipec's (White). Snow quality ranged from slushy at the base to heavy dense high butterfat content snow at the top of Collins.

On the up, the cuff range of motion (ROM) was far superior to any boot I have owned and foot/liner movement was non existent due to the liner laces. The ROM was so good, I kept unlocking the toe pieces with every few strides. The toe lock problems were my fault, the bindings were set up to another pair of boots and I should have changed to a toe clip with a lower height.

Could a boot this light having such a large cuff ROM with no resistance ski well? I wondered if this was going to be similar to driving a very old semi truck with bad brakes, no clutch and loaded up with a piece of heavy construction equipment on it's trailer, down Parley's Canyon. To my relief, that scenario did not play out. The first few turns on the donkey path to High Main were slow and calculated so I could get some feedback on what I got myself into. Then, heading down High Main it was time to shed my Type II binky and lean into what I hoped would not be a sucker punch. (cue trumpets, sun breaking through the clouds) The boots did what they were meant for in today's conditions and allowed me to ski passively aggressive. I was relaxed and comfortable making more turns and skiing faster than I normally would in these conditions.

This being the first day on snow with the boots was a pleasant surprise. The boots performed up and down better than expected and were comfortable. I will follow up as soon as conditions improve and I have more time in the boots.

Had it not been for the Skimo on-line bootfitter, I would not have considered this boot.

If I'm a 27.5 in the Dynafit TLT7 Performance, what would you recommend in this boot? Thanks!

From what I read these boots have more metatarsal room the TLT5, maybe the TLT6 and maybe the same as the Scarpa F1--correct? Do the liners have to be thermomolded, in other words to they shape to the foot with mild use? If they need to be molded, is the Intuition rice method effective/suitable? Finally, I assume the volume is sufficient (as in the TLT6 and F1) for an aftermarket footbed, correct? And post finally, do you know where these boots fall in ramp angle between the TLT6 and F1? IMHO, the TLT6 has substantially more ramp angle than the F1 in my MP29 boots.

Looking seriously at these boots for endurance and fitness touring, not ski mountaineering or racing. They will drive an Atomic Backland UL 78 ski. Due to my messed up feet I need a wide boot and wear size 12 shoes. My new Scarpa Maestrale RS boots are size 28 and fit incredibly well, my best boot fit ever, especially after you punched out the toe boxes. My 28 Maestrale RS's have a BSL of 314mm.

Questions:

1. How does Scarpa sizing compare with Fischer? Do you think I could fit into a 28 Travers Carbon?

2. Have you had success punching the Grilamid shells?

3. A size 28 Travers Carbon BSL is 306mm. Can you mount my ATK bindings with the 30mm adjustable plate so that it would fit both boots?

4. Are folks happy with the Palau liners? If not, which Intuition liner do you recommend?

5. Is there another sub-kilo boot that would fit a wide foot that I should be considering?

Thanks

Time to post up a review for these boots. I've put a little over 100k of vertical on them now, all aboard a set Fischer Alpattack skis and bindings.

By far the most comfortable out of the box fit I've ever had in a ski boot. This is my first uphill boot moving from the BD Factor 130 and I am amazed by the combo of ski-ability and lightweight. While not a pure race boot they haven't slowed me down too much in my first season of racing.

The simplicity of these boots is perhaps the biggest feature - simple walk lock using rear bar, easy to use power-strap latch and nicely designed BOA lace system all designed around a full liner and gaiter. No hidden cables or walk mode locks to break in the backcountry. My only complaints - occasional ice build up in the walk lock/heel interface and the power strap is too long (typically ski 1cm past shortest marking). Both of these are truly nitpicks and have very little performance effect.

I'm very excited to use the boot with a new Salomon X-Alp setup for spring tours and PNW Volcanoes this summer. Should be a perfect 1kg boot + 1kg ski combo.

At some point I will be looking to upgrade to a race boot, but I won't hesitate to use these regularly in training. The only disadvantages are a bit of extra weight, non-booty liner, and two step ski-to-walk when comparing to a true race boot. With that said the range of motion is still very impressive for a full liner boot comparing to those I've tried on.

How flat is the boot board in the Travers and is it removable? Also how does the heel fit compare to the Dynafit TLT5?

I've been using these for this meager season, ~50k vert on em over a number of smaller days, including a few races. Disclaimer, these are the lightest boots I've used so I can't compare them to proper skimo boots. My previous boots were green TLT6Ps. I've been skiing them MOSTLY on 177 Movement Response-X w/race bindings and 179 Down Countdown 102Ls with race bindings, occasionally with 180 G3 Manhattans with Radical STs.

Firstly, these walk, skin and boot beautifully. I thought the TLT6P would be hard to beat in terms of uphill performance, but the Travers make the TLTs feel like alpine boots. A noticeable 5-6" additional per stride is possible with all the rearward flexibility these boots offer. Secondly, they ski great. I would say that, when you really tighten the strap, they do not give up much if anything to the 6P in downhill performance. I even took them inbounds with my heavy kit (~1900g skis + ~500g bindings) and was stunned how well they did. They're super warm, the Boa system gives a very nice fit around the foot, the gaiter keeps the snow out when it's deep, and they ski great. What's not to love?

I'm not a big velcro guy and I wish the strap was a bit more adjustable, I've got fairly skinny lower legs and I end up with a good amount of "tail" left over when I really wail down the straps, but it's a small gripe, and I suppose I could always cut the extra off. So far it hasn't failed to hold, even when somewhat snowy.

I'm super happy with them. They improve on my TLT6Ps massively in uphill performance, markedly in warmth, while giving up <= 5% in performance, maybe nothing. If they had a non-velcro upper buckle I'd probably buy a backup pair just to hoard.