When I did the math, I was shocked to realize that the skis I still like but need to be replaced are Fisher E99s more than 20 years old. How do the new compare to those ancient sticks?

I used to ski on the old waxable double camber E99's and they were fast on the flats and downhills, but difficult to climb with. Just recently I asked a friend if I could try his 2-3 year old E99's. These newer nowax were a bit small for me (205's and I would choose 210's), and in some older icy snow they were very nice. A bit slower than what I was skiing (210 Madshus Glitterand waxable), but that is to be expected. As a test, I held them bottom to bottom and the reduction in camber from the old E99's was huge. I could easily, with one hand close the skis together. I could never do that with the old mongo double cambered E99's. Bottom line is, I am going to purchase a pair, but I am going in with the knowledge that they will be a slower no wax ski, with much better grip. Hope this helps.

See my post (MPS). I would stick with the E99s. My sense is that you should buy them now as they will likely stop making this more traditional ski. I hope not. Karhu and Madshus do not compare with regard to glide and overall performance. REI outlet has a 2009 for 224.00. Note, per Fischer, they have not changed anything on the ski for the past 5-6 years. I talked to them directly.