Fischer, which made a strategic decision a few years ago not to enter the snowboard market, is introducing the Duke 07, a big high-speed mono-ski for powder skiing, intended for snowboarders who want to switch over to free-style alpine skiing. It’s going to be offered only to a few dealers for the next winter season to create the demand for this new type of product. Retailing for €999, only 300 units will be made available in North America and a similar amount in each of four European countries – Austria, Switzerland, Germany and Italy.