Fischer ski reviews 2010
Fischer, like Dynastar, makes great skis that don't always seem to get the respect they deserve. Nevertheless, aficionados looking for silky smooth, light-skiing power tools would do well to try a Fischer or two. Model-for-model they perform with the best of other brands, but with a distinctive smooth feel that can become addictive. "Real" race skis available.
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RC4 World Cup RC Pro
Truly exceptional frontside carver and citizen race ski. One tester reported that he could not complete the easy turning at low speed section (a component of the relaxing rating) because he "never went slow!" Others, however, found it very easy to handle at lower speeds. For the few remaining frontside techno-mavens, definitely in the mix.
Progressor 9+
It would be easy to lament the passing of the RX Fires were it not that the Progressors, now 3 in number, legitimately replace the classics. These all feature Fischer's dual radius sidecut in which the tip has a deeper sidecut than does the body and tail making for, Fischer says, faster tip hook up and turn entry. The truth is that it really works and these are among the quickest fall line carvers available. Not only does the ski carve short radius turns as well as anything else, the longer radius body sidecut enhances the skis ability to hold a longer radius turn, even on hard snow at speed. Anyone who lives on the frontside should take one of these for a test ride.
Watea 84
Exceptionally versatile and user-friendly big mountain carver that skis much narrower on the groomed than it should with this kind of waist. Light, stable, quick for a relatively big ski. No discernable speed limit; powerful in broken snow. At home resort inbounds or for Mammoth, Squaw, Jackson, The Bird, BC, heli and cat skiing.
KOA 84 My Style
This female-specific companion to the Watea 84 is one of the highest scoring Fischers we've tested. Our skiers absolutely loved it. "This is a really great all mountain ski—good in all conditions." and "one of my favorite skis of the test. Forgiving yet stable, For many skier types." and "Great Ski! No problems. Best woman's all mountain as of yet!"
Watea 101
Aggressive, powerful big mountain free ride ski. No speed limit, smooth and undemanding for a pro-grade backside ripper. Like all wide rides, the 101 is focused on stability and predictability, but it also handles well in less challenging conditions and even on the groomed. The Watea, several skiers noted, skis "more like an 88 than 100mm ski." That's versatility of a rare level for this kind of power plank.
Addict Pro
Excellent twin, good for park and pipe and also serves double duty as all mountain ride. One skier used the word "comfortable" as an overall description. "1-ski-quiver for the baggy pants set," opined another.length suggestions
