2027 Fischer The Curv GT 80 Skis W/ RSW 11 PR Bindings

Few skis cover as wide a range of people as the Fischer The Curv GT 80, which now runs from short lengths suited to smaller adults all the way up to sizes for taller, heavier skiers. It's a frontside carver, the kind of ski meant for corduroy mornings and well-groomed trails, with a quick, agile personality rather than a heavy, plowing one. A blend of beech and poplar gives the wood core a springy flex, while one shaped titanal sheet adds the stability and edge grip you notice on firm, hard-packed snow. The sidecut combines a tighter arc in the middle of the ski with gentler curves at the tip and tail, so short turns and longer ones both feel natural. Teamed with the RSW 11 binding, it's an energetic, responsive ski for improving intermediates through experts who love laying down tidy arcs.

Why we like it:

Fischer stretched the length run so this one ski now covers everyone from smaller adults to tall, heavy skiers, which means more people get the same lively carving feel without hunting for a separate model. We also love the energy coming out of each turn; the Shaped Ti and beech-poplar core produce a springy rebound that makes linking arcs addictive.

Who it's for:

Skiers who've moved past basic parallel turns and want to feel what a real carve is like are right at home here. Advanced skiers who prefer quick, round turns on groomed runs over long, high-speed arcs will appreciate its agility, and the broad size range means skiers of nearly any height and build can find a fit.

Highlights:

The 2027 GT 80 keeps the build that earned it a following, adds a fresh graphic, and now absorbs the lengths that used to belong to a separate women's version, so the range runs from 145 all the way to 180 cm. That build centers on a Beech Poplar Woodcore with one Shaped Ti sheet at 0.5 mm, the titanal trimmed and thickness-matched to the ski's shape so it adds grip and smoothness without much extra weight. Diagofiber laid diagonally across the core keeps the ski from twisting under load, and Sandwich Sidewall Construction keeps the edges well supported for a direct feel on hardpack. Fischer's E-Triple Radius sidecut is made for carved and drifted turns alike, while the On-Piste Rocker lifts the shovel a touch so the ski hooks into turns without feeling grabby. The Twin Powerrail system rounds things out with lightweight, efficient power transfer.

Things to consider:

The GT 80 is energetic and quick rather than heavy and damp, so it can feel a bit busy when speeds climb on rough snow. Skiers who want more power and vibration damping should step up to the Noize models in the Curv line, and anyone spending real time off the groomers will want more width than 80 mm provides.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Stick with what you usually ski, since the GT 80 runs true to length. Bigger or faster skiers who bump up a length get extra composure and grip through long arcs, and newer or lighter skiers who drop one gain easier turn initiation and a more nimble feel.