Fischer Villain 2008

Lighter and softer version of the more focused Villain Pro. Twin-tipped, light and tough construction.

The manufacturer says this about the Fischer Villain 2008:

Uncompromising performance. Enjoying park, pipe and big air whenever you want. With a ski that, thanks to its construction, performs just as well backwards as it does forwards. A ski with technology designed for extreme stability, strength and durability. These are only some of the features developed with the riders of the International Freeski Team. For people who want to become addicted to freestyle performance.

For skiers with true potential. The particularly lightweight ski featuring twin tips and ingenious shovel contour - Villain Pro's little brother. Ideal for following in the footsteps of more experienced riders.

Fischer AMC 79 Rail Flex AC 2008

Longer turning, low weight, stiffer flexing and starting to build the speed and risk up, the AMC 79 features a carbon fibre chassis for a lively feel and agile character. Fitted with a Railflex the 79's retain that smooth fischer feel. A good allrounder for the couple of week a year skier, not for the adventurous expert though, I preferred the sidewall finished Watea range for more versatile fun.

Steady going multi-condition advanced skiers choice.

The manufacturer says this about the Fischer AMC 79 Rail Flex AC 2008:

Looking for adventure, off-piste as well. Leaving tracks behind, on all kinds of terrain. With skis that are at home wherever you take them. Outstanding stability with extremely low weight. High-tech material as used in aerospace engineering to stand up to tough conditions: Air Carbon. Ideal turning and control in all snow and piste conditions. A superior construction that replaces the conventional wood core: the Air Carbon Chassis. Only a few selected facts from a long list of technical highlights that the AMC series has to offer. A ski you can always rely on.

For the multitalented. The all-rounder for skiing enjoyment both on and off the piste. Now new with extreme torsional stiffness through Air Carbon Ti Chassis and improved on-piste performance.

Fischer AMC 76 Rail Flex AC 2008

Probably the most versatile ski in Fishcer's allmountain AMC range. The 76 has that amount of millimetres underfoot for added floatation in softer snow and improved stability in tricky all-terrain conditions.
As is typical of Fischer skis you get a carve-orientated shape which is very stable on a medium to long carve and pretty smooth with Railflex system.
In all a good allround performer, not too heavy, well planted and suited to the advanced holiday skier. For the expert skier i find they lack a little sensitivity and can feel a touch "tinny" in comparison to theirFischer race-bred stablemates.....must be the Sandwich construction on the more expensive race skis that makes them so smooth.

An excellent advanced-skier allrounder.

4/ 5

The manufacturer says this about the Fischer AMC 76 Rail Flex AC 2008:

Looking for adventure, off-piste as well. Leaving tracks behind, on all kinds of terrain. With skis that are at home wherever you take them. Outstanding stability with extremely low weight. High-tech material as used in aerospace engineering to stand up to tough conditions: Air Carbon. Ideal turning and control in all snow and piste conditions. A superior construction that replaces the conventional wood core: the Air Carbon Chassis. Only a few selected facts from a long list of technical highlights that the AMC series has to offer. A ski you can always rely on.

For excellent experiences. The on- and off-piste specialist with particularly lightweight Titanium AC Chassis and very balanced flex tuning.

Fischer AMC 73 Rail Flex AC 2008

The AMC is a traditional allmountain ski for the holiday skier packing a good combination of versatile sidecut, not tooo aggressive flex, enough width to deal with a bit of fresh fluff underfoot yet still be slimm enough to squeeze through the bumps.

A nice allrounder for the decent intermediate to advanced holiday skier.

The manufacturer says this about the Fischer, AMC, 73, Rail Flex, AC, 2008:

Looking for adventure, off-piste as well. Leaving tracks behind, on all kinds of terrain. With skis that are at home wherever you take them. Outstanding stability with extremely low weight. High-tech material as used in aerospace engineering to stand up to tough conditions: Air Carbon. Ideal turning and control in all snow and piste conditions. A superior construction that replaces the conventional wood core: the Air Carbon Chassis. Only a few selected facts from a long list of technical highlights that the AMC series has to offer. A ski you can always rely on.

For more enjoyment. The lightweight all-round carver with very light and stable Air Carbon Chassis and perfect edge grip. Great to ski both on- and off-piste.

Fischer Villain Pro 2008

Cool little junior freestyle skis with a sidewall construction, edge reinforcement and real twin-tip.

Two lengths available, 154 and 145.

The manufacturer says this about the Fischer Villain Pro 2008:

Uncompromising performance. Enjoying park, pipe and big air whenever you want. With a ski that, thanks to its construction, performs just as well backwards as it does forwards. A ski with technology designed for extreme stability, strength and durability. These are only some of the features developed with the riders of the International Freeski Team. For people who want to become addicted to freestyle performance.

For cool youngsters. The ski for kickers and rails. Featuring Real Twintip. Offers top skiing performance for rookies who want to ski the equipment used by pro riders.

Fischer RX Hot Fire FTI Flow Flex 2008

Top of the line for advanced to expert skiers. The RX Hot Fire's are great skis for the aggressive skiers who wants to really blast, burn and shred their way around the hill. Fitted with the race Flowflex plate you gets heaps of grip and drive, lots of power, a sidewall wood construction and a huge sidecut with which to attack the hill. These skis are really for the very aggressive amongst you and are real leg burners in the 165cm length- in fact they are pretty much like having an oversized pair of slalom skis to hurtle around on. Certainly better suited to the short to medium radii, the Hot fire will leave the expert begging for steeper, icier and more aggressive lines anywhere on piste.

The manufacturer says this about the Fischer RX Hot Fire FTI Flow Flex 2008:

There is no limit to the skiing fun on the slopes. With a ski that transports the radical side of its master to the outside world. The smoothest ride possible and low on weight. Point-by-point compensation of natural vibrations. Top stability and ideal power transfer. Only some of many technological details that make this ski an extremely responsive fun machine and enable the skier to zip down the piste with the tightest of turns.

For passionate skiers. The seriously radical fun ski from Fischer with 123 mm shovel width. Featuring sandwich construction, Air Carbon Titanium and the legendary Flowflex.

Fischer RX 8 Fire FTI Rail Flex SP 2008

Versatile race carvers. A slight waist at 65 mm underfoot allows for rapid edge-to-edge action and you may actually wake up from the slumber of allmountain recreational skis that demand little and offer not too much back in return. The idea with skis like the RX 8 is that they involve you in the skiing like a good car involves you in the driving experince. People ask in skiing how can you ski the same runs day after day, well if the skis give you some feedback and are actually active beneath your feet then you will start to love skiing for the sensations it gives rather than just an admiral view and a fine lunch. Grab yourself a pair of RX 8's and start to experience some skiing sensations.

The manufacturer says this about the Fischer, RX 8 Fire, FTI, Rail Flex, SP, 2008:

There is no limit to the skiing fun on the slopes. With a ski that transports the radical side of its master to the outside world. The smoothest ride possible and low on weight. Point-by-point compensation of natural vibrations. Top stability and ideal power transfer. Only some of many technological details that make this ski an extremely responsive fun machine and enable the skier to zip down the piste with the tightest of turns.

For true fun racers. The lightweight model with a slalom touch, stable tracking and manoeuvrable. Dynamic sandwich ski featuring racing ski technology for fun in sport.

Fischer RX 4 Fire Rail Flex 2008

A versatile intermediate carver. The RX 4 Fire is an easy going free-flexing carver for the intermediate looking to start carving and building up speed on red runs. Advanced skiers will also enjoy its tolerant but sporty nature and find the RX 4 very manageable yet grippy and easy to turn on reds and blacks.

A good allround carver. The Ford Focus of the line!

The manufacturer says this about the Fischer RX 4 Fire Rail Flex 2008:

There is no limit to the skiing fun on the slopes. With a ski that transports the radical side of its master to the outside world. The smoothest ride possible and low on weight. Point-by-point compensation of natural vibrations. Top stability and ideal power transfer. Only some of many technological details that make this ski an extremely responsive fun machine and enable the skier to zip down the piste with the tightest of turns.

For carefree carving pleasure. The carver that loves turns, has exceptional stability but is low on weight.

Fischer RX 2 Fire Rail Flex SP 2008

Carvey, fun and easy to use intermediate skis. No big surprises here, if you are just thinking of buying your first pair of skis and perhaps have skied a week or two the RX Fire 2's will help you come along with their combination of forgiving flex to iron out the lumps and bumps whilst the sidecut is aggressive enough to give you good grip and a carve yet pliable enough to let you skid and wash off some speed when you''re feeling over-stretched.

A good intermediate package.

The manufacturer says this about the Fischer RX 2 Fire Rail Flex SP 2008:

There is no limit to the skiing fun on the slopes. With a ski that transports the radical side of its master to the outside world. The smoothest ride possible and low on weight. Point-by-point compensation of natural vibrations. Top stability and ideal power transfer. Only some of many technological details that make this ski an extremely responsive fun machine and enable the skier to zip down the piste with the tightest of turns.

For sheer skiing fun. The dynamic carver that can shine in all snow conditions is light and easy to ski with the accent on fun.

Fischer Hybrid H7 Rail Flex AC 2008

Lightweight, wide and easy. The Hybrid range from fischer is topped by the H7 but it remains true to the rest of the range with its broad sidecut,, easy turning nature, gentle flex, smooth ride at low speeds and tame nature. Slightly narrower than the otheer two moedls for a more agile feel and better grip the H7 is a ski you would buy as a recreational intermediate whereas the H3 is probablybest rented for the first week or two.

The manufacturer says this about the Fischer Hybrid H7 Rail Flex AC 2008:

Always in control on the slopes. Feeling comfortable and safe. The easiest way to enjoy dynamic, agile skiing. The hybrid technology unites the best of two worlds in one ski. High-tech materials and know-how from the AMC series combined with the classic ski construction. The result: the hybrid core. It combines wood with carbon or glass fibre. The ski is light but extremely stable nevertheless. It stands for straightforward handling and increased agility. For skiers who are looking for a sleek, dynamic ski.

For the best of both worlds. The very lightweight ski that also gives you excellent torsional stiffness with its Hybrid Tech2 construction. The 73 mm waist enables dynamic, confident and easy skiing.

Fischer Hybrid H5 Rail Flex AC 2008

Mid-level in the Hybrid range. The H5 is intermediate bliss. Easy flexing, easy carving, no surprises from firm flexes and unseen bumps. The H5 is as tolerant a ski as you would want as a progressing intermediate and ideal is for your first few weeks on skis.

The manufacturer says this about the Fischer, Hybrid, H5, Rail Flex, AC, 2008,:

Always in control on the slopes. Feeling comfortable and safe. The easiest way to enjoy dynamic, agile skiing. The hybrid technology unites the best of two worlds in one ski. High-tech materials and know-how from the AMC series combined with the classic ski construction. The result: the hybrid core. It combines wood with carbon or glass fibre. The ski is light but extremely stable nevertheless. It stands for straightforward handling and increased agility. For skiers who are looking for a sleek, dynamic ski.

For energy-saving skiing. The ski with excellent torsional stiffness through Hybrid Tech1 construction. With 70 mm waist and ideal sidecut for easygoing skiing on-piste.

Fischer Hybrid H3 Rail Flex AC 2008

The new Fischer Hybrid range starts with he H3, a ski for the beginner to intermediate skier. With an extremely light construction the ski is easy to wield at low speeds, the width underfoot is broad so that you have a large and comfortable platform to build your first turns and experience your first sliding sensations. With an acute radius of 14m the H3 turns very easily whether it is skidding or starting to carve a little- in fact it is only due to the width of the ski that you are able to skid and this is very important as a learner because you don't want to feel as though you are trapped on a rail and can't get off. So the H3 is easy, tolerant and a new approach to learning to ski.

Worth a try if you're just starting out or haven't skied for a while.

The manufacturer says this about the Fischer Hybrid H3 Rail Flex AC 2008:

Always in control on the slopes. Feeling comfortable and safe. The easiest way to enjoy dynamic, agile skiing. The hybrid technology unites the best of two worlds in one ski. High-tech materials and know-how from the AMC series combined with the classic ski construction. The result: the hybrid core. It combines wood with carbon or glass fibre. The ski is light but extremely stable nevertheless. It stands for straightforward handling and increased agility. For skiers who are looking for a sleek, dynamic ski.

For newcomers. The ski with the modern 114-70-100 sidecut. Very lightweight thanks to Air Power technology. This means easy handling and great performance at the same time.

Fischer RX 6 Fire FTI Rail Flex 2008

Slightly beefier and better suited to the aggressive intermediate or advanced skier the RX6 FTI benefits from a deep sidecut, sporty but not too intolerant flex and a tight turning 13m radius. You can't help but carve on these skis- they are born to tear up short to medium radius carved turns. As with the majority of Fischer skis they are designed with modern technique in mind, so keep them on an edge and they are happy but skid around on them and you probably won't feel too comfortable.

A good allround sporty piste performer.

The manufacturer says this about the Fischer RX 6 Fire FTI Rail Flex 2008:

There is no limit to the skiing fun on the slopes. With a ski that transports the radical side of its master to the outside world. The smoothest ride possible and low on weight. Point-by-point compensation of natural vibrations. Top stability and ideal power transfer. Only some of many technological details that make this ski an extremely responsive fun machine and enable the skier to zip down the piste with the tightest of turns.

For sport-oriented skiing enjoyment. A ski for high speeds that feels at home on all slopes and features Power Cap and Air Carbon.

Fischer RC4 WC RC Flow Flex 2008

Excellent fun! Although not a true FIS GS skis the RC4 WC in this RC guise is exceptionally fluid on hardpacked snow. The Flowflex plate allows the ski to flex independently of the boot and you do experience lovely smooth arcs and good acceleration throughout the turn. The shaping of the sidecut allows for a relatively forgiving start to the turn and they feel very stable underfoot- you don't need to be an 80 point FIS racer or less to be able to stand on these skis.
For the good advanced skier to expert they are a great introduction to GS skis and the feelings that racers experience in creating G's when turning plus they are still rapid enough for club racing and "getting in to" Giant Slalom skiing.

An excellent package but if you are looking to race more seriously then you will need to source a pair of FIS approved race skis which are grippier, faster tougher and even more impressive- but certainly not for recreational skiing!

4/ 5

The manufacturer says this about the Fischer RC4 WC RC Flow Flex 2008:

Superior performance. Complete control over the skis. No matter what the speed. Pure racing - with professional, World Cup class equipment. Perfect edge grip. Optimum turning and manoeuvring. An intelligent construction that enables ideal power flow to the edges whenever you want. Just some of the countless challenges that perfect racing skis always have to stand up to - before the skier can put in an impressive performance.

For winners. The top model in the race series. High-end performance through World Cup technology and precise base and edge finish. Featuring the legendary Flowflex.

Fischer RC4 SC WC Flow Flex 2008

The SC is Fischer's retail slalom ski, it is not the pure FIS slalom ski. This does not distract from the fact that the SC's are a fantastic pair of super-stable and fluid race skis for the majority of advanced and expert skiers. The combination of race-bred sidewall construction, Flowflex plate and aggressive sidecut give you great feel for the snow, superb grip and rebound plus a most agile pair of fun slalom skis to hack around the whole mountain.
This is a ski the ski instructor or coach will love, you can cruise on them, burn up fall-line short carved turns or do demo turns to your clients content. For lighter less physically strong skiers there is a chance you may feel them a touch heavy but given opportunity this is a great pair of skis for on-piste blasting.

As with the RC 4 WC RC if you are going to start hacking through gates with any regularity and aiming towards a more serious level of racing it may be worth sourcing the full-on slalom ski as they are somewhat quicker edge to edge and do feel more agile and grippy.

4.5/ 5

The manufacturer says this about the Fischer RC4 SC WC Flow Flex 2008:

Superior performance. Complete control over the skis. No matter what the speed. Pure racing - with professional, World Cup class equipment. Perfect edge grip. Optimum turning and manoeuvring. An intelligent construction that enables ideal power flow to the edges whenever you want. Just some of the countless challenges that perfect racing skis always have to stand up to - before the skier can put in an impressive performance.

For life on the edge. The explosive slalom specialist. Easy handling even when stretched to the limit thanks to precise base and edge finish. Featuring the legendary Flowflex.

Fischer RC4 Race SC Rail Flex 2008

A touch tamer than the superb RC WC SC, this slalom carver has all the benefits of the WC version but is a slightly softer, more forgiving and with a less dynamic plate which gives you a great smooth ride but not too much kick-back as you would experience with the top level ski. So if you are an advanced to expert skier looking for a high-performance short-turning ski for everyday and all-day-long use then the Race SC's are probably well suited to you.

4.5/ 5

The manufacturer says this about the Fischer RC4 Race SC Rail Flex 2008:

Superior performance. Complete control over the skis. No matter what the speed. Pure racing - with professional, World Cup class equipment. Perfect edge grip. Optimum turning and manoeuvring. An intelligent construction that enables ideal power flow to the edges whenever you want. Just some of the countless challenges that perfect racing skis always have to stand up to - before the skier can put in an impressive performance.

For dynamic specialists. The slalom carver with somewhat softer flex. Smooth and agile, with Air Carbon and World Cup Tuning.

Fischer RC 4Race RC Rail Flex 2008

Fischer have invested huge amounts of money in their race skis and the RC 4 Race Carver really does feel like a well developed package. They are sublimely smooth and exceptionally grippy as a result of their Sandwich construction and they are agile and planted on the firm flat pistes. As with many skis like this they are best used on well-groomed trails and bumps are not their forte unless you have a relatively small size as they can start to feel heavy and unwieldy.
Kept on the trails though these skis are really silky and sweet, you can go for the slightly longer lengths for greater stability and longer radius or go short for rapid edge to edge action.
A great pair of skis for the aggressive advanced skier or expert who wants the grip and sensations of a race ski but without the pure performance in a particular turn radius.

4.5/ 5

The manufacturer says this about the Fischer RC 4Race RC Rail Flex 2008:

Superior performance. Complete control over the skis. No matter what the speed. Pure racing - with professional, World Cup class equipment. Perfect edge grip. Optimum turning and manoeuvring. An intelligent construction that enables ideal power flow to the edges whenever you want. Just some of the countless challenges that perfect racing skis always have to stand up to - before the skier can put in an impressive performance.

For piste professionals. The performance packed Race Carver with unique turning behaviour and an absolutely smooth ride. Features Air Carbon Titanium and World Cup Tuning

Fischer RC4 Competition Junior Rail Flex 2008

Keen kids deserve grown-up technology. Feeling the will to win and getting a breath of the World Cup atmosphere. With World Cup technology at its finest. Such as the Sandwich Construction, for example, that guarantees highest stability, strength and durability. And a high-performance technology that filters out undesired ski vibrations and ensures the ski stays calm. For those who already know how important hundredths and thousandths can be.

The manufacturer says this about the Fischer RC4 Competition Junior Rail Flex 2008:

For skiers with true potential. The ski for young skiers who want to make it big, featuring almost all the technologies you need to turn leads into victories.

Fischer Watea 101 2008

Seroius big mountain skis for the hard-core skier or pro. Powerful, strong wood core and big dimensions equal a ski for the physically and mentally strong, the technically able and for skiers who know they need this type of ski to get the best out of their big powder day skiing. Fast and furoious for experts and above.

The manufacturer says this about the Fischer, Watea, 101, 2008:

Untouched slopes. Leaving your own tracks on virgin slopes with masterly powder turns and sprays. Making full use of a construction that stands up to the toughest of rides. A technology that thanks to its wide body structure and the integration of analogies from other sports, creates the ideal setting for individual performance. For people who want to go all out and their own way both on and off-piste.

For enthusiasts. The right Freeride ski for the toughest of rides, developed by the pro riders on the international Fischer Freeski Team. With I-Beam for all rides.

Fischer Watea 94 2008

Bigger and more serious for the experienced freeriders. The Watea 94's are still relatively easy to handle and the flex and sidewall construction remain solid but agile and not too leaden like happens to some other manufacturers. An excellent pair of mid-fats that are happy at medium to higher speeds in mixed snow conditions.

4.5/ 5

The manufacturer says this about the Fischer, Watea, 94, 2008:

Untouched slopes. Leaving your own tracks on virgin slopes with masterly powder turns and sprays. Making full use of a construction that stands up to the toughest of rides. A technology that thanks to its wide body structure and the integration of analogies from other sports, creates the ideal setting for individual performance. For people who want to go all out and their own way both on and off-piste.

For those out to enjoy life. The flat, versatile ski for all snow conditions. With stable and lightweight I-Beam construction. Feels completely at home on both long, sweeping slopes and narrow terrain.