2025 Fischer The Curv GT 80 W

Standing in for the RC One 78 GT, Fischer introduces The Curv GT 80 W for advanced level ladies looking for an ideal carving tool to make their mark on the groomers. Offering an impressively high-performance ceiling, this highly useful ski features a refined build and frontside shape that combines accessibility with predictability. On any given day, most of us find ourselves lapping groomers and with this being the case, it makes a whole lot of sense to have a ski like this. With more aggressive, race-like skis out there in this category, The Curv GT 80 W falls into a friendlier, more attainable option for progressing intermediates looking to enhance their technique and expert skiers wanting a high-end frontside ski.

It all starts with the sophistication of the build, which factors in both approachability and reliability. Featuring a blend of poplar and beech wood in the core, we get two different densities here that play a large role in the amount of stability and energy. Fischer adds in two layers of 0.5 mm titanal that are thin and relatively lightweight, boosting the degree of power and overall strength. It doesn’t end there-to stiffen the flex of the ski, Diagofiber is also thrown into the mix, rounding out the high-quality construction. What you’re left with is an incredibly smooth, grippy feel with plenty of agility and power as well. A true harmony of characteristics, it weighs in at just about 1950 grams in the 166 cm length, which is substantial but not overly hefty. Ramp up the durability with full strength sidewalls and the entire build exudes competitive performance.

Shape-wise, it’s clear that its intended purpose is in a frontside format. Though rather than presenting themselves as a serious carving machine, they give off more of a fun-loving, approachable feel. At 80 mm underfoot, they’re not the narrowest on-piste performer but certainly capable of carving a mean turn while still providing a wide enough platform for a comfortable balance point. What makes up for the wider waist width is the tight turning radius, making it incredibly easy and intuitive to transfer power from edge to edge. Incorporating E-Triple Radius technology, the 14-meter turn radius in the 166 cm length is broadened by the longer cut underfoot and shorter radii in the tips and tails. This allows for more creativity when it comes to turn shapes and styles, enhancing the overall versatility of the ski. With pretty obvious camber, the long effective edge is accompanied by slight rocker in the tip and tail, which makes for smoother turn initiation and completion.

This highly useful frontside ski makes a serious argument for itself in terms of versatility and high-end performance, appealing to both progressing intermediates and advanced level skiers. Quick and agile thanks to its shape, powerful and responsive thanks to its build, the end all result is a blend of qualities that allow for strong frontside skiing for a variety of different skiers.