2026 Fischer The Curv GT 80

The 2026 Fischer Curv GT 80 is a carryover model featuring the same build, shape, and graphics. If we’re being honest with ourselves as skiers, most of our time is spent on smooth and manicured terrain. As a result, a ski like this Curv GT 80 is an ideal tool for a huge number of days. While the overall character and application are similar to the other 80 mm models, there are some differences here that make the Curv 80 a whole lot of fun in a shorter to mid-radius carve on firm snow and on-piste terrain. While the narrower waist makes this ski accessible to progressing intermediates due to mobility, it’s still a high-end ski that will satisfy the carving needs of most expert skiers. You get excellent energy, and a clean round turn with a pittance of effort.

Fischer uses a lot of high-end componentry in these skis. The Curv 80 has a sophisticated build that follows suit to the race skis on which they’re based. We start with a blend of poplar and beech in the wood core and add two layers of .5mm titanal. This is thinner than the .8 we see in the wider Curv 85’s, but this likely is a better option for this ski and its intended application. We also get Fischer’s Diagofiber in the mix, stiffening the flex of the ski. These fibers are interwoven in the ski making it feel like a much more rugged product than the weight lets on. In the 173, we’re seeing a weight of 2000 grams per ski, so it’s not terribly hefty. Tester Marcus Shakun notes that he “Thought it was more versatile than expected. Quick edge to edge with not much effort. Stable for an aggressive skier and forgiving enough for less aggressive skier.” The effort plays a bit role here, especially if you’re deciding between this and a burlier ski like the Curv 85. This 80 is considerably easier to manage, especially in shorter turns at more moderate speeds.

Local legend and long-time tester Benny Wax states that the Curv 80 is “Fun on groomers, sound and stable, and handled firm snow extremely well.” It’s the shape that makes them so fun, and by tightening the arc of the ski, Fischer certainly adds creativity in turn shape and style to the mix. In the 173, Fischer hits 14.5-meters in the arc, but they also use their Triple Radius technology to expand that circle due to a longer cut underfoot and shorter radii in the tips and tails. This puts the skier in a better position to play around with edge angles and pressure to increase the versatility of the ski’s carving capabilities. Marcus goes on to note that it “borders on being an 80 mm frontside ski but you can take it off the groomers no problem.” That versatility shines through thanks to both shape and profile. There’s a bit of rocker in tips and tails, but more to make it smoother in the initiation and completion phases of the turn. It’s not that the skis are versatile by nature, but rather you can manipulate turn shape and style with ease.

There’s an interesting range of potential skier here. While the ski can be accessible for intermediates, there’s a high end that should not be overlooked. These skis can absolutely rip. With beech and metal in the core, this is a high-performance ski. The 80 mm waist makes it quicker and more agile, so it can be easier to turn if you’re not that aggressive. Most skiers who have this Curv GT 80 in their sight will have at least some skillset and sense of carving. If you’re not in that zone, there are still some amazing skis out there to better fit your stats and application. If you love short and crisp turns with wonderful energy and a smooth and predictable feel, this is an awesome choice.