2026 Fischer The Curv GT 85

For 2026, the Fischer Curv GT 85 is a carryover model featuring the same graphics, build, and shape as last year. We’ve seen a lot of great wide front side skis come through here over the years, and the Fischer's have always had awesome race-like and planted feel. This continues into 2026 for sure, allowing advanced and expert skiers the confidence to really lean into a turn on any type of snow condition or terrain. While the overall concept of the 85 hasn’t differed that much from other skis in this range, there are some notable changes that make the ski more likely to be a favorite of many expert skiers looking to carve. At the end of the day, this is a beautiful carving ski.

Taking notes from the race world, this GT 85 is a sturdy customer. Built with a full beech wood core, these Curv GT 85’s have a race-inspired core. The 85 has thick and hefty .8mm titanal laminates to dampen the vibrations and provide total confidence. One of the newer aspects of the Curv series is the implementation of fiberglass bridge to the underfoot zone. The racing Curv skis use a carbon bridge, which places think carbon strips horizontally across the middle of the ski. This Curv 85 uses fiberglass in the same way, stiffening the underfoot area and making it incredibly responsive and strong. As a result, the skis are very sturdy and predictable from tip to tail with an added boost of power in the mid-section. There is a price to pay for this stability, however, as the ski sits on the scale at 2320 grams per ski in the 175 cm length. Tester Jeff Neagle notes that it’s a “Solid all mountain ski. It feels powerful but also nice and supple. Reminds me of a Supershape Titan, but trades some power for a little bit more forgiveness.”

While rounder in nature and shorter in shape, this GT 85 is a clean carver. In terms of shape, this ski has more sidecut than it used to, shortening the arc and bring some liveliness to the mix. At 15-meters in the 175, the radius decreases from an outgoing 17-meters in the same length for the older GT 86. We gain 3 mm in the tip and 2 mm in the tail to go along with a 1 mm drop in the middle. As a result, the ski gets brought more into the mid-range of carving shape and style. If that sounds too short, please note that Fischer also uses their Triple Radius technology here that allows for variable use of that arc. It’s very intuitive, with a longer cut in the mid-section and shorter radii in the tips and tails. There’s not a whole lot of rocker to talk about here—just a bit in the ends, but that’s more for turn initiation and ease of completion. Dave Raybould notes that “Overall, a great ski! Felt narrower than 85 underfoot, which I like. Could ski this in a 168 or a 175 depending on the day. Best for groomers and soft snow. Stiff carvings ski that’s slightly wider making it a little more versatile than a narrower frontside ski. Better than Curv skis of the past.”

While this ski is more mobile than its outgoing counterpart this heft and demand keep it squarely in the advanced and expert realm. If you’re an advanced skier and this feels like a bit of a reach, but you still want to give it a go, we do recommend sizing down. The skis are sturdy, so you don’t need to add length for stability. Ideally, skiers will have some sort of formal training to access the highest potential of these skis and use them appropriately on firmer than average snow. In the frozen corn we had this ski test, they were predictable, lively, and fun.