2027 Fischer Nightstick 90

The 2027 Fischer Nightstick 90 returns as a carryover model for this year. It shares the same build as the wider versions as well as the same graphic style, but the footprint is decidedly more slopestyle and park oriented. As such, this ski has a more specific world view of the ski realm, focusing more on jumps, rails, and halfpipe than the other Nightstick skis. For skiers looking for supreme slopestyle confidence, this is a great place to be. This makes a fantastic competition ski for upper-level freestyle skiers.

Skis that take huge airs and big landings need some structure to them. Adding power and predictability to the ski, the Nightstick 90 uses a thick poplar wood core. This adds heft and stability to the mix, bringing this new 90 to the forefront of the park discussion. Some competitors seem to like lighter and more agile skis for this application while others prefer to have more substance on their feet. With full sidewalls and a titanal plate underfoot below the core, this ski benefits from the on-trail expertise that Fischer brings to the freestyle world. There’s a lot of edge grip as a result, making this Nightstick 90 a great on-trail carver when the feeling strikes. The pop and pep of the ski is off the charts and makes it a ton of fun to use in a variety of conditions and terrain. The fiberglass laminates help as well, and it all adds up to a weight of 1720 grams per ski in the 177. That’s on the sturdy side of the spectrum—great for skiers that like a strong feel underfoot and through the tips and tails. The last thing you want at 40 feet in the air is the feeling of unpredictability.

If you’re looking for balance, symmetrical skis are very helpful. Most park and pipe competition skis are shaped similarly to the Nightstick 90. At 90 mm underfoot, this ski is set on being useful in the park and pipe. We get tip and tail measurements of 117 and 115 mm respectively, making this ski just a –2 mm drop from being truly symmetrical. The rocker profile follows suit, making a near split between the tips and tails in terms of bend. As a result, the balance of the ski is at a high level, allowing for easy spins and jumps on any height or level. With positive camber underfoot and a rounder taper shape, this ski is a modern marvel of creative playful skiing. Taper has been at the forefront of the park conversation lately, allowing smoother buttering and smearing off jumps and lips. It also helps with takeoffs and landings, functioning as confidence inspiring and catch-free. We get an average turn radius of 18-meters, which is right on the money for most competition-oriented park skis these days. That radius is very central, as is the center mount point, once again emphasizing the park-specific use of this ski.

There’s not a huge audience here outside of pure freestyle athletes. High-end park skiers will find that it suits the development and competition side of their needs and the demand that pure slopestyle puts on both the athlete and the equipment. As a result, the fan base here is going to be somewhat narrow. The wider 97 and the freeride oriented 104 will get more top billing, but for the unique skier looking for that 90 mm twin tip for competition purposes, this is the place to be. With a generous flex and symmetrical shape, Nightstick 90 rips through anything creative. Balance and predictability are key here as those attributes allow skiers to hit jumps with confidence and style.