2027 Fischer The Curv Noize

At the upper end of the civilian ski performance spectrum is the 2027 Fischer RC 4 Noise. This ski features the real-deal race room construction of Fischer’s amazing race skis but with a more accessible shape. This is a cheater ski with a mid-radius sidecut, but all of the power and strength of a full-on race ski. If you’re looking for uncompromising edge grip and energy, it’s tough to make a better suggestion than this ski right here. They also use their M-Plate in these skis to keep it even stiffer in the underfoot zone for pure race feel.

These skis are built with a beech wood core and two sheets of metal. These are thick metal layers, with one measuring at .9 and the other at .7 mm. At the core of the new Noize series of skis is that additional laminate that consists of a web of metal stringers that create a smoother, damper, and quieter feel. We notice it a lot in the GT 85, so it’s a proven technology that adds to the overall power of the ski. In the 178 cm length, Fischer states a weight of 2420 g/ski so there’s some heft here for sure. The M-Plate has a solid platform to mount your binding on, and that gives even more of a race feel to the ski. Tester Mark MacDonald calls it “Stiff with great edge control,” scoring it 9 out of 10 for stability and 8 out of 10 for torsional stiffness and edge hold.

These skis have a very narrow waist of 66 mm underfoot. That is bookended by 112 mm in the tip and 101 mm in the tail. As a result, we get a mid-radius cut of 15.5-meters in the 178 cm length. This makes it an ideal choice for recreational racers, technical demonstrators, and racers looking for a more approachable arc. There’s no rocker or taper in these skis—just full camber and a very squared off tail shape. These skis are full-on edge contact from tip to tail with a strong feel underfoot. Mark continues to note that the RC4 Noize would “make a great beer league ski,” and we totally agree. Most recreational races have more of a mid-radius set to them, so a ski like this makes good sense as opposed to a true FIS longer radius.

There’s not a ton of wiggle room here for user friendliness. These skis are rugged and firm with a lot of power and energy. They’re heavy and strong, so if you don’t think you have the proper skills or strength, there are better options for a pure front side ski. If you do have the technical abilities, and want a ski that will challenge you to make perfect turns all of the time, it’s tough to do better than an RC4 Noize.