2021 Fischer RC One 82 GT

Fast, fun, and fearless, the Fischer RC One 82 GT is an ideal companion for all snow on the firm to hard range. Best when used by a skilled pilot, the 82 GT loves to be on edge and in a carved turn. This ski returns unchanged for 2021, and carving enthusiasts could not be more thrilled. They've got a bit of heft to them, as the dense wood core is bolstered by Fischer's .5 mm titanal laminate. It's got an interesting shape to it, though, as it tapers in towards the tips and tails. This allowed Fischer to replace the heavy metal where it's not particularly needed with a lighter material. The Bafatex fiber that fills the void is typically used in competitive racing sails on boats works very well in this application. It's light but still stiff, and flexes in an infinite amount of directions as opposed to a more 2D carbon fiber. The end result is a ski that's not too difficult to get in and out of the turn, but when you're in it, you better hold on and be balanced. It's got the GS race ski type of feel when engaged, but also can be used in more recreational carving and skiing. At 82 mm underfoot, these things have torsional stiffness to spare, and can hold on the hardest snow on the planet.

Jeff Neagle skied the 180 (the longest length, unfortunately), and scored it pretty much all 4's with the exception of 3's for flotation and playfulness. He notes that the 82 is "not quite as powerful as the 86, but in this case, that's a good thing as it's providing a slightly different level of performance that's going to be more appropriate for a slightly less aggressive skier. And I don't mean that in a negative way at all. The 86 is pretty darn stiff, which is realistically best for really aggressive skiers. Even among most advanced/expert skiers, a lot will prefer the feel of the 82. Quick edge to edge, stable at speed, and plenty of edge grip. It has a lot of the characteristics of the 86 in terms of its ability to handle varying terrain and softer snow conditions, although it sacrifices some soft snow performance for quicker edge to edge performance on firm snow. I could see this being a really good choice for a ski instructor going into an examination. You can basically achieve any turn shape or style on it thanks to the All Mountain Rocker profile and slight early taper. On top of that, it'll let you get your hip on the snow as it doesn't lack any torsional stiffness. Whatever you want to demonstrate, whatever you want to achieve, you can do it on the RC One 82 GT."

Also on the 180, Troy Dehm scored 5's out of 5 for stability, quickness, maneuverability, torsional stiffness, edge hold, and overall impression. These are some impressively high scores for a beefy carving ski, and we love it when a more one-dimensional ski like this is able to cross some boundaries. Troy states that the 82 GT is "very responsive and turns with a ton of pop. You can make super-nimble turns and hammer out long GS turns. It skis very true to size." In terms of that lack of versatility, Troy notes that "I wouldn't take it in the woods, but great for groomers and hard pack all day! Excellent edge hold even over ice." And in terms of the relationship with the brand as a whole, "Fischer is always consistent." That's a good way of thinking about this ski in particular-it is very consistent.

For fun and fast carving on firm snow, look no further than the Fischer RC One 82 GT. It has a long and complicated name, but the performance is all there. For a race-like feel with an all-mountain flair, the 82 is an ideal choice.