2022 Fischer RC One 82 GT

Graphically refreshed for 2022, the Fischer RC One 82 GT is still the rugged all-mountain carver that we’ve loved over the past few seasons. This is a great blend of construction and shape for pure front side carving with a little bit of versatility for all-mountain adventure. At the end of the day, though, these skis are better suited for front side cruising by advanced and expert skiers. While intermediates will appreciate the stability, they may not be able to access the top end of these skis, and that’s really where all the fun is located. At 82 mm underfoot, these skis are pretty quick from edge to edge, while still retaining the total stability due to the dual-metal laminate. These .5 mm sheets of titanal do most of the heavy lifting in terms of power and precision, making these some of the dampest front side skis around. In the tips and tails, just to keep it lively and not too tank-like, they replace the metal with bafatex fibers, which are commonly used on high-end racing sails. This reduces swing weight and makes the ski a bit more maneuverable in quicker and tighter turns.

Mike Aidala skied the 180, which is the longest length in this model, and noted it was a good length for him. Mike scored the ski 5’s out of 5 for stability, torsional stiffness, and edge hold, which is right on track with what we’re looking for out of this ski. 4’s were given for quickness, maneuverability, and overall impression, while the rest of his scores were 3’s. This is a pretty high overall scorecard, showing the high-end and well-rounded nature of the RC One 82 GT. Mike calls it an “awesome front side charging ski. If you are an ex-racer, this ski provides the super-charged frontside performance.” It is certainly true that former racers, along with expert skiers, will love the stability and edge grip of this energetic carver. Josh Wolfgang found that his 180 preferred to stood upon: “Some skis want to be driven while others want to be rolled. This one is a roller. Just lay it on edge and let the tip do the work. I found this ski to be stable at high speed and also nimble when you asked it to turn. Josh scored the ski 4’s for quickness, maneuverability, torsional stiffness, and edge hold.

Also on the 180, Benny Wax found it to be on the long side for sure. He’s close to this length with an all-mountain ski, generally on a 177, but for a ski of this construction and shape, he’d be better off on the shorter size. Regardless, he scored it 4’s out of 5 for stability, torsional stiffness, and edge hold with the rest of his scores as 3’s out of 5. Benny notes that it was “solid and stable. Although this was a little long for me, it flew down the groomers. Solid and smooth with good edge hold.” In terms of versatility, Benny also noted that it was “not my friend in the bumps.” And that’s okay when it comes to a front side crusher, especially when the ski is simply too long.

For a ski that’s 82 mm wide, the Fischer RC One 82 GT is all that’s expected. It’s stable and strong, while being quick from edge to edge. Fantastic edge grip and a ton of energy due to the two sheets of metal, these skis will hold on any firmness of snow, and make clean and round turns at any speed. Ideally suited to a skier who knows their way around a carved turn, these skis do respond well to strong skier input, but they’ll also have a lot of fun if you just want to stand on the edges and enjoy the ride.