2027 Fischer The Curv Noize DTX

The Fischer Curv Noize DTX is a fun-loving carver with fantastic energy, edge grip, and smoothness. Fischer’s Noize Control technology is one of the big stories here as it helps keep the ski engaged on the snow and reduces chatter and vibrations. At 72 mm underfoot, this ski is quick from edge to edge and has a lot of torsional stiffness that keeps the edges engaged in anything firm. As a result of the shape and style, this is more of a groomer and front side focused ski so if you’re looking for more versatility and all-mountain capacity, there are better options. But for what this ski does well, it does better than most.

The DTX is built with a solid wood core made from beech. This is a dense and sturdy core on which to start a ski. We then get two layers of metal, a fiberglass bridge underfoot, and Fischer’s Noize Control technology. In essence, the Noize Control consists of a weave of metal fibers that dampen vibrations and reduce unwanted chatter. Fischer states the weight of the ski at 2050 g in the 171, so it does have a solid and advanced level feel to it. It’s pretty darn stiff, too, so reactivity is a high point here. Tester Sam Reed notes that “These felt snappier edge-to-edge than some of the other options in the class and were a little more willing to put down different turn shapes. They weren't wildly stable at high speed but definitely engaging at a wide range of speeds. These did well managing the chop that popped up between runs. Works well on anything groomed, including less steep options due to how willing they are to make different turns work.”

At 72 mm underfoot, there’s a sense of narrowness here that becomes a dominant part of the conversation. There’s not much else on the agenda here other than carving clean turns on firm and smooth groomed surfaces. With no rocker or taper, these angular skis work best in pure tip to tail carves. With a longer effective edge, the skis work great at providing a smooth and confident feel, especially at speed. With a slightly longer turn radius at 16-meters in the 171, these skis have a bit more of a GS influence over the GTX and even the wider GT 85. Tester Deb Dennison stated that “This ski rocked on groomers and form surfaces. It had the best edge grip of the front side skis. Heavy and stable, but only likes medium-long turns. Carved up the icy patches out there. The focus is groomers-heavy and stable with a long turn radius. Advanced skiers are the sweet spot here. You need to be able to work the sweet spot of the ski. Let’s go fast on ice!”

Going fast on ice is what this year’s ski test was all about and a ski like the DTX makes a lot of sense for days like that. As the conditions continue to get firmer and firmer, having a ski that works well in that realm makes a lot of sense. While this is more of an advanced and expert level ski, it does make quick work out of ice and hard pack, so even if you’re improving your carving, it’ll add a lot of confidence to the mix.