Fischer has been a leader in lightweight technology for many years, a history they continue to write with their silly-light mountaineering models.  The Progressor F-18 fits into this story as part of the first generation on the Progressor family tree to use Razorshape, that domes the core so the ski’s shoulders are sloped, not square.

The Progressor F-18 sheds more g’s by excising the 2 sheets of Titanal sported by its big bro, the F-19 Ti, and its Air Tec core uses a unique off-set milling method to subtract 25% off the usual core mass.

As for how the F-18 handles, its Dual Radius sidecut (more shape up front than in the rear) is largely responsible for how quickly it hooks up an endless stream of short turns without once feeling twitchy.

There are more powerful skis in this genre, but power isn’t everything.  The F-18 strikes a fine balance between Power and Finesse, making it a good choice for the skier transitioning from advanced to true expert.