The Fischer RC4 Worldcup SC is the slalom counterpart to the Worldcup RC (reviewed above), built to identical specs except for sidecut and length. As befits a slalom specialist, its turn radius of 13m in a 165cm mimics the mandated shape of a World Cup SL, and it’s available in sizes small enough to make a complete turn inside a cubicle.
The Curv Booster isn’t for an advanced skier looking for technical training wheels. It expects the pilot to have one leg extended and the other tucked up tight, with hips suspended just above the corduroy, setting up for the next exercise in total commitment. Skiers who want carving control that doesn’t require quite this level of athleticism should look at The Curv DTX, built with the same amount of muscle inside but without the supercharger effect of the Booster.
Built like a GS race ski but with a shape closer to a slalom stick, the Pursuit 800 Ti bites into the top of the turn so decisively that it’ll bury if the snow is too soft. It filed teeth were meant to sink into snow that’s racecourse hard, which is where Scott Sahr rom Aspen Ski and Board took it before penning this report.
“One of the fastest none-WC skis on the market. Unreal edge hold, power transmission and stable as a brain surgeon. This ski dissects any Frontside trail and will leave all your buddies with an “I can’t keep up!” attitude.”