Ski: 2023-2024 Fischer The Curv, 185 cm
Available Lengths: 157, 164, 171, 178, 185 cm
Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 184.0 cm
Stated Weight per Ski: 2350 grams
Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski: 2432 & 2445 grams (w/ binding plates)
Stated Dimensions (185cm): 120-70-103 mm
Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 120-69.8-102.5 mm
Stated Sidecut Radius (185 cm): 17.5 meters
Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 42 mm / 7 mm
Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 6 mm
Core Materials: beech + titanal (2 layers) + carbon “bridge” underfoot + carbon & fiberglass laminate
Base: sintered World Cup base with durable inserts along the edges
Factory Recommended Mount Point: -11.5 cm from center; 80.0 cm from tail
[Note: Our review was conducted on the 22/23 “RC4 The Curv”, which was not changed for 23/24, apart from graphics and a name change to simply “The Curv”. Also note that, within The Curv line of multiple models, this is the model that has no additional words, acronyms, or waist width numbers after its name “The Curv”.]
[Editor’s Note: Our “First Looks” are our way of getting you information sooner on some of the products we’re reviewing, including our measured specs and the details from the manufacturer. Once we’ve started testing a given product, we detail our on-snow impressions in our Flash Reviews and our annual Winter Buyer’s Guide. When we’re able to spend extensive time testing a given product, we publish our in-depth Full Reviews and Deep Dive comparisons.]
What Fischer says about The Curv
“The RC4 The Curv is a top level ski for top skiers. It combines the performance of an all-out racing ski with the versatility of an all-arounder to guarantee the ultimate in turning enjoyment as well as straight-up fun from the first turn through to the last.
Specially positioned carbon fiber in the binding area provides confidence-inspiring edge grip. Diagowrap, a carbon reinforcer around the wood core, plus the use of Titanal, keep the weight low and the stability high. Radical Triple Radius shape allows dynamic, sharp turns of any size radius. An original M-Plate allows optimal power transfer and acceleration so you can really push the envelope.
Define your line – with the RC4 The Curv.”
Flex Pattern
Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of The Curv:
Tips: 9-9.5
Shovels: 9.5
In Front of Toe Piece: 9.5-10
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 10-9.5
Tails: 9.5
Weight
Our 185 cm Curv came in at about 2440 grams per ski (w/ binding plates).
For reference, here are some of our measured weights (per ski in grams) for some notable skis. As always, keep in mind the length and width differences to try to keep things more apples-to-apples. Also, note which of these measured weights includes a given ski’s binding plates.
1627 & 1640 Head Kore 87, 177 cm
1675 & 1732 Folsom Spar 78, 177 cm
1701 & 1706 Rossignol Forza 70D V-Ti, 173 cm
1724 & 1735 Parlor Warbird, 178 cm
1724 & 1749 Black Crows Octo, 179.3 cm
1728 & 1750 Renoun Atlas 80, 177 cm
1735 & 1754 K2 Mindbender 90C, 178 cm
1796 & 1838 Black Crows Mirus Cor, 178 cm
1808 & 1834 Northland AM178, 178 cm
1820 & 1867 Kästle Paragon 93, 177 cm
1823 & 1853 Atomic Maverick 88 Ti, 184 cm
1832 & 1841 K2 Disruption 78Ti, 177 cm
1833 & 1849 Shaggy’s Brockway 90, 180 cm
1837 & 1854 Fischer The Curv GT 85 Redefine, 175 cm
1854 & 1863 Salomon Stance 90, 182 cm
1900 & 1908 Atomic Maverick 95 Ti, 180 cm
1906 & 1907 Dynastar M-Cross 88, 184 cm
1911 & 1917 K2 Disruption 82Ti, 177 cm
1915 & 1937 K2 Mindbender 89Ti, 182 cm
1940 & 1949 Kästle MX84, 176 cm
1941 & 1968 Volkl Peregrine 80, 177 cm
1960 & 2004 Kästle MX88, 181 cm
1999 & 2060 Line Blade, 181 cm
2000 & 2016 Volkl Peregrine 82, 177 cm
2003 & 2011 Head Supershape e-Magnum, 170 cm (w/ binding plates)
2008 & 2015 Folsom Spar 88, 182 cm
2025 & 2028 Meier Quickdraw, 181 cm
2045 & 2057 Rossignol Arcade 88, 178 cm
2047 & 2056 Blizzard Anomaly 88, 182 cm
2047 & 2082 4FRNT MSP 91, 181 cm
2058 & 2079 Stöckli Montero AR, 180 cm
2063 & 2094 Moment Commander 92, 182 cm
2072 & 2094 Wagner Summit 91, 182 cm
2096 & 2154 Nordica Steadfast 85 DC, 179 cm
2112 & 2116 Folsom Spar Turbo, 182 cm
2121 & 2147 Head Supershape e-Titan, 177 cm (w/ binding plates)
2199 & 2211 Head Supershape e-Rally, 177 cm (w/ binding plates)
2235 & 2236 Elan Wingman 86 CTi, 184 cm (w/ binding plates)
2225 & 2248 K2 Disruption MTi, 175 cm (w/ binding plates)
2271 & 2273 Fischer The Curv GT 85, 175 cm (w/ binding plates)
2286 & 2299 Fischer RC One 82 GT, 180 cm (22/23–23/24)
2432 & 2445 Fischer RC4 The Curv, 185 cm (w/ binding plates)
