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Reviewers' score
15.1
AWARD

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Fischer RC4 RC review 2017

AWARD
Best Accessibility/Performance!

PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments

The RC4 RC from Fisher has passed the preselection for this PROSKILAB™ category for several years. While it didn't come top, it's still one of the best skis on the market and well deserves its place in the selection.

First of all, it's a genuine giant slalom ski, full of punch, grippy and incisive. It's a ski you can count on when you want to zip down the slopes in all situations.

But it's also a very enjoyable, playful, comfortable and versatile ski that will give a lot of enjoyment. It's medium radius and good flex distribution means that it's happy and even playful in short turns.

It's not the best performer, nor the most accessible, but it's the most consistent ski in this selection. It's also a model that's particularly enjoyable, and we recommend it for athletic and competition skiers.


Review: Pros

  • An accessible, tolerant ski
  • Very good overall performance
  • Versatile, able to vary turns
  • Generally fun

Review: Cons

  • Requires a little time to adapt and perfect positioning, needs to be skied in central position.
  • Slight lack of performance, especially in cruising mode.
  • Slight inertia when entering turns.

The ski review scores

Turn initiation
☆☆☆☆☆
16.0
Stability
☆☆☆☆☆
15.8
Stability/turning performance
☆☆☆☆☆
14.8
Grip
☆☆☆☆☆
14.2
Short turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
17.0
Long turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
15.3
Skid turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
17.5
Handleability
☆☆☆☆☆
14.2
Comfort
☆☆☆☆☆
14.2
Snow contact
☆☆☆☆☆
14.8
Soft snow fluidity
☆☆☆☆☆
14.8

Who's it for?

Excellent → Expert

Manufacturer's remarks

Performance and aggressiveness
Ultra-fluid glides
Fast turn initiation

Features of the RC4 RC

Brand : Fischer
Model : RC4 RC
Year : 2017
Family : Giant slalom
Size tested : 175 cm
Tip size : 115 mm
Waist size : 68 mm
Tail size : 97 mm
Radius for the size reviewed : Not available

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in La Clusaz, France, March 2016