Disappointing News About The Fischer Curv GT

[Scotty I.]

The Fischer RC4 The Curv GT was the front side ski that I was going to buy this year. Not anymore.
From Powder 7:
"Hi Scott,
Thanks for reaching out! It doesn't look like we have any of the Fischer RC 4 The Curv GT skis on our preseason order. Also, after looking at Fischer's website it doesn't look like they have any in stock so we wouldn't be able to special order one either."

It makes me wonder if any (or how many) factories are going to experience the same problem this year. But maybe this is just a one off. I hope so.

 

[Tricia]

Hmmm, that's now how I understand it.
I'll double check.

 

[Tricia]

I think your source was mistaken for the RC4 CT being discontinued.
The Curv GT is relatively new and not going out of the line AFAIK
See article here.

Say good-bye to some great 2022 products and where to look next.

Some great 2022 products that are leaving the market and where to spend your money next.

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[Philpug]

...it doesn't look like they have any in stock so we wouldn't be able to special order one either."

This will be an industry wide problem. If you cannot find what you are looking for on the shelves, do NOT expect to be able to special order it. I have been told this by numerous manufactures. Will there be soem exceptions, I am sure but the norm will be that there will NOT be any extra inventory/backstock.

 

[Philpug]

The Fischer RC4 The Curv GT was the front side ski that I was going to buy this year. Not anymore.

There has to be shops that did order them, and some might even have some them from last year since it is a complete carryover. I am sure the core sizes, 170, 175, 180 are going to be the toughest to find. I bet @SkiEssentials ordered them.

 

[Winks]

The Fischer RC4 The Curv GT was the front side ski that I was going to buy this year. Not anymore.
From Powder 7:
"Hi Scott,
Thanks for reaching out! It doesn't look like we have any of the Fischer RC 4 The Curv GT skis on our preseason order. Also, after looking at Fischer's website it doesn't look like they have any in stock so we wouldn't be able to special order one either."

It makes me wonder if any (or how many) factories are going to experience the same problem this year. But maybe this is just a one off. I hope so.

I can also check in with Fischer when I get back to the office August 1st but I’m sure we can get one. They definitely still have it in the line though as it was on my demo list.

 

[Cheizz]

It's definitely still in the line. Here in Europe, availability is an issue too, at the moment. But they're producing new runs, as the many facebook photos imply.

 

[Scotty I.]

I have to believe that Powder 7 would have ordered them if there was availability at the factory. I think this ski answers a lot of questions for a lot of people so I would be surprised if they didn't order it because it's not popular. The Ski Monster in Boston seem to be proponents of this ski. I'm going to give them a ring tomorrow and see what's up.

 

[Philpug]

I have to believe that Powder 7 would have ordered them if there was availability at the factory. I think this ski answers a lot of questions for a lot of people so I would be surprised if they didn't order it because it's not popular. The Ski Monster in Boston seem to be proponents of this ski. I'm going to give them a ring tomorrow and see what's up.

Look where is Powder7 located (West) and where is SkiMonster located (Northeast) and while both of these companies have an online presence, the are still brick and mortar and need to focus on who is walking in the door.

 

[Scotty I.]

I think your source was mistaken for the RC4 CT being discontinued.
The Curv GT is relatively new and not going out of the line AFAIK
See article here.

Say good-bye to some great 2022 products and where to look next.

Some great 2022 products that are leaving the market and where to spend your money next.

www.skitalk.com

You could be right Tricia. I'll double check with them. Thanks

 

[Scotty I.]

Where's Mike Hattrup when we need him

 

[Philpug]

Where's Mike Hattrup when we need him

Working for Black Diamond. He is no longer with Fischer.

 

[James]

Last years, 168cm

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[crgildart]

This will be an industry wide problem. If you cannot find what you are looking for on the shelves, do NOT expect to be able to special order it. I have been told this by numerous manufactures. Will there be soem exceptions, I am sure but the norm will be that there will NOT be any extra inventory/backstock.

I expect they'll put customer service and warranty situations at the top of the list. Doesn't have to be a defective product could be a shop mount mistake too. If they need to replace one for a customer stat that will take priority.

 

[Philpug]

Remember too, Fischer had a significant fire in their Ukraine facility a little over a year ago and it is probably safe to assume that while facility might not be in the war zone, they could have lost some of their workers to the cause. While the Curv GT is not produced in that facility, volume skis are. Very well some of that production could have moved and since the Curv GT might be a halo ski, it is not a volume ski and it's production might be put on the back burner so they can produce skis that might out sell it 5:1. Is this what is happening? Not sure but it is a possibility.

 

[Scotty I.]

Remember too, Fischer had a significant fire in their Ukraine facility a little over a year ago and it is probably safe to assume that while facility might not be in the war zone, they could have lost some of their workers to the cause. While the Curv GT is not produced in that facility, volume skis are. Very well some of that production could have moved and since the Curv GT might be a halo ski, it is not a volume ski and it's production might be put on the back burner so they can produce skis that might out sell it 5:1. Is this what is happening? Not sure but it is a possibility.

Good points all.

 

[James]

Time for a new tag line?

 

[Erik Timmerman]

Remember too, Fischer had a significant fire in their Ukraine facility a little over a year ago and it is probably safe to assume that while facility might not be in the war zone, they could have lost some of their workers to the cause. While the Curv GT is not produced in that facility, volume skis are. Very well some of that production could have moved and since the Curv GT might be a halo ski, it is not a volume ski and it's production might be put on the back burner so they can produce skis that might out sell it 5:1. Is this what is happening? Not sure but it is a possibility.

Did you notice any Fischer SL skis without the hole last season? Made by Head.

 

[VladSki]

XSPO in Germany has 22/23 Curv GT available in late August:

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The RC4 Curv GT has everything dedicated skiers need for an entire season of fun. A 76mm waist offers the optimal balance of control and stability in changing or variable snow conditions. Radical Triple Radius shape allows dynamic,...

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