Individual Review Long-Term Review: 2020 Fischer RC One GT 86

[Jersey Skier]

Fun spring ski at Belleayre today.

 

[ScottB]

I think the seller that was in the link posted. I got to ebay and searched by " Fischer Pro MT " and lots of skis came up from different sellers, including the posted one. Sizes maybe limited, I only found one 185cm ish size which was the 95 width as I remember.

 

[Tom K.]

Though the sub-500 dollar price and Fischer brand appeal to me enormously, I suspect this ski is a bit too chargey for me, these days.

 

[Erik Timmerman]

Which ski, the RC One or the Pro Mountain? If you think the RC One is too much, jump on the PM 86.

 

[AmyPJ]

“Women’s” versions of any of these? I love my Santa Ana 88s, but am ready to move onto something with a different shape and construction to aid in my progression in edging/carving skills. It still needs to have all- mountain friendliness, though. I spend a lot of time skiing groomers and off piste on the same day.

 

[Philpug]

“Women’s” versions of any of these? I love my Santa Ana 88s, but am ready to move onto something with a different shape and construction to aid in my progression in edging/carving skills. It still needs to have all- mountain friendliness, though. I spend a lot of time skiing groomers and off piste on the same day.

RCOne82GT WS

 

[Tom K.]

Which ski, the RC One or the Pro Mountain? If you think the RC One is too much, jump on the PM 86.

The RC One. Already covered in the PM 86 arena with my Enforcer 88s.

 

[AmyPJ]

RCOne82GT WS

Typically for a ski with not much (or any) tail
Rocker, 165+ is on the long side for me. So, 159 or 166?
I have the opportunity to take a pair of GT 86ti out this weekend, borrowing from an instructor. Similarities?

 

[Philpug]

Typically for a ski with not much (or any) tail
Rocker, 165+ is on the long side for me. So, 159 or 166?
I have the opportunity to take a pair of GT 86ti out this weekend, borrowing from an instructor. Similarities?

@Tricia skis the 166, you tend to ski a size down from her.

 

[AmyPJ]

@Tricia skis the 166, you tend to ski a size down from her.

Kinda what I was thinking. Any difference between WS and “men’s”? Perusing the Fischer website makes me think not.

 

[Philpug]

Kinda what I was thinking. Any difference between WS and “men’s”? Perusing the Fischer website makes me think not.

Graphics.

 

[AmyPJ]

Graphics.

Awesome.

 

[Noodler]

The RC One. Already covered in the PM 86 arena with my Enforcer 88s.

There is very little in common between the RC One 86 GT/PM 86 and the Enforcer 88 other than a similar waist width.

 

[Tom K.]

There is very little in common between the RC One 86 GT/PM 86 and the Enforcer 88 other than a similar waist width.

Hmm, not quite on board with that.

For sure, RC One 86 GT does not equal Enforcer 88 in any way, shape or form.

But the PM 86 and E88 definitely step on each others toes a bit. At least to the point that I don't need both on my wall of skis.

Trigger finger is getting itchy on the RC Ones........

 

[Noodler]

Hmm, not quite on board with that.

For sure, RC One 86 GT does not equal Enforcer 88 in any way, shape or form.

But the PM 86 and E88 definitely step on each others toes a bit. At least to the point that I don't need both on my wall of skis.

Trigger finger is getting itchy on the RC Ones........

Nordica has far less sidecut, totally different tip shape, and not as much tip splay in the rocker profile. They also do not feel the same on-snow. Not even close to providing the same kind of ride. Now if you're talking about building a quiver, I agree that there's no sense in owning both, but these ski do not fill the exact same slot.

 

[Tom K.]

Nordica has far less sidecut, totally different tip shape, and not as much tip splay in the rocker profile. They also do not feel the same on-snow. Not even close to providing the same kind of ride. Now if you're talking about building a quiver, I agree that there's no sense in owning both, but these ski do not fill the exact same slot.

My point exactly. No way I can justify a PM 86 and an Enforcer 88 (which I love). While different, they fill the same "zone" in a quiver.

But the RC One is a different approach. Enforcer = generally off-piste design that also works great on groomers, provided you know how to put it up on a high edge. RC One = pretty much the opposite approach -- groomer design, tweaked just enough to increase its bandwidth.

Also, red tails, and red is fastest.

YMMV.

 

[Noodler]

My point exactly. No way I can justify a PM 86 and an Enforcer 88 (which I love). While different, they fill the same "zone" in a quiver.

But the RC One is a different approach. Enforcer = generally off-piste design that also works great on groomers, provided you know how to put it up on a high edge. RC One = pretty much the opposite approach -- groomer design, tweaked just enough to increase its bandwidth.

Also, red tails, and red is fastest.

YMMV.

Agreed. Go for it.

 

[Tom K.]

Agreed. Go for it.

Dammit.

175 or 182?

6'2" and near 200 during the "off season".

Hoping @Erik Timmerman might weigh in on length choice, also. FWIW, I never thought my 186 Motive 95s needed to be any shorter.

 

[Tom K.]

Tom K,

Not sure if you looked, but there are some of the 95's for sale as well. Prices vary, not sure if any are at 275 but I think there is.

The long ones -- if you can find them -- are not cheap.

 

[Erik Timmerman]

Dammit.

175 or 182?

6'2" and near 200 during the "off season".

Hoping @Erik Timmerman might weigh in on length choice, also. FWIW, I never thought my 186 Motive 95s needed to be any shorter.

Well, I'm 6; 200 lbs and ski the 175. I skied the PM 86 in 182, the shorter ski felt way too short in that ski. I also ski the Motive 95 in 186. I think you are good on either length depending on how you want to use it. Want to go faster and make bigger turns, get the big one.