Fischer Watea 98 Alpine Ski - 2010 BCS

I've been riding these things since November 2010, with about 20 days on the so far and I've got so many great things to say, w/ very few negatives. First off these things destroy the afternoon crud like none other. You put mini moguls in front of them and they can bash through without hesitation. The powderhull really does get your tips out of the snow, and aides turning. I've had zero problems turning these things on piste or off.

The negative comes when the temps drop below freezing, and you've got an icy mountain, the camber just doesnt slice through like a traditional carving ski would. You can make it down better than someone on a full rocker ski, but I dont enjoy these icy days. The other negative is in the laminated graphics. While they look awesome fresh out of the box, I've never had a topsheet get so destroyed w/ so few days on the mountain. These things look like I've used them for 3 seasons. In 22 days I've none had any incidents that should have busted the graphics like this- something to think about for folks who cant/wont buy new skis every season.

I love these skis. They shred all over the mountain. I've skied them in conditions from moderate powder to pure ice and they hold up to it all. They are light enough to be a touring ski if you wanted but they're still heavy enough and stiff enough to charge big lines like a champ. Not bad in the bumps and woods either. These things turn on a dime. The only loss of a star comes from it not having quite as much rocker as I had expected. If you ski the East look no further. As an instructor I'm on them all the time and I couldnt be happier.