Fischer Watea 78 (2009)
Hard-charging East Coasters will enjoy the Watea 78, which has a stiff wood core for blasting through crud and a shapely sidecut for ripping up groomers.
Props
Buttery, consistent flex and steadiness at high speeds.
Gripes
Not an out-of-the-box favorite; testers said it took a few turns to find its sweet spot.
Tester's Take
"A powerful ski with a lot of oomph." -Charlotte Moats
PRICE (MSRP): $1020.00
Product Specifications |
How We Test
| Year | 2008/2009 |
| Level | Advanced |
| MSRP | $1020.00 |
| Gender | Female |
| Binding | with binding |
| Tip/Waist/Tail | 122/78/107 |
| Rating: Powder Performance | 2.60 / 5 |
| Rating: Stability at Speed | 3.80 / 5 |
| Rating: Long Turns | 3.55 / 5 |
| Rating: Medium Turns | 3.34 / 5 |
| Rating: Short Turns | 3.13 / 5 |
| Rating: Maneuverability | 2.82 / 5 |
| Rating: Hard Snow Grip | 3.88 / 5 |
| Rating: Crud Performance | 3.18 / 5 |
| Rating: Corduroy Performance | 3.70 / 5 |
| Rating: Moguls Performance | 2.64 / 5 |
| Rating: Forgiveness | 3.19 / 5 |
| Rating: Average Score | 3.23 / 5 |
| Rating: Quickness/Bumps | 2.82 / 5 |
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