Pros
The Watea 84 is a flexible ski whose easy handling and good accessibility really made it stand out. Turn initiation is very easy with this ski. Overall, this ski charmed the testers with its very good on piste reactivity.
Cons
As a trade-off for its accessibility, the Watea is somewhat limited performance wise. Off-piste, it lacks some floatation capacity. Its transition from the end of a turn to the next is a bit unreliable. On piste, the Watea's tail is a bit too light and quivers somewhat on irregular snow.
Conclusion for the Fischer Watea 84
This ski will suit intermediate skiers who are looking to cruise mostly on piste and a little bit off piste. This ski helps the skier improve on all types of snow. Overall, this ski performs correctly both on and off piste.
Overview of the Fischer Watea 84
Ski
Brand : Fischer Model : Watea 84 Year : 2009 Type : Versatile Freeride Retail price : 390 Currency :
Characteristics of the Fischer Watea 84
Size of tested ski : 176 cm Tip : 126 mm Waist : 84 mm Tail : 112 mm
Manufacturer's remarks
For novices. The ski to enter the world of freeriding with. With lightweight and stable I-Beam Technology and Sandwich Construction. Perfect for off-piste but also an excellent all-rounder.