Fischer · Unisex · 26/27
RC4 ST + RC4 Z11 GW
Advanced · black runsCarving & racing
Get it · 156 cm
Live stockSame-day pickup, during store hours, at a store that has it. Choose pickup or delivery at checkout.
14-day returns, any store · Free same-day mounting at Richmond Hill and Ottawa, with your boots
Common questions
Borderline fittersOur Find my length tool starts from your height: advanced skiers about 3 cm under their height; plus 4 cm if you're heavier than most people your height, minus 4 if lighter; minus 3 more if you mostly carve. Example: an advanced skier 170 cm tall who mostly carves gets about 164 cm, so the 163. We carry 156, 163 and 170 cm.
It's for advanced skiers. Fischer rates it Advanced and builds it on its race line, but makes it versatile: it calls it a specialist for all turn sizes.
Groomed runs. Fischer puts it in its race line for on-piste skiing. Its 68 mm waist is in the 66–80 mm range we suggest for mostly groomed Ontario runs, built for quick edge changes rather than soft snow.
Yes, it's built for firm groomers: a 68 mm waist, Shaped Ti titanal (metal) layers, race sidewalls and World Cup tuning. Fischer lists excellent grip as a key feature.
About
RC4 ST + RC4 Z11 GW
The Fischer RC4 ST is a short-turn carving ski from Fischer's RC4 race line. Fischer rates it Advanced and builds it for groomed runs only. This set comes with Fischer's RC4 Z11 GW binding (DIN 3–11) on the LYT PR rail.
Fischer calls it a specialist for all turn sizes and lists it as versatile for short turns, smooth in the turn and with excellent grip. Next to the RC4 Noize ST it sits a step lower (7–9 versus 8–10 on Fischer's catalogue scale), without Noize Control and on a beech-poplar core rather than a solid woodcore.
Key features
- Shaped Ti 0.5/0.5 — titanal matched to the ski's shape and thickness for grip, stability and a smoother ride
- Sandwich sidewall with race sidewall — ABS sidewalls around the wood core for balanced flex and rebound; the race sidewall makes edge tuning easier
- World Cup Tuning — edges and base finished on Fischer's World Cup grinding line
- LYT PR rail — Fischer's Powerrail variant, adjusted to boot length without tools
Specifications
- Level — Advanced (7–9 on Fischer's 10-step catalogue scale)
- Terrain — Race; on-piste only
- Core — Beech-poplar woodcore
- Construction — Sandwich sidewall, race sidewall, Shaped Ti 0.5/0.5, sintered base
- Binding — RC4 Z11 GW Powerrail, 78 mm brake, DIN 3–11; fits alpine (ISO 5355) and GripWalk® (ISO 23223) soles
- Weight — 1,725 g per ski at 163 cm
By length
- 163cm — 13m radius · 117 / 68 / 105 mm (Fischer's reference length)
Specs by length
Construction
How it rides
Based on the brand’s category: Fischer · On-piste only
Level
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Questions
Asked in store, answered by our fitters
What length should I get?
Our Find my length tool starts from your height: advanced skiers about 3 cm under their height; plus 4 cm if you're heavier than most people your height, minus 4 if lighter; minus 3 more if you mostly carve. Example: an advanced skier 170 cm tall who mostly carves gets about 164 cm, so the 163. We carry 156, 163 and 170 cm.
Is this ski right for my level?
It's for advanced skiers. Fischer rates it Advanced and builds it on its race line, but makes it versatile: it calls it a specialist for all turn sizes.
Is it for groomers, all-mountain or powder?
Groomed runs. Fischer puts it in its race line for on-piste skiing. Its 68 mm waist is in the 66–80 mm range we suggest for mostly groomed Ontario runs, built for quick edge changes rather than soft snow.
Will it hold an edge on icy Ontario groomers?
Yes, it's built for firm groomers: a 68 mm waist, Shaped Ti titanal (metal) layers, race sidewalls and World Cup tuning. Fischer lists excellent grip as a key feature.
Does it come with bindings?
Yes. It comes with the Fischer RC4 Z11 GW binding (DIN 3–11, 78 mm brake) on Fischer's LYT PR Powerrail, which adjusts to your boot length without tools.
Will my boots fit the bindings? What does GW mean?
The RC4 Z11 GW takes standard alpine (ISO 5355) and GripWalk (ISO 23223) boot soles. GW means GripWalk: a rockered, rubber-treaded sole that makes walking easier. Touring-sole boots aren't listed for it.
Is it a short-turn or long-turn ski? What does ST mean?
Short turns. ST marks Fischer's short-turn models (the long-turn versions are called LT), and this one has a 13 m radius at 163 cm. Fischer calls it a versatile short-turn ski and a specialist for all turn sizes, so it also holds medium arcs.
What do RC4, ST and LYT PR mean?
RC4 is Fischer's race line and ST marks its short-turn models. LYT PR is the Powerrail binding rail on the ski. RC4 Z11 is the binding, with DIN up to 11, and GW means it takes GripWalk boot soles.
Is it a men's or women's ski?
It's a unisex ski. Fischer makes one RC4 ST, and a women's ski is only a length difference. We list it twice: this listing has the RC4 Z11 GW binding in 156, 163 and 170 cm; the other groups the shorter 149 and 156 cm, with the RS 11 GW binding.
Is it stiff or soft?
Stiff. Our fitters rate it very stiff, as you'd expect from Fischer's RC4 race line.
Do you mount the bindings? Do I need to bring my boots?
Yes, free and the same day at Richmond Hill and Ottawa. We set the bindings to your boots, so bring yours or buy boots with the skis; you check and sign off on the setup in store. Skis we ship go out unmounted.
What warranty does it have?
It's covered by Borderline Outdoor's 1-year warranty. If something goes wrong, contact us with your order details.