The Fischer Koa 78 Skis: An Expert Ride for Women on Piste and Powder

The Fischer Koa 78 with V9 Railflex is a women’s ski that’s perfect for the expert skier who wants to be able to go anywhere on the mountain.  The versatility and durability of these skis make them a great buy for any woman who really wants to enjoy all of the surfaces on the mountain rather than just stick to the groomed paths.

The 2012 model of these skis hasn’t changed much since the 2011 model, although a few very subtle differences might make the ride noticeable to skiers who can tell the difference in various types of skis.

The Basics about the Fischer Koa 78

Here are the stats about these skis:

• 16 m radius
• 121 – 78 – 107 sidecut
• Available in lengths 147, 154, 161, 168
• Camber rocker
• Flat tail
• 78 mm waist
• 122 mm tip width
• 107 mm tail width

Why Expert Skiers will Love the Fischer Koa 78

Women looking to ski on both the piste and the powder will definitely be interested in the Koa 78 skis because they offer a very balanced performance.  The Koa 78 skis feature a sandwich wood core design.  The cores infuse air carbon and use a sandwich sidewall construction of wood and ABS sidewalls.  This helps with flex and rebound.

For dynamic grip control, the Koa 78 skis use triple-cut ski core elements in both the tail and shovel sections.  This keeps you in contact with the ground constantly so you can grip the slopes easily no matter what kind of snow you are skiing on.

The part of the ski that’s in contact with the ground is shorter than it is with some skis, which  means that turning is much easier.  Maneuvering requires a lot less effort, making it possible to land some incredible turns with ease.

The Railflex integration system on these skis makes them much narrower and lighter than skis that are made for both men and women.  The sole only goes up to 330 mm rather than 360 mm.

Other Features of the Fischer Koa 78

These skis feature a wood core and full sidewall construction, making it extremely lightweight. In spite of the light weight, these skis have an incredible grip, making them very easy to control.

They also feature an all-mountain rocker design, which makes short radius turns feel silky smooth.  Skiers can easily go through bumps and crud while hooking in high speed turns on the groomers.

There are three different rockers available on this ski, including the All Mountain rocker, Freeski rocker, and Tour rocker.  With all these options and features, the Koa 78 skis certainly are a good option for the expert female skier.  They are definitely worth a serious look for the 2012 ski season.