Fischer Cold Heat 2008 Ski Review

We skied the entire “Heat” series. The Cold Heat is the only ski in the series that lived up to our tester’s strict criteria in the Expert catagory. We at S&B ONLY brought in the Cold Heat as the Cool Heat (in our opinion, and we certainly defend your right to disagree) is not even in the same category.

Fischer Cold Heat 2008

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Model: Fischer Cold Heat (2008)
Size(cm) / Radius(m): 170/17
Sidecut: 123-82-109

Manufacturer’s Description of the Fischer Cold Heat:

"The RX Cold Heat has incredible edge-hold on hard snow and will float over new snow and crud. Sandwich Sidewall, two sheets of Titanal, FlowFlex plate, Air Carbon Ti, 17m radius in a 170 cm, and the chrome binding are the highlights."

Ski-Review’s Verdict:

The Cold Heat is part of a 3 ski series from Fischer, including the Cool Heat which is the black sheep of the group in this tester’s opinion. The Cold Heat is a well designed ski that fits beautifully into the All Mountain Expert category. Edge hold like Fischer’s race boards combined with almost 1.5cm of taper make the Cold Heat a top pick for expert skiers who ski everything and ski it hard.

Most testers (including some lighter weights) loved the Cold Heat for its versatility and broad capabilities. Others raved about its stellar bump capabilities. They all awarded top marks for FUN level.

A lot of good skiers felt this was a definite “must have” for stores offering the Best of the Best. Now you get to share the benefits of unbiased testers, and get on skis that we loved. Lots of stability and grip, and very comfortable at higher speeds.

The Cold Heat may just be the perfect prescription for our cold winters. They make you want to stay out and play longer. The Fischer Cold Heat is one FINE performance ski but don’t be confused by its cousin the “Cool Heat” because sadly, it is not worthy of similar praise.

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Reader Ski Reviews of the Fischer Cold Heat 2008
Fischer Cold Heat 2008
Written by Ski Review Guest on 12/10

Just came back from Kronplatz, Italy season opening weekend where i had a chance to test this beauty. I’ve been looking for a ski of this kind for some time and I can say it really excells in every way. I really love different piste conditions and do everything from long fast carving on hard pack to powder and bumps. This baby did just everything i wanted it to. It’s super stable, carves like on train rails, cuts through the icy black run and floats on the powder. It is not the choice for someone who wants slalom style fast winding or wants to ski just powder ( Rosi’s new B83 that I tried the day before was giving me more stability and floated and turned better I guess due to the softenss ) but if you want a competent and fun all around performer you must get this one. It also has a beautiful blue lightning design, I’m definitely buying it.

Fischer Cold Heat 2008
Written by Ski Review Guest on 12/17

Did a ski demo at Crystal Mountain, Washington. At Crystal you need a ski that can ski everything in the same day, often on the same run. Plus it is often wet and wild. I tried these against K2 and Nordica in the same category. The Cool Heats far excelled. I felt I could ski them shorter than the K2. These had a lot more life and hold than the others. I agree that the Cool Heats were nothing. I seemed to be fighting them. Maybe they are more of an Eastern ski.

Fischer Cold Heat 2008
Written by Ski Review Guest on 12/17

I mistyped, in the last review the “Cold Heats” far excelled.

Fischer Cold Heat 2008
Written by Ski Review Guest on 01/02

I bought a pair of 176cm and have skied on them 8x now out here in the East and they are fanatastic ! They float well in the few powder days we have had and handle the late in the day piled up “crud” like it was whipped cream.  Hold a great edge on the famous East ice too ! Great all mountain ski ! I have been skiing on RX8’s and Rossi Bandits but these Cold Heats always take #1 position in my quiver.

Fischer Cold Heat 2008
Written by Ski Review Guest on 01/17

Just got back from 8 days in Vail and skiied 176mm Cold Heats most of the week.  We got 50 inches over the week and the these skis are great in almost any condition, powder, crud and even lots of fun on the groomers. They remind me of the Fischer RX9 but a fatter version, snappy and alot of fun too ski.

Fischer Cold Heat 2008
Written by Ski Review Guest on 01/25

i am looking for a good bump and tree ski that is quick edge to edge? how did these hold up in that regard?

Fischer Cold Heat 2008
Written by Ski Review Guest on 03/30

In this review the Cool Heat ski has been miscredited in my opinion. The Cold Heat is a bit wider that the Cool Heat, but the only thing that means is, that it is a bit more offpiste ski than the Cool Heat. The Cool Heat is a really great ski too, but not for the intermediate. It takes skill and effort to ride this ski, but from there you get a ver very good ski. Anybody else have an opinion on the cool heat? please post then

Fischer Cold Heat 2008
Written by Ski Review Guest on 04/07

I just spent 2 days demoing the Cool Heat.  I skied hardpack and unpacked on the first day, and mashed potatoes on the second.

I weigh 200 lbs and have skiing for 30 years.  I live in the East US, but ski everywhere.

I really liked the Cool Heats.  They held exceptionally well on steep ice, but were quick and stable in the bumps and crud between trees.  I did notice that they felt heavy and damped, but they turned really quickly in the trees.  I also noticed that I skied significantly faster, especially on the steep and icy.

I was going to get a pair of Cool Heats, but the negative reviews have put me off a bit.

Can I get a few more details about the differences between the Cold and Cool Heats, and what is so awful about the Cool Heats.

Thanks

Fischer Cold Heat 2008
Written by Ski Review Guest on 04/07

How does the Cool and Cold Heat compare to the Elan Magfire 12 and 14?

On paper they look pretty similar

Fischer Cold Heat 2008
Written by Ski Review Guest on 05/29

I was just wondering if anyone knows about the stiffness or torsional stiffness of the ski and how it handles in the eastern conditions

Fischer Cold Heat 2008
Written by Ski Review Guest on 10/30

My last skis were K2 Apache Recons, and I loved them.  My Cold Heat Rxs are far and away a better ski.  I’m a big guy—6’4 and about 215, and ski aggressively, and these skis are the best all-mountain expert-level ski I’ve used.  They ski everything from powder to boilerplate very well.  In fact, only top-end condition specific skis seem to do better in any one condition.  They have an impressive edge and turning radius, which makes them even excel in narrow chutes with moguls.

Fischer Cold Heat 2008
Written by Ski Review Guest on 02/09

LIKED THE RX9 BUT THE COOL HEAT STAYS DOWN THE EDGE AT THE TIP AND DIGS.

Fischer Cold Heat 2008
Written by Ski Review Guest on 02/19

I can’t think of a better ski for East Coast conditions. Solid and great control on anything from cruisers on packed powder to steep, icy headwalls.  I hope Fischer will keep making a ski similar to this.  I have no complaints.

Fischer Cold Heat 2008
Written by Nancy Riley on 12/02

I have a pair of Cold Heats and race on the USSA Masters circuit.  I love the Cold Heats because the more I dig into the ski, the more it gives back.

For many skis, once the tough gets going, the ski starts to lose it’s “tension” and “stability”.  With the Cold Heats, just when I think the speed and arc of the turn are going to wash the ski out, this ski goes into another dimension.  Other than my highly tuned racing skis, no rec ski has ever given me that type of performance.  I want a ski I can run hard most of the time. I’ve skied this ski in Canada, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. 

If you are someone who likes to spend more relaxed time on the ski, and want the ski to do most of your work, this probably isn’t the ski for you.  The Cold Heat expects that you will ski it.

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