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Stöckli Laser AX
Dimensions: 123-78-110
Radius: 15.6m@175cm
Sizes: 159, 167, 175, 183
Size tested: 175
Design: Carryover
Ron: The new AX represents the new class of narrow all-mountain skis. It has a very unique build with softish, slightly rockered tips but is quite stiff torsionally. Moving down the ski, it is fairly stiff underfoot with thick sidewalls and ample camber. It features a more traditional tail (slightly rounded but flat-ended) that is slightly turned up with no rocker. It does what no other ski in this class can do. The tip becomes very stable when tipped on edge and pulls you into a turn like a true carving ski. The AX is eerily stable and quiet at speed, too. Taking it into softer snow like bumps and piled-up groomers, its softer tips absorb and rise up just enough. It just slices through push piles like the proverbial hot knife through butter. It can stand up to skis much wider with more rocker. I did find that the bindings may need to be moved forward just a touch. Overall this ski is fantastic! (I own it now.)
Stöckli Stormrider 83
Dimensions: 126-83-109
Radius: 17.2m@174cm
Sizes: 166, 174, 182
Size tested: 174
Design: Carryover
FairToMiddlin: The SR 83 is sublime. Few skis combine strength and maneuverability with smoothness as well as this lil’ guy. Yes, you pay a good bit for it, but in return you get a 17.2m ski that tightens up the radius eagerly, yet with a silky feel. It and the SR 88 seem to have this magic ability to give you as much performance as you need with the minimum of effort. I have been enjoying this phenomenon for four years now at SIA, and any time during the test that I feel glum, or unattractive, or not well-liked by my friends, I know I can get on a Stormrider and immediately feel confident, handsome, and popular. I’m being silly, but only a little bit.
This ski is also fairly light. I normally don’t find that to be a good trait for a ski that I ride inbounds, but Stöckli bills this as a touring ski. Skis that go down as well as they go up (on your own power) are rare indeed; scroll to Head’s Kore to see the only other ski in this test that has that combo of loveliness.
Stöckli Stormrider 88
Dimensions: 12-88-113
Radius: 18m@177cm
Sizes: 168, 177, 186
Size tested: 177
Design: Carryover
Philpug: Stöckli revised the SR 88 for last season with a new balsa wood construction and by lightening the ski up; it actually made it better without losing the smoothness we have come to expect from the 88. Every time I get on the Stormrider, I am always impressed by just how smooth and refined it is. Where the Kästles are Porsches, Stöcklis ski more like Mercedes.
Stöckli Stormrider 95
Dimensions: 131-95-120
Radius: 17.2m@175cm
Sizes: 157, 166, 175, 184
Size tested: 175
Design: New Construction
SBrown: I can’t compare the SR 95 to any previous generations, but apparently it has been stiffened up a bit over the previous version, and the carbon tip inserts removed. Still, I found the tip to be supple in moguls; groomers at speed were silky smooth. Just wow. This length was just fine for me on groomed, but I'm not sure what off piste would be like.
Dimensions: 128-85-110
Radius: 15.2m@167cm
Sizes: 159, 167, 175
Size tested: 167
Design: Carryover
Tricia: Stöckli promises a premium ski, and that is exactly what it delivers with the Stormrider Motion 85 for women. It turns beautifully, carves nicely, and pushes through the crud. There aren’t enough o’s in "smooth" for how this ski feels while it's taking on the mountain.
Dimensions: 123-78-110
Radius: 15.6m@175cm
Sizes: 159, 167, 175, 183
Size tested: 175
Design: Carryover
Ron: The new AX represents the new class of narrow all-mountain skis. It has a very unique build with softish, slightly rockered tips but is quite stiff torsionally. Moving down the ski, it is fairly stiff underfoot with thick sidewalls and ample camber. It features a more traditional tail (slightly rounded but flat-ended) that is slightly turned up with no rocker. It does what no other ski in this class can do. The tip becomes very stable when tipped on edge and pulls you into a turn like a true carving ski. The AX is eerily stable and quiet at speed, too. Taking it into softer snow like bumps and piled-up groomers, its softer tips absorb and rise up just enough. It just slices through push piles like the proverbial hot knife through butter. It can stand up to skis much wider with more rocker. I did find that the bindings may need to be moved forward just a touch. Overall this ski is fantastic! (I own it now.)
- Who is it for? Advanced intermediates and up who like the feel of a narrower ski for all-mountain conditions including boilerplate carving up to a few inches of fresh.
- Who is it not for? You would be surprised just how versatile this ski is! Those with aversions to four-digit prices just need to wait for a used pair -- but it will be worth the wait.
- Insider tip: Demo first to be sure of the mount point; the 175 skis like a 178.
Stöckli Stormrider 83
Dimensions: 126-83-109
Radius: 17.2m@174cm
Sizes: 166, 174, 182
Size tested: 174
Design: Carryover
FairToMiddlin: The SR 83 is sublime. Few skis combine strength and maneuverability with smoothness as well as this lil’ guy. Yes, you pay a good bit for it, but in return you get a 17.2m ski that tightens up the radius eagerly, yet with a silky feel. It and the SR 88 seem to have this magic ability to give you as much performance as you need with the minimum of effort. I have been enjoying this phenomenon for four years now at SIA, and any time during the test that I feel glum, or unattractive, or not well-liked by my friends, I know I can get on a Stormrider and immediately feel confident, handsome, and popular. I’m being silly, but only a little bit.
This ski is also fairly light. I normally don’t find that to be a good trait for a ski that I ride inbounds, but Stöckli bills this as a touring ski. Skis that go down as well as they go up (on your own power) are rare indeed; scroll to Head’s Kore to see the only other ski in this test that has that combo of loveliness.
- Who is it for? Anyone who wants the very best feel, and can afford it.
- Who is it not for? Hmmm. Still thinking ....
- Insider tip: If the Stormrider 83 is too expensive for you, work harder!
Stöckli Stormrider 88
Dimensions: 12-88-113
Radius: 18m@177cm
Sizes: 168, 177, 186
Size tested: 177
Design: Carryover
Philpug: Stöckli revised the SR 88 for last season with a new balsa wood construction and by lightening the ski up; it actually made it better without losing the smoothness we have come to expect from the 88. Every time I get on the Stormrider, I am always impressed by just how smooth and refined it is. Where the Kästles are Porsches, Stöcklis ski more like Mercedes.
- Who is it for? Discriminating skiers, these just ooze refinement.
- Who is it not for? The uncouth. Skiers who drink their beer from 40-oz'ers out of paper bags.
- Insider tip: For the same feel but narrower, look to the SR 83.
Stöckli Stormrider 95
Dimensions: 131-95-120
Radius: 17.2m@175cm
Sizes: 157, 166, 175, 184
Size tested: 175
Design: New Construction
SBrown: I can’t compare the SR 95 to any previous generations, but apparently it has been stiffened up a bit over the previous version, and the carbon tip inserts removed. Still, I found the tip to be supple in moguls; groomers at speed were silky smooth. Just wow. This length was just fine for me on groomed, but I'm not sure what off piste would be like.
- Who is it for? Whoever, the performance range seems to be vast.
- Who is it not for? All of us on a budget.
- Insider tip: Can’t decide if I like the little tartan graphics or not.
- Who is it for? Anyone who loves skiing!
- Who is it not for? People who don’t like paying a premium for a premium ski.
- Insider tip: Size up!
Women's
Stöckli Stormrider Motion 85Dimensions: 128-85-110
Radius: 15.2m@167cm
Sizes: 159, 167, 175
Size tested: 167
Design: Carryover
Tricia: Stöckli promises a premium ski, and that is exactly what it delivers with the Stormrider Motion 85 for women. It turns beautifully, carves nicely, and pushes through the crud. There aren’t enough o’s in "smooth" for how this ski feels while it's taking on the mountain.
- Who is it for? Advanced women looking for a premium ski.
- Who is it not for? The budget-conscious.
- Insider tip: Don’t try it unless you’re ready to buy it.
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