A premium, hand-built all-mountain cruiser that blends power with plush damping.
| LENGTHS: |
| 170, 176, 180, 188 |
| DIMENSIONS: |
| 132-95-120 @ 180 |
| RADIUS: |
| 18M @ 180 |
| OTHER MODELS: |
| Stormrider 88, 102 |
| BEST FOR: |
| Cadillac-style cruising in any terrain |
| COMPARE WITH: |
| Salomon Stance 96, Atomic Maverick 96 CTI, Völkl Mantra M7 |
There’s a reason for the hefty price tag; Stöckli is synonymous with hand-crafted, high-tech skis. And judging by tester feedback on the renovated Stormrider, they’re worth every penny. “Race-ski performance for everyday fun,” as Jim Elliot put it. Stöckli calls it a freeride ski, but we found it felt classically all-mountain. There are two sheets of Titanal: the upper one is the topsheet, which protects the ski. A new wood core combines paulownia to cut weight, poplar for suppleness, and beech for stability and control. A new shape features light rocker in the tail and more in the tip. It’s not a particularly aggressive or high-energy ski, but let it ride an open turn and it feels stable and ready for anything.
