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Stöckli Laser SC review 2019
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The Laser SC from Stöckli is one of the benchmarks in the market. It is regularly included by PROSKILAB in this category and it always does very well. Last year, it won "Best Ski," but this year it has been slightly overtaken by slightly more forgiving skis. Nevertheless, it still has the same great qualities, in particular rock solid performance.
A high-performance ski, the testers loved the ski’s stiffness, edge grip, and liveliness, especially in short turns, as well as the extremely powerful rebound at the end of the turn. The ski springs from one turn to the next; you have to be careful not to add too much pressure if you want to stay in control.
The reviewers' enthusiastic comments sum up the ski's qualities very well: "A stiff, fun ski," "Super ski - very precise, grippy, lively, and playful," "Turns easily and has a powerful rebound," "Stable at high speed."
Its weaker performance in skidded turns and powerful rebound mean that it is more suited to strong technical skiers.
The Laser SC from Stöckli is an excellent choice for technically strong advanced and expert skiers who want a stiff, precise, and powerful ski.
Review: Pros
- Super solid
- A lively, precise ski that is particularly agile in short turns
- Edge grip, stiffness
- Stability
- Excels in short and long turns
Review: Cons
- Technically more demanding than the Deacon 74 or the MX 67
- Not as at ease in skidded turns
- Very powerful rebound that may surprise less technical skiers
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 18.8 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 18.0 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 18.5 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 19.0 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 18.0 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.8 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.0 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
A sporty all-rounder that offers great performance in virtually all conditions on the groomers. Featuring the Tail Flex Control technology, the Laser SC can be skied with precision and confidence in both short and long turns in soft snow conditions as well as on hardpack. You'll enjoy every run, as the ski is always ready to adapt to how you are feeling and what you want to do. The Laser SC is at home on all types of runs and is the perfect partner for all your skiing adventures.
Features of the Laser SC
| Brand : | Stöckli |
| Model : | Laser SC |
| Year : | 2019 |
| Family : | Carvers |
| Size tested : | 170 cm |
| Tip size : | 123 mm |
| Waist size : | 72 mm |
| Tail size : | 104 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | 14 m |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2018