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Stöckli Stormrider 95 review 2018

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PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments

This year, the Stormrider 95 by Stöckli topped the podium in this very competitive category. The reviewers were unanimous about the features of this particularly versatile model. The basic qualities are certainly there: good grip, turn performance, flotation in deep powder... But it’s the ski’s stability and its capacity to adapt easily on all terrains, even the most difficult, that really carried the day. The way it cuts through choppy snow and lumps of crud is mind-blowing. You just need to position yourself and push off, and the ski will do all the work whatever the conditions. It’s fantastic for good riders who'll zip down the slopes like champions... Shaped for long turns and speed, it features a relatively long radius (+17m in the size tested), but is less intuitive and easy to handle at slower speeds and in short turns. On groomed trails, it does pretty well in all turns, but lacks playfulness. The Stormrider 95 is becoming a benchmark in this highly competitive segment. It’s a remarkable ski that we recommend for good to expert riders looking for a tool that’s both nimble and versatile, particularly in freeride.

Review: Pros

  • Incredible stability
  • Good turn performance
  • Cuts through the crud
  • Good grip/anchoring
  • Flotation in powder
  • Happy on all terrains
  • Easy to use and comfortable

Review: Cons

  • Less playful on the piste
  • A bit more demanding in short turns and at slower speeds

The ski review scores

Turn initiation
☆☆☆☆☆
17.5
Stability
☆☆☆☆☆
19.5
Stability/turning performance
☆☆☆☆☆
16.5
Grip
☆☆☆☆☆
16.5
Short turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
13.7
Long turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
18.0
Skid turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
17.0
Handleability
☆☆☆☆☆
18.0
Comfort
☆☆☆☆☆
18.5
Snow contact
☆☆☆☆☆
17.5
Soft snow fluidity
☆☆☆☆☆
17.0
Freeride - Flotation quality
☆☆☆☆☆
18.8
Handling in powder
☆☆☆☆☆
18.2
Performance on hard snow
☆☆☆☆☆
17.0
Freeride - Performance on hard snow
☆☆☆☆☆
18.8
Any ground comfort
☆☆☆☆☆
18.2

Who's it for?

Good → Expert

Manufacturer's remarks

Power, great performance, the 95 can do everything, even groom the trails!
With a bit of physical effort, it will slice out perfect turns on hard pack. A versatile 5-star ski!

Features of the Stormrider 95

Brand : Stöckli
Model : Stormrider 95
Year : 2018
Family : All-Mountain back
Size tested : 184 cm
Tip size : 131 mm
Waist size : 95 mm
Tail size : 120 mm
Radius for the size reviewed : Not available

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Reviewed by PROSKILAB™

in La Clusaz, France, March 2017