Stöckli Stormrider 95 review 2020

PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments

The Stormrider 95 from Stöckli is one of the references in this market segment. It has not changed and remains a safe bet!

The "easy to handle" ski keeps its qualities of accessibility and comfort. Its general behaviour is good, and it is reassuring: the Stormrider 95 is stable and predictable. The terrain damping, as on most skis in the range, is exceptional.

Agile, with a nose that engages well and a tonic tail, it is very comfortable in short turns (especially in the size tested). Larger radii suit it as well.

A homogeneous and versatile ski, it does the job everywhere. "Cool" slid/skid handling and cut/ carving handling on hard snow are alternated with ease at the skier's whim.

Flexible enough at the front and rigid enough at the back, it needs to be properly positioned to take full advantage of all its qualities, especially in the size tested. This size was considered insufficient by the reviewers. For committed skiers, from medium to heavy, we recommend the larger size (going up to 184 cm!) reviewed last year.

Off-piste, it proves to be generally effective, even brilliant when changing between choppy and irregular snow.

A legendary ski, the Stormrider 95 from Stöckli continues to seduce hundreds of skiers every year. We recommend it to anyone who wants a particularly pleasant and comfortable ski that is versatile and comfortable in all conditions.

Review: Pros

• Very good off-piste behaviour
• Transition to choppy snow
• Manoeuvrability
• Terrain damping
• Sound behaviour

Review: Cons

• Reviewed in too short a size (175 cm instead of 180/185 cm as requested)
• Requires a little front–back balancing

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Manufacturer's remarks

You can't buy happiness, but you can buy a Stormrider 95! This light freeride model is made for demanding terrain and variable snow conditions. Equipped with various high-performance technologies such as polywall sidewalls, extremely resistant to shocks, and TiTec technology, ensuring stability and high torsion resistance, this ski transforms each of your descents into a unique and unforgettable experience. The powder is yours!

Light Core: wood essences such as Fuma and Balsa make up the Laser AR. Savings in weight, durability, dynamic properties.

Tip Rocker and Rocker: against longer curvature in the nose for better buoyancy in powder snow, easy edge cornering, more manoeuvrable on prepared pistes, saving effort.

Lightweight rocker in the tail: a more playful ski, but also a less marked radius on the tail against the edges for a good grip.

Polywall: stronger edges, high impact resistance, damping properties.

Racing graphite base.

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