Stöckli Stormrider 88 review 2020

PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments

Another reference ski on this market, the Stormrider 88 from Stöckli remains faithful to itself.

The ski has not changed and displays the same qualities. It is generally very efficient, comfortable on all terrains. A relatively rigid tail allows it to guarantee a strong grip on hard snow. The ski is very stable and accelerates confidently. The terrain damping is excellent, as with the other products from the range, and the ski flattens the terrain remarkably. Transitioning to choppy snow is the best possible and the buoyancy in deep snow is good despite a relatively small waist width.

The Stormrider 88 from Stöckli is efficient, comfortable, versatile but relatively neutral on the piste. The ski does the job calmly and with great comfort but shows little playfulness. Compared to the new generation of more agile and reactive skis (new Kendo 88, Wingman 88), it loses a few points.

However, it remains one of the best skis in the segment and will delight a wide audience, from mid-level skiers to high-end skiers looking for efficiency and versatility above all.

Review: Pros

• Grip
• Overall effectiveness
• Stability at high speed
• Excellent terrain damping
• Transition to choppy snow
• Off-track behaviour

Review: Cons

• Less reactive at the beginning of curves, nose a little soft
• Neutral behaviour on-piste

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Manufacturer's remarks

Equipped with the same technologies as the Stormrider 85, it is still more sporty than its women's counterpart.

Stability, grip on hard snow, acceleration, buoyancy at high speed.
It's THE do-it-all ski.

The higher the speed, the better the ski performs; it is more suitable for good skiers but it still knows how to make itself feel stable and reassuring for skiers who wish to improve on hard or powder snow!

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