Freeride skis
Product 2026
Woman, Man
We tested the Stöckli Stormrider 95 in the 188 cm length — an impressive ski with its Titanal construction. The top sheet is beautifully finished and relatively resistant to scratches. As long-time owners of several Stormriders — going back nearly… decades (!), we can confidently say these skis are durable and exceptionally well built.
One of the first things you notice is the long effective edge that extends far into the front of the shovel. The tip itself sits very close to the snow. You’d expect a ski like this to be directional and powerful, reminiscent of the legendary Stöckli Dominique Perret models from back in the day… But surprisingly, the Stormrider 95 is incredibly versatile thanks to its almost magical, near-instant pivot. It’s surprisingly agile for a ski this long and with such a “masculine”, committed aesthetic.
Skidding and sliding turns are almost disconcerting — turn initiation is lightning fast. In these skid/smear turns, we did note a lack of edge grip: it doesn’t assert itself well on hardpack. However, navigating around bumps or shrubs feels intuitive and effortless.
The flex surprised us compared to previous Stormrider versions we’ve skied: the Stormrider 95 is softer. That said, when you pick up speed, the ski holds its line well — it doesn’t wash out, and it absorbs terrain effortlessly. This is actually one of its standout traits: it doesn’t transmit much impact back into the legs. It can definitely handle relatively high speeds.
Long, sweeping turns are where this ski truly shines. Once on edge, it starts to bite and show its true character. The grip is more pronounced (though we would have liked a bit more). In clean, carved turns, it glides smoothly on edge. If you want to flatten it out and throw in a skid, it transitions in an instant.
Transitions from short to long turns are easy to manage, especially given its length. We would have liked a slightly more pronounced tip rise. Since the Stormrider 95 has no rocker, balance is key in tricky snow or variable terrain — you don’t want to get too far forward. The lack of tip rise can make things a bit less forgiving.
Overall, it’s a very pleasant ski, superbly finished, with an aluminum tail. A safe bet. An easy ski to ride. Skiers of average build will feel very comfortable on it. A pleasure ski — easy to pivot, surprisingly versatile for a ski that’s both long and relatively wide.
We used this equipment over a long period of time
These are our thoughts after intensive use:
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