2021 Stöckli Stormrider 95

[SkiTalk Test Team]

FairToMiddlin: It’s a new year, and a new Stormrider 95. Just like the previous SR 95 reveal at SIA two years ago, Stöckli did not bring the 184, so we had only the very short wheelbase (it has tip and tail rocker, after all) 175 to dissect. Thinner Titanal, thicker wood core, and a pronounced, wider tail are the highlights over the previous generation, as well as the same 1.3° factory base bevel found on the new Laser AR we tested. It had the same "half a Mississippi" pause that the AR had before initiating the turn, and lazy skiing was able to induce those fatty tails to hang up off piste. Still, Stöckli refinement comes standard with this new SR, and it is a smooth ride. And a year from now, Stöckli will remember to pop the 184 into the van for SIA, we’ll get to enjoy, err, test it then.

Drahtguy Kevin: A new tip and tail design along with a thicker core improve this model over the recent offerings. Turn initiation is better, providing a confidence-inspiring ride, and the stronger tail gives a tummy-tickling reward at the end. This new 95 glides from turn to turn seamlessly. I wish Stöckli would bring more sizes to the test as I would be better off one length up.

Insider tip: Stöckli has the mid-90 segment figured out.​

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Review updated from 2020​

 

[Davidrf59]

The last year they made the SR with appealing large font Stockli graphics.
Prefer these much more than the 22 model year version