Anyone get a chance to test the Stockli Laser WRT? Was thinking about a SC, SL or WRT to add next year.
From the link:
"Laser WRT ST another first, for me the most interesting news is a ski dedicated to them who wants to run but does not want or feels too limited with the GS FIS or SL FIS. From what they told us they took SL FIS and they stretched it 7 cm.In practice they invented the SC FIS."
I managed to buy the Laser WRTs end of March after hearing raving reviews from people that had been able to test them. I am pretty experienced with Stöckli myself, having owned/owns Laser CX, AX, SX, GS FIS and SR 95.
The first run on the WRT's, and I was laughing loud midways down the slope. It just happened, couldn't stop it. Was when I switched from large to small turns, and the skis just plain switched from being a GS to a SL. Like turning a switch, unbelievable!
I have owned a lot of high-end skis in my time, these beats every one of them, hands down. The level of precision, high speed stability and agility is just above any other recreational ski I have ever tried. They are very close to pure racing skis, just much more forgiving and comfortable. I can ski them all day long. So far, I have had 14 days on them, just love them more and more.
The WRT's are truly two skis in one pair, actually close to four. They are the impossible fusion of SL FIS, GS, SC and SX. In one ski.
Three of my friends tried them, they are on Laser SX, Laser CX and Laser SC. We switched, so I got theirs, so we could compare back and forth. Between the SX and CX, the difference was very obvious. They feel a lot less precise, almost like they have dull edges. They didn't, not at all. Also, they don't have the versatility of the WRT.
The difference to the SC is smaller, which surprised me. I always liked the SC, but it was my third choice in the Laser range, after SX and AX. But in this comparison, we all agreed that the SC was in fact the closest to the WRT. It lacks a bit both of the precision and versatility/stability (WRT can go faster, larger arcs just like that), but in small/medium turns, they are quite close. WRT still more agile, more responsive and more fun in that discipline too.
My two friends with SX and CX immediately tried to get their own WRT's, but didn't succeed, as they are not on sale until October. Seems I was lucky to find a pair that I actually could purchase. Guess they sold a pair that should have been for demo. The guys will definitely get them for next season.
My friend with SC's, new this season, wouldn't switch quite yet. I understand him, as he likes short turns most. The difference isn't that big in that discipline.
I like to switch between going flat out in max speed, and doing short slalom turns on hard packed, steep hills. I have never found one pair of skis that can do that, until now. Amazing, and highly recommended if that is what you like.
I skied them today in increasing slush throughout the day, and was surprised of how long I could keep them on before switching to the AX's. And even in slush, my first thought after switching was how much more precise they were compared to AX.
Precision and versatility kind of sums them up. And loads of fun!
Mine have Vist V614 bindings with Speedlock 1915 plate.
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Lol, that 34,990 Kč for a pair is like $1,700!I got them from one that only had that pair.
Sorry, but I would rather not disclose their name. I suspect Stöckli don't like them selling these skis until the public release in October.
A quick google search resulted in this shop saying they have a pair, you might want to give it a try. Make sure to get a decent set of plates.
https://www.harfasport.cz/stockli-laser-wrt-r16-2019-55037/
Ok, so that price included binding?I am afraid that is pretty much the list price. I paid €1339 plus shipping, which is about the same. Sales tax of 21% is included here, you might get that off if exporting out of Europe.
Mine was with Vist V614 binding and Speedlock pro plate, that's $475 list price alone. I guess it is the same here, skis only doesn't cost that much.
Expect the WRT to cost $200 more than the other Laser series skis when they release them. So that would be about $1400 plus binding, right?
Nice link! Amazed we haven't seen this before with all the Blossom interest. People are ordering from Montreal and waiting a month.I don't know if the Vist bindings are anything special, guess they are good enough. Never really thought about it, it is what we normally get with Stöckli over here since they have the same distributor. Always a good package deal with Vist. Might be the same in Czech republic, I was told the plate was already mounted on the skis when the shop got them. The Vist plates are very good though.
Looks like these guys understand your problem, and wants to do something about it.
https://shop.premierskis.com/pages/about-us
Premier Skis was formed in 2012 by two avid skiers who both were distributors for European ski companies. Our mission is threefold:
https://shop.premierskis.com/collections/bindings
- To create a premium online store specializing in ski gear for technical skiers such as racers, instructors and expert skiers who are frequently challenged finding the type of equipment they like
I don't know if the Vist bindings are anything special, guess they are good enough. Never really thought about it, it is what we normally get with Stöckli over here since they have the same distributor. Always a good package deal with Vist. Might be the same in Czech republic, I was told the plate was already mounted on the skis when the shop got them. The Vist plates are very good though.
Looks like these guys understand your problem, and wants to do something about it.
https://shop.premierskis.com/pages/about-us
Premier Skis was formed in 2012 by two avid skiers who both were distributors for European ski companies. Our mission is threefold:
https://shop.premierskis.com/collections/bindings
- To create a premium online store specializing in ski gear for technical skiers such as racers, instructors and expert skiers who are frequently challenged finding the type of equipment they like
I don't know if the Vist bindings are anything special, guess they are good enough. Never really thought about it, it is what we normally get with Stöckli over here since they have the same distributor. Always a good package deal with Vist. Might be the same in Czech republic, I was told the plate was already mounted on the skis when the shop got them. The Vist plates are very good though.
Looks like these guys understand your problem, and wants to do something about it.
https://shop.premierskis.com/pages/about-us
Premier Skis was formed in 2012 by two avid skiers who both were distributors for European ski companies. Our mission is threefold:
https://shop.premierskis.com/collections/bindings
- To create a premium online store specializing in ski gear for technical skiers such as racers, instructors and expert skiers who are frequently challenged finding the type of equipment they like
Yes, interesting. There are some very good deals in the closeout section for shorter skis.Great site. The Lutsi skis look interesting, anyone ever try them?
Great site. The Lutsi skis look interesting, anyone ever try them?