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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