Why you should own a Stockli Stormrider
Top sheets look like the Stormrider DP Pros (pictured below in dark gray for their second generation which was nothing more than a top sheet update) and the bases look like the DP Pro + (pictured far left).
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Island Bay
Cheers, mate.
Wasn't going to buy them (NZ$, btw), just curious. If I could get the skis flat for U$100, I'd pounce, though.
I skied these at least a couple times, I had access to a Stockli demo fleet around the time they came out. From what I recall they’re an awesome piste ski— heavy, damp, fully cambered, only around 80-85mm UF if I recall correctly. Not as burly or stiff as the DP or Schmidt models which were their off piste shapes at the time.
Why you should own a Stockli Stormrider
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Shorty_J
So I know this is like asking a group of alcoholics if I should give up drinking... But just how badly do I need a pair of 2019 storm rider 95? I'm eyeing up a pair.
I'm not a charger but started skiing faster and more confidently since I upgraded to Mach 1 130 boots and katana 108 last year. But I will never go full mach chicken again due to injury and age and being the father of a 3 year old... Yadda yadda.
I love the idea of damp and quiet... That's what I want.
In my low tide quiver right now is a Salomon rocker 2 100 which is easy to ski but still decently damp. Edge hold is sometimes lacking... But I actually really love these skis and how approachable they are.
I don't want to always be on my game 100% in this quiver spot.
The price is ok but still kind of expensive compared to what I usually buy, because Stockli.
How bad do I want these?
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I have owned several Stockli skis, none of them have allowed me to be lazy. They all wanted a technical strong proficient pilot, one reason why I love them so much and added another pair to the quiver last year. Stormrider TT110.
As others have alluded, they do kick ass, damp, edge hold, quiet underfoot, very rewarding if driven. Sounds like you are looking for a more approachable ski for this slot. Worst case is buy them and see if this ski is for you. If not sell it here, it will go quickly if adult sized.
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Why you should own a Stockli Stormrider
I think that pic was posted to show the holes were on the inside edge… as per the Peak Skis thread discussion.
Awesome observation.
Always dug Dominique's style. regardless of the classic “flailing” arms. The turns were right. And the line choice was also right.
I wish I was surfing my bases when I was racing. I didn’t get “driving the bases.” I thought everything was a carving sequence. I focused too much on the edges, and glossed over the bases.
Shame. Because now I get it.
Perhaps I age like a fine wine. You should ski the trees in Japan with me. Now all I need is a Stockli-inspired Renegade.
Maybe there are some Dynastar PU elements to the core that could soften tortional tail flex of a wood/glass build ala the Ren.
As in— something similar to the pattern ofthat stockli tail, but in the core, with holes being filled with PU. Too many moving parts?
Anyway, Hoji seems to think adding more rocker made the Ren surfier. I’m sure it did. But a more torsionally flexible core might be worth exploring. I like my 2013 HALS rocker shape. Too much rocker worries me as power is lost longitudinally.
Looking at you, Heritage. A 2013 HALS Ren shape with a torsionally looser tail sounds bonkers. Would that tail involve a Dynastar inspired PU build up? Would the whole core benefit from PU?
This whole Stormrider thread is turning into quite the deep dive. Making me question my Pro 108 desires. I want something 105-110 with a loose torsional tail and a bitch of a spine. Something I can use to surf out of chaos and then sit on as I straight-line through hell.
Why you should own a Stockli Stormrider
What models/lengths are people most interested in owning? I can usually get very good prices on demos from 2-3 years ago models, and most of the time they’re super great condition. I won’t know till the season starts up though.
Why you should own a Stockli Stormrider
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gregL
Where did you find those? And what size?
Buddy of mine, 192 and like new. They will never leave my quiver. I’ve made that mistake with to many other stockli’s, not this time.
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