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Stöckli Stormrider 85 Motion review 2019
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
Awarded "Best Ski" in 2018, the Stöckli Stormrider 85 remains at the top of the market like its big brothers in the men's categories.
On groomers, the Stormrider 85 provides excellent edge grip and outstanding stability. The ski is very responsive, powerful, and comfortable in all areas, especially in long turns.
Off-piste, the testers appreciated the ski's ease of use, its ability to cut through variable snow and to keep afloat in powder.
The ski is exceptionally versatile, and it is difficult to find conditions in which it doesn't feel at ease.
In addition, its performance is very solid whether on corduroy or in powder. The Stormrider 85 is extremely predictable, confidence-inspiring, and stable at high speed.
On the other hand, even though it is easy to figure out how to use this ski, it is a little more demanding than the other models in this test, and you will need to really drive the ski, especially in short turns.
The Stormrider 85 is unquestionably one of the best skis on the market and will satisfy advanced to expert female skiers who want a ski that performs very well on groomers and is also capable of freeride skiing.
Review: Pros
- Excellent performance on groomers
- Very good edge grip
- Excels in long turns
- Stable
- Confidence-inspiring
- Good in chopped-up snow
- Floatation in powder
- Easy to use off-piste
- Fun
Review: Cons
- Sluggish rebound off-piste
- A bit more demanding
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.3 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.3 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
| Freeride - Flotation quality | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.3 |
| Handling in powder | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.8 |
| Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
| Freeride - Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.8 |
| Any ground comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.8 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
A true all-rounder: This specially designed women’s freeride ski is impressive with its perfect float in the backcountry. The lightweight balsa-Pachaco wood core ensures you have enough energy reserves after the climb to really be able to enjoy the Stöckli qualities on the descent. Thanks to its sporty character, the Stormrider 85 Motion is quite impressive on groomed slopes as well and displays perfect performance.
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Features of the Stormrider 85 Motion
| Brand : | Stöckli |
| Model : | Stormrider 85 Motion |
| Year : | 2019 |
| Family : | All-mountain front |
| Size tested : | 168 cm |
| Tip size : | 129 mm |
| Waist size : | 85 mm |
| Tail size : | 113 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | 14 m |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2018