2023 Stockli Stormrider 102

It’s pretty amazing that a ski company can call a 102 mm underfoot ski their widest model, and that says a lot about Stockli as a brand. The Stormrider 102 returns unchanged for 2023, and that’s fantastic news for skiers who love the combination of flotation, power, precision, and fun. Built with a wood core and two sheets of metal, one being the titec pro topsheet, the dampness of this ski does amazing things for advanced and expert skiers who are looking for a wider option for all-mountain skiing. Normally, we’d be more in the “freeride” zone with the 102’s, but the build and character of this ski still keeps it more in the all-mountain division. Whatever you want to call it, it’s an amazing product first and foremost. In the 182, the ski generates a 19.8-meter turn radius, so skiers can really have some good input into how straight or turny you want to make it. It’s not as drifty in the softer snow and powder as some of the more freeride-oriented skis out there, but it sure charges hard through that stuff. Even with the metal, the 182 still comes in at 1890 grams per ski, so the lightness of it is a standout feature as well.

Dana Allen states that the 182, “with a turning radius of 19.8-meters, felt like it skied long for the length.” He gave it all 4’s and 5’s on the card, with the 5’s going for overall impression, torsional stiffness, edge hold forgiveness, and stability. “For a ski with two sheets of metal, this was dynamic and poppy. Very surprising given the construction and also the weight. Very quick edge to edge, super stable, absolutely railed long radius. Might not be a great ski for the woods, but a super dynamic ski for a lot of conditions. Will absolutely eat chop for breakfast. And if you’re looking for a hard-pack ski, this is a great candidate. Honestly, a very surprising ski in a good way. Nine out of 10 would bang.” Noah Labow found the 182 to be a perfect size, with top scores of 5 out of 5 for flotation, stability, torsional stiffness, and edge hold. 3’s for forgiveness, quickness, maneuverability, and playfulness show that the 102 is a bit more of a one-trick pony versus a versatile all-mountain ski in Noah’s mind. He notes that it’s an “Awesome hard charger. Great edge hold and stability, this ski sticks to the snow.”

Zach Mooney found his 182 to be true to size, scoring it mostly 5’s with the 4’s going for versatility, quickness, and maneuverability. He states that “The Stormrider 102 is one of the smoothest skis in this category. With a 19.8-meter radius, this ski likes to charge, and holds on ice second to none in the 100mm waist category. It blasts through soft piles of snow no problem, and if it dumps, don’t worry, they float amazingly! I felt consistent power out of each turn from tip to tail- something that every skier desires.” Sounds like a nice option here.

Stockli has a lot going for it in terms of precision and quality, and when they combine that into the Stormrider 102, a lot of skiers are going to be really happy. This ski serves well as a wider all-mountain ski or a narrower freeride option, and the winner is the skier.