2025 Stockli Stormrider 95

The 2025 Stockli Stormrider 95 returns unchanged for this year, bringing with it the smoothest and quietest all-mountain performance with it. The 95 takes on more of a freeride personality while keeping many of the same on-trail characteristics firmly intact. This is a rare ability to be able to drop weight, lose some turn radius, and yet still somehow come out with a better turning ski. More specifically, the 95 operates better in softer snow for sure. There’s a lot to be said for a mid-90's ski changing its spots and becoming one of the most versatile and well-rounded skis on the planet. There’s more agility, more skier input, more flotation, and a broader range of skier type for this 95 than many other skis in this range, and we’re all about it. With Stockli’s precision and quality, the Stormrider 95 remains top of its class in all-mountain performance.

There were a number of changes from last year that continue into 2025. By switching up the wood in the core, the 95 gained agility and pop. When we get to shape, it becomes a bit clearer that we lost some rebound, but for the most part, the loss fits in better with what the ski was designed to do. The blend of poplar, paulownia, and beech lightens the load a bit, dropping about 100 grams per ski per length, even though those lengths get a bit of a shakeup for this model. We still get two sheets of metal, with the upper laminate consisting of the Titec Pro topsheet. By having the metal as the upper laminate, the transfer of energy is more direct, and the damping properties are enhanced. This is a smart way to build a ski, and the elimination of a cosmetic and plastic topsheet is also a weight saving hack. The other somewhat small change to the build is the elimination of the metal tail, substituting more ABS material like we see in the Stormrider 102. This gives the tail a bit more suppleness to it, allowing for more freedom and creativity in the back end of the turn. Tester Jose Darias notes that his “First impression is that the skin is super easy to ski, very intuitive right off the bat. I managed to find some waist deep dry snow even late in the day and these skis felt great. The line was tight and steep with mandatory hop turns and the stormrider 95 felt great in that terrain.”

One of the bigger changes from the previous SR 95 was the alterations to the rear. The tail shape changes slightly to bring about easier release and increased playfulness. Most of the shovel and waist stay the same, but the tail drops 3 mm of width from the very widest point. They bring the wider point forward in the ski, though, so even though the sidecut is less dramatic, the 2025 ski has a slightly shorter turn radius. This is due to the taper shape that not only tightens the arc, but also makes for smoother and more freeride personality in the ski. It’s less hooky in softer snow, and while the Stormrider 95 purists may scoff at this notion, it seems like a better fit overall for a ski in this category—especially one that’s as light and maneuverable as this one is. In the 182, we’re getting an 18.5-meter turn radius, and at 95 mm underfoot, this is about as versatile and well-rounded as it gets. For trees, bumps, and other technical and soft-snow zones, this new shape offers more paths to success and happiness. Jose continues by stating that “Soft snow feels incredible on this ski, it’s got a great flex pattern that allows the ski to bend in just the right way to support the skier and drive through the snow while being forgiving for a variety of skier types and levels.”

This returning ski is a high-performance dream come true. Skiers who have loved the 95 in the past will continue to do so moving forward. The quality, precision, smoothness, and versatility are all still right there. It’s just a bit less grabby in the tail than the outgoing model and with new lengths, the Stormrider 95 will be more approachable for more skiers. The mount point is 1cm forward of where it was in the past, putting you more in the driver's seat, aligning better with the new tail shape and style. We’re stoked to see this ski return for another year of precise and high-quality performance.