2026 Stockli Laser SX

The 2026 Stockli Laser SX is a carryover model for this year featuring the same construction, shape, and profile as last year. In a world of fun-loving and crisply turning skis, the 2026 Stockli Laser SX is one of the smoothest and cleanest performers of the bunch. Thanks to innovative and high-quality construction and shape, these skis are fantastic front side performers that carve across the fall line with the best of them. While still on the narrow side, there’s some all-mountain purpose to this ski, and it all comes to life on the feet of strong and skilled skiers. If we’re honest with ourselves, most skiers spend most of their time on groomed or smooth surfaces. In that light, it makes sense to have conditions-appropriate skis for most of this time. Most of Stockli’s focus is on the narrower, more front side-oriented skis, and they do a fantastic job of sticking to their strengths. As usual, the smoothness and power are fully intact with the handmade Swiss brand.

Stockli uses a mix of poplar and beech in the ski but leans more to the lighter poplar to create a bit of forgiveness. That beech and poplar core is bolstered by the dampness and stability of two sheets of metal, giving this ski a high-end and powerful feel. Great snap, positive energy, and consistent grip are all hallmarks of the amazing SX. As usual with all of Stockli’s handmade skis, the adhesive layers consist of rubber dust, giving the ski a quiet, silent personality that makes these skis stand out from the rest. The Turtle Shell 2.0 technology allows for proper ski articulation when under pressure, as two interlocking pieces of metal can attach and release depending on edge angle and pressure. With sophistication and strength, the SX is an awesome choice for carving clean turns on firm snow. Tester Nate Gardner gave the SX a 9 out of 10 for Overall Impression, calling it a “really well-balanced ski. Nice and playful but still holds well.”

As a front side ski, the shape and profile are decidedly on-piste oriented. At 70 mm underfoot, these skis fall on the narrow side for non-race skis and are certainly better-suited for on-trail carving and front side skiing, but some of the profile allows for creeping versatility as well. Built with mild tip and tail rocker, these skis become smoother in the entry phase of the turn, and this is good news for those who are looking to improve their transitions between turns without getting in too much trouble or working too hard. Additionally, this allows for slight flotation for when the snow gets cut up and variable. This also helps out in the bumps and trees, as the ski is able to be more swively and maneuverable for skiers who like some all-mountain features in their front side skis. In the 173 cm length, the ski produces a 16-meter turn radius which is right in the mid-range zone. Stockli seems to do this on purpose to allow the skier to better dictate the shape and duration of the turn. Dave Raybould also scored the ski 9 out of 10 for Overall, noting that “There’s a reason why Stokli charge a premium! These skis do an amazing job of being able to be easy to turn and be manoeuvrable at low speeds, but inspire confidence to get on it at higher speeds.”

This is a high end ski for high end skiers. The blend of sharp shaping and construction makes a lot of sense, and it wasn’t that long ago that a 70-mm underfoot ski was a mid-fat, so there’s certainly a case to be made for the versatility of this ski. These days, it’s squarely in the on-piste realm, but that doesn’t mean that skiers won’t find a lot to like about it regardless of terrain or conditions. The quality and precision of a Stockli ski is unrivaled in the ski world today, and that certainly carries through to the Laser SX, especially for skiers who value lighter weight and a quicker feel without sacrificing smoothness and stability.