As the widest offering in the Stockli women’s freeride lineup, the Nela 96 sits in the sweet spot of versatility, and effectively combines power and performance with light weight and a friendly feel for maximum fun in the resort. Featuring a user-friendly flex and ample width to handle soft snow, the Nela 96 provides exceptional performance and versatility without being overly demanding. It's an excellent option that caters to a wide range of skiers looking for top-notch performance across various snow conditions.

Why we like it:

Aside from looking great, the Nela 96 is a powerful ski that delivers everywhere on the mountain, from hardpack to pow.

Who it's for:

Intermediate to advanced skiers will love the high performance ceiling of the Nela 96.

Highlights:

Back for 2026, the Stockli Nela 96 is an exceptionally high quality ski with high-end performance. Skis in this performance category tend to be fairly demanding on the skier, but thanks to Stockli’s use of their Light Core and Softflex tech, the Nela 96 has been designed with a friendlier flex and approachable feel, opening up the experience of a high end ski to a broader range of skiers. A thin fiberglass laminate and 2 sheets of Titanal - one acting as the topsheet of the ski – offer power and energy for quickness edge to edge, while a touch of rocker and a slight taper in the tip and tail allow the skier to dictate a variety of turn shapes with ease.

Things to consider:

Being hand made in Switzerland, Stockli skis come with a higher price tag than most, so if budget is an issue for you, there are plenty of alternatives that offer similar performance without breaking the bank.

Fit & sizing considerations:

These ski true to size.