Dave Mac Has Some New Skis

Dave Mac Next time you fancy a little change, look out a pair of Stockli's. I love my Stormrider AT's, for the following reasons:

They will straightline without wobble.
They grip ice and hold an edge better than every other ski I have used -ever. Not found anything skiable that deflects the tip.
The base is made from a very hard material, quite resistant to dings IMV
In a 158 they have a 17.1 m turn radius, how big would you like your GS turns?
I have yet to find the top speed, suggest it's in excess of 100kph for the 158. I always run out of slope 1st
Made in Switzerland, by Swiss folk
Light and springy to use

Of course, for such a thoroughbred ski, you might need a better boot to drive them )

So there :D

bandit wrote:Dave Mac Next time you fancy a little change, look out a pair of Stockli's. I love my Stormrider AT's, for the following reasons:

They will straightline without wobble.
They grip ice and hold an edge better than every other ski I have used -ever. Not found anything skiable that deflects the tip.
The base is made from a very hard material, quite resistant to dings IMV
In a 158 they have a 17.1 m turn radius, how big would you like your GS turns?
I have yet to find the top speed, suggest it's in excess of 100kph for the 158. I always run out of slope 1st
Made in Switzerland, by Swiss folk
Light and springy to use

Of course, for such a thoroughbred ski, you might need a better boot to drive them )

So there :D

Ahh, bandit, so subtle. The thought has crossed my mind that the Stocklis may also need the boots to have a more superior content than they suffer just now. After your many postings, Stockli Stormriders is writ large, should I have the opportunity.

As for basic speed, again it is the contents of the boot that may be the limiting factor, although having a new pair of bases might push on another couple of kph.

However, I am coming round to the conclusion that my Raichles will not outlast me, and that they may yet become plantpots/birdsnests. But where will I look for a good rear entry boot? My OH, recently had her Nordica R/Es refurbished, (in Saas Fee), where they also sold new. But I haven't found a similar offer for Raichle.

Dave Mac Next time you fancy a little change

In case the maths have escaped you, two and a half pairs of skis lasted me 38 years!

Dave Mac the Raichle Flexon Comp is back in production as the Full Tilt. If you have the "right" shaped foot, this may be an option. Apparently they include a choice of tongues to vary the boot's performance. Sold in the UK too.

http://fulltiltboots.com/

As for skis, if Stockli Stormriders can withstand ise, they should last you a while :lol:

bandit wrote:

As for skis, if Stockli Stormriders can withstand ise, they should last you a while :lol:

I snapped mine but that's probably unusual.

ise wrote:

bandit wrote:

As for skis, if Stockli Stormriders can withstand ise, they should last you a while :lol:

I snapped mine but that's probably unusual.

Yes, well I did qualify my comment, and as you do like to use/abuse all your kit regularly, it seems reasonable that a normal owner would get a better experience. Having just read your latest blog entry, I see that some more of your kit has been suffering. :lol:

You do like to hunt out the best rocks to land on too )

By comparison, I've failed to snap mine )

dave mac, will i still see daylight between your legs on the Merky with these new skis????!!!!!!!!!!! L.

Brucie wrote


Sorry to rain on your parade Dave - But would you consider buying a 6 year old computer, even if it was new?


Not a valid comparison, I fear. As far aI can see, the main change is connected with edge shape and length. With computers the main changes in 6 years, are duality, capacity, some component technology, some speed and downsizing, and ....all at a cost reduction.

I was merely suggesting that us oldies should embrace and make use of technology. It really does work you know!!! And makes it easier to keep up with the youngsters.

Old age and treachery will not always overcome youth and skill :lol:

Brucie,we old codgers do embrace new technology,this lap top saves a lot of writing and posting by snail mail,however,in the old days,we used to eat in the house and go down the garden to the loo,now we have a barbecue,I rest my case!As for treachery,I once moved my sons bindings forward on his K2s,he skiied like a begginer all day,no problem keeping up with him :lol: :lol: