2022 Stockli Edge FT

Stockli has entered the touring world, and we're pretty stoked about it. With two Edge models for 2022, the Edge FT is the wider of the two, and basically mirrors the Stormrider 95 in terms of shape and application. There's a few things that are the same and a few that are different, but for the most part, you're still getting that Stockli precision and quality that the skis are known and loved for. Thanks to the proliferation of backcountry skiing and touring over the past few years, ski companies have been quick to catch up, and it has recently culminated in skis like the Edge FT. With a mid-90's underfoot shape and a light yet smooth construction, these skis are quite versatile in terms of in and out of bounds skiing, offering efficient climbing and competent downhilling for a wide variety of skiers.

The widths of the ski increase with length, going from 92 to 94 and then 96 in the 185, offering more surface area and flotation in the bigger skis. While the Stormrider skis do not do this, the Edge FT averages out to a similar shape. The Edge also has a slightly longer turn radius as well, with a 21-meter arc in the 185 cm length, up from 19.4 in the 184 in the SR 95. The slightly longer turn shape is more efficient in the climb, as the skis tend to track straighter in the skin track, making it easier to make your strides. For weight, the SR 95 in the 184 comes in at 1919 grams per ski while the FT in the 185 shaves a few hundred grams and tips the scale at 1780 g/ski. Thanks to the super light core, Titec EVO topsheet, and the Touring Super Light Edge, the Edge FT is more efficient on the ups, but not too much of a slacker on the downs. This increases the versatile nature and wide-ranging application of the ski, making it one of the more well-rounded touring skis on the market today.

On the 176, David Carter noted that it was a good length for him. He scored the ski a top mark of 5 out of 5 for forgiveness, with 4's given for overall impression, versatility, torsional stiffness, edge hold, playfulness, stability, and flotation. Those are some pretty high overall scores for a more touring-specific ski, and it makes a lot of sense, especially given Stockli's reputation for making some of the best skis on the planet. While David used it in more of a downhill/resort setting, he still notes that it is "a very forgiving ski that worked quite well in the soft spring snow and the bumps." While moguls aren't usually a thing that touring skis try to succeed in, the fact that the FT is a good bump ski should speak volumes as to the versatility and smoothness of the ski.

If you're a Stockli fan and are looking to enter the wide-world of ski touring, look no further than the Edge FT. It has the technology, the shape, and the precision to take you far into the backcountry, yet keep you close to home in the resort. This is a versatile ski that loves to show it's skills in a wide variety of conditions and terrain, and everyone from advancing intermediates all the way through expert skiers will love the top-end fit and finish of the Stockli Edge FT.