2025 Stockli Laser WRT

With high-end performance in mind, these skis stand the test of speed and time. Stockli’s Laser WRT is an amazing example of a front side ski done right. By using Stockli’s available capabilities and technology, skiers will find themselves on the receiving end of a phenomenal build, turn shape, and style of ski. This version shares the same footprint as the WRT Pro, with a slightly different build. For 2025, the ski returns largely unchanged except for a slight graphic update, and that’s fantastic news for skiers who are looking for the ultimate in precision, power, quality, and performance. Stockli, as a company, has solidified its spot at the top of the spectrum, and since all skis are handmade and put through a rigorous quality and testing process, skiers get the best possible outcome when it comes to snow feel and balance. Skilled skiers will certainly get the most out of these due to the blend of strong construction and narrow shape.

Stockli’s commitment to quality and excellence remains unmatched. Built with a sturdy wood core and two sheets of metal, this ski is poised and ready for some of the most aggressive and strong skiing out there. Best when used by skilled skiers to access the pinnacle of performance, the skis are pretty darn rugged. They feature Stockli’s Solid Metal Edge for the utmost in edge grip and precision as well as two different applications of carbon. The first is a Carbon Power Turn laminate that starts underfoot and extends slightly into the tips and tails. This delivers more torsional stiffness and power in the middle of the ski. They also use Carbon Steering Control in the front of the ski in order to generate better initiation and more responsiveness to the start phase of the turn. The blend of poplar and beech wood, metal, carbon, and Stockli’s infamous rubber dust in the adhesive layers allows this ski to feel like a top-end model with performance to match. Tester Bob St.Pierre notes that he “loves the crisp energy out of these skis. You do need smooth and firm surfaces to get the most out of it, but they are as quiet, smooth, and stable as skis get on this planet.”

Firm snow and hardpack are no match for the WRT. At 67 mm underfoot, the skis are quite narrow, and that’s certainly by design. They’re extremely crisp in the waist, with wider tips and tails to create a shorter turn radius. The 172 generates a 14.8-meter turn radius, so this ski is a lot happier in the mid-range of turn shapes and styles. It’s capable of hitting the shorter arcs as well as the longer ones, mainly because it’s so well built. There’s no rocker to this ski, so it is on the precise side of the spectrum—much happier up on edge than riding flat. While we’ve spent some time on this ski in softer snow, and in that realm it does okay, it’s certainly made for the firmer stuff, and there’s no limit to how icy the surface can/should be for this ski. St.Pierre continues by stating “the WRT is flexible enough to handle rougher conditions, but that waist is so darn narrow it needs something to bite into and hold on. That’s where this ski comes in handy and excels.”

Advanced and expert skiers, as well as former racers will get along best with the WRT. Paired with a binding system, this setup is ready to rip. When on the feet of the right skier, the WRT loves to be used in a dynamic and aggressive format. This ski is not for everyone, catering more closely to the advanced, expert, and former racer realm. Those who are looking for the utmost in precision and power will feel right at home on this ski, while those who fall to the timid side of the spectrum will be slightly overpowered. The high-end build and application of this ski makes it a solid choice for those who love the feeling of a solid edge grip and minimal chatter. You do pay for the performance, but if you can save up a few hundred extra dollars by not going out to dinner a few times, it’s totally worth it.