2027 Stockli Laser SC

For 2027, the Stockli Laser SC returns as a carryover ski featuring the same shape, profile, construction, and graphics as last year. While this ski continues to be accessible, it does have a bit of a boost when it comes to the top end. We’ve always felt that there’s a lot to like about the SC, especially here in Vermont where we have a lot of firmer snow days. When you add Stockli’s commitment to making extremely smooth and poised skis, it makes it more attractive. While on the narrow side for all-mountain skiing, the 70 mm waist of the SC is surprisingly versatile, mainly due to the slightly more flexible nature of the ski. This ski certainly favors short and precise turns on the feet of experienced skiers.

Stockli continues to use top-end materials and sophistication in their construction. The build includes a core consisting of poplar and beech. They use their race core in this ski with increased beech, so a stiffer flex overall and increased stability are the end results. In addition to this core, we still get two sheets of titanal, fiberglass, and the rubber dust infused into the adhesive layers. Built with Flex Torsion Control, the ski can be more torsionally smooth between turns, which increases the ease of use while keeping the ski connected to the snow. The racing sidewalls are stiffer than others, adding stiffer vertical laminates to the mix. Tester Dave Raybould notes that "There’s a reason why Stockli is compared to sports car brands. As soon as you step on the ski, it feels solid and planted, and gives you confidence to go fast right away. The best edge hold of a non-race ski gives you confidence to lay them over or fire off some snappy shorts."

We find the shape and profile of this ski to be totally useful in a firm snow and on-piste scenario. At 70 mm underfoot, this ski does border on the narrower side of the spectrum, increasing quickness, agility, and the ski’s ability to make clean and round shorter turns. The SC is happiest within its stated radius of 14.9-meters in the 170, but if you go up to the longer 176, that number does increase to 16-meters, allowing the longer lengths to take advantage of higher speeds and slightly more GS-oriented carves. This is a fully cambered ski and it gets a lot of its pep from that camber and its true tip to tail edge contact. Tester Benny Wax states: "I think these are actually fairly approachable with a high-skill ceiling - upper intermediate through expert will find something to like here. I know that I've found the right ski when I catch myself making racecar noises all the way down, and I did not shut up on these skis!"

Based on the combination of construction and cost, these skis do have a somewhat narrow reach. It’s a smooth, quiet, and high-performance on-piste ski. It’s also quite pricey. These aspects somewhat limit the intended audience, making it a great choice for a somewhat select group. As a narrower part of a quiver, the SC is such a sweet ski. If you ski in an area in which firm and smooth groomers are the norm, you’ll likely be very happy on the Laser SC most or all the days. With good slow-speed compliance for how precise they are, they make a great choice for technical skiers looking to pull some serious lateral forces.