Carvers who want a refined performance with all-mountain range should look closely at the Stockli Montero AR, a frontside-leaning all-mountain ski tuned for medium to large turns. It pairs the playful lightness of the Montero line with giant-slalom stability, thanks to a light poplar and beech wood core and Titanal cut into the tip and tail. The result is a ski that feels glued to the snow at speed yet still steers smoothly into and out of every turn.

Why we like it:

The Tip and Tail Flex technology, with Titanal notched into the shovel and tail, is what makes the AR special. It keeps a stable, GS-style midfoot while softening the ends, so the ski feels precise and supple at the same time. For 27/28 Stockli also reworked the layup for more torsional grip front and back.

Who it's for:

Advanced to expert skiers who love to carve but want the freedom to ski off-trail without compromise. A strong choice for confident frontside skiers chasing medium and long turns who want one ski that handles fast groomers and the occasional soft-snow detour.

Highlights:

For 2027 the Montero AR gets a reworked construction: the titanal layer with the cut-in notches moves to the bottom of the ski while the full-width sheet shifts to the top, adding torsional rigidity at the tip and tail without killing the playfulness at slower speeds. The light poplar and beech wood core keeps the ski lively, and the Tip and Tail Flex notches relax the flex at both ends for precise, smooth steering. An All Mountain Rocker profile and Tail Rocker make turn initiation and release easy, while Adaptive Contact Length varies the working edge with the depth of your carve. Race Base shaping and Flex Torsion Control sharpen glide and edge response, Solid Metal Edge Light keeps grip dependable, and Racing Sidewalls Black anchor a ski built for stable, high-speed carving.

Things to consider:

The Montero AR is designed around medium to large radii, so skiers who want a quick, short-turn ski will find it asks for more room to work. Within the Montero line, the AR Pro sits above it for skiers who want even more stiffness and high-speed power.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Standard sizing applies to the Montero AR. Stick with what you usually ride; size down for a slightly quicker feel or size up for maximum stability when you let it run.