Laser GS -
Type:
Original world cup giant slalom racing ski for long turns at high speeds.
Level:
Advanced to racing.
High precision excellent edge grip,
optimal power transfer and unbelievable top speed stability are only a
few of the most important features.... Simply unique: 1:1 with our World
Cup Skis. This is a Ski for the highest standards and is a serial
production of the original world cup ski.
The Stockli world cup giant
slalom racing ski for long turns at high speed.
The all new redesigned GS is
by far, the finest handmade World Cup GS race ski available to the
public.
Each ski is handmade to World Cup standards by the finest
craftsmen in Europe incorporating 28 laminates of wood, two layers of titanal, World Cup Graphite Base with 20% more Graphite and harder edges
than any other ski in its class.
This is truly a ski without
competition.
Stockli Laser GS
Reviews:
Faster than, well almost
anything likely to be found on snow, these skis where timed at over
70mph on test, thankfully I was testing recreational skis at the time,
but they are fantastically quick from edge-to-edge, stable and very
subtle and versatile in their ability to change the shape of turn, ideal
for good GS skiers who want to be able to arc different turns around
gates.
First impressions were not dissimilar to the Laser SL, apart from the
visual change where the vivid blue had been replaced with a deep red. I
always thought green was the color of envy…
Up the lift, down the first run and once again I found myself shaking my
head in disbelief at just how remarkable both Stockli and these skis
are. The Stockli Laser GS are right up my street -- a true race
thoroughbred.
Super edge hold, speed which will push many to their limits, pinpoint
accuracy and blink and you will miss the transfer from one edge to
another. Stability seems second to none, even my old Dynastar course
64's, and they will gracefully hold a line through even Super G turns.
The Laser GS, like its slalom counterpart, is a ski which need only be
skied by those serious about taking full use of the tool they possess.
Old fashioned skiers will need to completely change their style to adapt
to the Laser way of thinking. You will need every ounce of concentration
- fully committing to every move. The feeling of exhilaration through
the final gate or the bottom of a piste will make it more than worth the
effort - trust me. Watch the pro’s first hand or on the television, then
take these out for the day, come back physically drained but with
adrenalin coursing through your body and a huge smile on your face
cursing nightfall or the lifts closing. You gotta love skiing…
I have previously voiced my opinions about manufacturers giving certain
skis an unfounded level of elitism by publicly aiming them to “Experts”
and “Professionals”. However in this case, it is more than apt.
These skis are a Hand full! but if you are not sure if you can handle
them demo them, and it will be one hell of an experience.
Conclusion?
As I have said before, when you buy Stockli you by the same
specification the World Cup racers use.
The
Stockli Stormrider is simply put, is the most precise
skiing instrument on the market today.
Never heard of Stockli ???
Hand-made in
Switzerland, Stockli are renowned for their levels of craftsmanship and
finish. They have a very strong heritage in specialist racing and
Free-ride skis for skiers who equally strong and technically competent.
Stockli skis are hand built by "old world master craftsmen" in the heart
of Switzerland. Their history began 65 years ago and those ski building
traditions of taking 7 days to build each pair of skis, all by hand, are
still used today
