Ski: 2023-2024 Stöckli Montero AR, 180 cm
Available Lengths: 165, 170, 175, 180, 185 cm
Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 178.7 cm
Stated Weight per Ski: 2055 grams
Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski: 2058 & 2079 grams
Stated Dimensions: 128-84-114 mm
Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 127.5-83-113 mm
Stated Sidecut Radius (180 cm): 17.4 meters
Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 47 mm / 11.5 mm
Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 9 mm
Core Materials: poplar/beech + titanal (2 layers) + fiberglass laminate
Base: sintered racing-graphite
Factory Recommended Mount Point: -13.3 cm from center; 76 cm from tail
- Note: for 24/25, Stöckli is reportedly moving the recommended mount point forward +1 cm, to about -12 cm from true center
[Editor’s Note: In the interest of getting you information sooner on some of the products we’re reviewing, we’re posting here some of our measured specs and manufacturer details, and will update in the future. Take a look, and let us know in the Comments Section below what questions you’d like us to answer.]
What Stöckl says about the Montero AR
“This ski is especially well suited for the entire mountain, with the saying: Come what may. Both groomed slopes and backcountry terrain are child’s play for the Montero AR. The chatter-free smoothness of the Laser GS paired with the playful, versatile feel of the Montero AX distinguish this athletic all-mountain ski. And with its waist of 84 mm, it knows how to show its stuff in fluffy powder. With this ski, you can turn the mountain into your personal playground.”
Flex Pattern
Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the Montero AR:
Tips: 6
Shovels: 6-7.5
In Front of Toe Piece: 8-10
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 10-9.5
Tails: 9
The Montero AR is very soft only at the tip spacer area, but quite stiff everywhere else.
Stay Tuned…
We received the Montero AR for testing this season. Stay tuned for updates, and let us know of any questions you have regarding this ski.
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Just a FYI, Stockli puts a “intermediate” tune on this type of ski and they like really rearward mount points. I suggest a new close to race tune and move the mount forward 2-4 cm and the ski will really perform. Just keep that in mind when evaluating.
Will keep that in mind — thanks!
Update: Stockli says they’re moving the rec mount point +1 cm for 24/25 (otherwise unchanged). Will still try it at as wide of a range as we can.
Really looking forward to you getting on this ski. Have skied both this iteration and the previous Laser AR 83, like them both a lot. Intrigued by Scott’s comment on mount point
Luke, any impression of this ski yet? Anxiously awaiting!
well…?
February has been a taxing month for the Blister crew, to put it lightly, but I’m planning on getting another day on this ski this week and posting a Flash Review ASAP.