2025 Stockli Montero AR - SkiEssentials.com Ski Test Review

[clancy]

Compared to an Anomaly 88, is the Montero going to be better or worse in fresh powder?

[hestermanfan]

Hey Bob, thinking of swapping my Stockli Laser SXs for the Montero ARs as I just find the SXs a bit too limited in versatility and demanding for the vast majority of front side skiing I do.

What size would you go with for the AR? I ski the SX at 181. 6 foot, 190 lbs, advanced-expert skier.

Would the 175 be a mistake?

[xiaohei_bao]

Is there a difference between 2025 and 2024 model?

[-A.N.R-]

Quick demo question! I demoed the 2024 AX and absolutely loved it (usually ride a 2022 Rustler 9). Thinking of pulling the trigger on the older model as there are some good deals out there. However, it was the first stockli I ever rode and am wondering if I should try to get on the 2025 AR before making the purchase. I like to charge (garmin tells me 40-50 mph), hit the moguls/tree trails and look for jumps where I can find them. Thoughts on whether the AX is just the way to go or if this new AR might be even better?? Thanks!!!

[julianjohnson]

coming from a FX86ti which I loved I skied them shorter (expert skier 85kg 187cm) 177cm they were so stable. in the AR I am likely to favour 175 or 180

[jberczi]

What are the primary differences between AR and AX?

[andreamonteverde]

have you tried the red bull Van Deer skis?

[bambaramba]

Bob, need your help. 😅
Still between the AR and the AX.
How would you compare the AR in 175 (16.3m radius) and the AX in 178 (16.5m radius)? Only 3cm difference in length and basically the same radius. And as you said, there is no need to go too long with the AR. Should they provide a similar feel, only maybe AX would be slightly quicker edge to edge because it is 4mm narrower? 🤷🏼‍♂️
Thanks a lot! Great reviews! Keep up the good work! 😊

[jalaska]

Trying to decide between the 165 and 170, I’m 5’7”. Any ideas on how to decide on a size? Think I might be ok on the 165 cm but don’t want to lose stability, hoping the 165 will be more maneuverable but not unstable. Coming from 177 cm Fischer Ranger 102 FRs, but I think the effective edge/running length on the Montero ARs is longer anyway.