There are some skis which you hear about, some skis you like the top sheet on, some skis you like the look of the shape and some skis you like the stiffness of . Then there is the Stockli Stormrider DP Pro -- a ski that fulfils all four.

Model: Stockli Stormrider DP Pro
Size(cm) / Radius(m): 174/25.1 184/29.4 193/31.3 201/34.3
Sidecut : 125-94-111

Manufacturer's Description:

"Hovering over the surface of the snow. Efficient and direct power transfer. Perfect in every situation: for freeriders looking for a ski with superb lift and who love the freeride feeling. For magnificent performance both on and off-piste."

Ski-Review’s verdict:

I’ve eyed the Stormrider DP Pro’s from afar for a long time with a kind of awe and trepidation. Desperate to try them yet not sure if could handle such a ski. Well I tested these in what could only be described as the most extreme snow conditions you could probably want to try them in -- 5-6 feet of horrible rotten slush. The kind of 'snow' that makes you want to change hemispheres or just give up skiing forever. But me? I loved every minute of it.

There was one section of off piste on the way down to the car park so nasty that none us had tried to ski it all week. I set off, got up quite a head of speed and was around 4-5 inches below the surface. I simply cut my may through some of the most horrible snow I’ve ever seen. Duncan tried to ski it behind me but all he found were the massive parallel troughs I’d left in the snow.

The Stormrider DP is one of the most ridiculously specialised skis I’ve ever used and they deserve their reputation. I just wish I could have had the chance to try them where they are designed to be used, going very very fast on very steep powder fields. If your looking for a ski to do anything else look very far away! I want a pair of these for all the right reasons.

Reader Ski Reviews of the Stockli Stormrider DP Pro (2007)

what length....
Written by goose on 2006-07-14 09:37:24

....did you test and what are your stats?

Goose

pmski
Written by Ski Review Guest on 2006-07-17 17:06:41

I skied exclusively on these skis this season. I found them to be super versatile, I used them for pow, crud, spring and even skiing with my kids. I am 80kilos, 6'2" and went for the 184, which was perfect.

great boards
Written by Ski Review Guest on 2006-08-22 17:25:35

I skied the DP's (193cm) all last season and I must say they rip! You really have to work in tight chutes or trees though. Overall I'd be hardpressed to find anything negative about the Stormriders.

Lineman
Written by Ski Review Guest on 2006-09-22 20:23:30

I am 6'5" and 330lbs, former college football offensive lineman, PSIA Certified and a supervisor at a ski school in the Seattle area. Most ski reviews mean nothing to me as the person who tested the ski is at least 100 pounds and sometimes 200 lbs lighter than me. I demo'ed the DP’s for 3 days last year at Alta with conditions varying from packed power to 18” fresh powder. These were the best ski’s I have ever ridden in these conditions. I have been on Atomic line of skis sense the red sled days back in the 80’s but this year I am getting a pair of DP’s for big days and a pair Atomic SX:11’s or 12’s for recreational use.

Pray for snow

Lightweight
Written by Ski Review Guest on 2007-02-06 08:54:52

If I weigh 135 lbs, and am 5' 8 would these skis be too much and too stiff for me?

Stay Centered.
Written by kiwikid on 2007-02-23 04:05:28

Great ski. I am 75 kg and ride the 164 and have found the DP Pro amazing. On groomers obviously a little (or a lot) of care with a 25m turning radius. Once the snow got deeper I found it could turn on a dime and loved it for tree skiing. Like your reviewers found; once it got a little wet and soggy and everyone headed for the groomers these just kept 'truckin along'. Felt really stiff when new but seemed to have softened up. Still not a beginners ski.

Best ski I've been on yet.
Written by Ski Review Guest on 2007-09-07 18:00:36

I've skied the 184 DP pro for the last 200 of my ski days. They felt like a stiff demanding ski when I first skied them but soon I realized that the tip is quite soft and the ride is the dampest I've experienced. I'm 5'9", 180 lbs and work at Alta as a patroller. As a work ski I never want anything that is a chore to get around. I'm even tossing around the idea of a pair of 201's next year. My only negative comment about the 184's is that they can sink in powder deeper than a foot or so.

Master Cat
Written by Ski Review Guest on 2008-01-03 05:13:34

As the title suggests, the master catersnacer or master man mccatter attacker ski is tight, tough, and all around gramblier.

does it all
Written by Ski Review Guest on 2008-01-18 22:19:06

currently skiing 174 dp's. i m 5 6" and 140 lbs.i use these as my everyday ski and could not recommend more highly, big long carves on piste(bit shaky when very icy) and a pleasure to drive off piste! I cant help smiling to myself whenever i drive them in the powder. they cut through the crud like its not there. i think that is all i could ask of a ski. if you like fast and aggresive Go and get some now, just be prepared to hold on for your life on the icy pistes.

best ever!!
Written by Ski Review Guest on 2008-06-11 22:26:05

These are NOT for the faint of heart!! I'm 5-10, close to 190lbs. on 184 dp pro..@mammoth, perfect w/my new Full Tilt boots!! getouttadaway!!
These thing can fly in any conditions...

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