Stöckli Nela 88 (2021)
2021 Women's All-Mountain Ski Review
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Brand: Stöckli
Model: Nela 88
Specs
Tip / Waist / Tail (mm)
127-88-113
Lengths (cm)
152, 160, 168
Radius (m)
15
Gender
Female
Symmetrical
Yes
Rocker Technology
Yes
Quickness / Maneuverability
4.69 / 5
Playfulness
4.25 / 5
Forgiveness
3.94 / 5
Hard Snow Performance
4.12 / 5
Crud Performance
3.56 / 5
Balance of Skills
3.87 / 5
Binding Included
Yes
Flotation
3.31 / 5
The narrowest ski in this category proved to have one of the biggest personalities. Testers gushed about the Nela 88’s responsiveness, a trait it comes by thanks to its Super Light Core and Stöckli’s Softflex and Solid Metal Edge Light technologies. It positively hums with energy and bounds from edge to edge on groomers, delighting the ex-racers among our test crew. Strong skiers will call the Nela 88 a versatile all-mountain ride that can tackle any terrain, but cruisier skiers may find this ski hard to command anywhere but on the ’roy.
STRENGTHS: Quickness, Playfulness
WEAKNESSES: Flotation, Crud Performance