Stöckli montero ar test
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On particularly lively carving skis, I can average 85-100% on the majority of my turns; on the Montero AR, my TWR numbers averaged around 75%.
Turning to the Montero AR’s suspension and how it deals with vibrations from the snow, I’d call it slightly above average. How should I size a Montero ski?
As a rule: chin-to-nose for quicker feel (AS/AX) or nose-to-forehead for more stability (AR).
Nope. Which should I pick?
Choose the Montero AS. I.e., it has a pretty long effective edge and contact length (see our Ski Length article and video for more on those terms).
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 soft only around the non-cambered portions of its tips; it’s quite stiff everywhere else.
Sidecut Radius
At a stated 17.4 meters for the 180 cm length we’ve been testing, the Montero AR’s sidecut radius isn’t wildly out of the ordinary, but it is longer than, say, the Fischer The Curv GT 85, Nordica Steadfast 85 DC, and Kästle MX84.
Mount Point
The 24/25 Montero AR’s recommended mount point is about -12 cm from true center, which is firmly in the more traditional / set-back end of the spectrum.
This was one change between the 23/24 and 24/25 versions of the ski; the 24/25’s recommended mount point was moved about a centimeter forward / closer to center than the 23/24 ski.
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Plate: included in binding box
Mounting jig: Jig Stöckli D20 • Art. 112065468
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Art. But, of the skis in this class that seem to prefer similar speeds and turn shapes, I’d say the Montero AR is at least average or slightly above average in terms of how well it can carve a turn on very firm snow.
As for energy, I’d also call the Montero AR about average.
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Art. Sweet spot ski.
— Miguel A., Utah
★★★★☆ “AR for big-turn addicts”
If you like GS-style arcs on the frontside, the AR is it. Jake Stern, a bootfitter from Mammoth Lakes, California, called the Montero AR “a ski instructor’s dream.” When pros log more than 100 days on snow for work, they want a tool for the job that allows them to make high-performance turns without the fatigue of a World Cup construction.
“This is a well-made ski that has a very progressive flex pattern,” said veteran ski tester Chad Jacob.
Stöckli Montero Series Comparison Guide 2025
AS • AX • AR • AW (Women)
The Stöckli Montero family distills Swiss craftsmanship into a versatile, frontside-focused all-mountain platform that thrives on groomers yet adapts gracefully as conditions change.
Quick edge-to-edge and amazing grip at my local hardpack hill. Four distinct shapes cover the spectrum: the Montero AS (76 mm) favors short-to-medium turns with lively rebound and quick edge changes; the Montero AX (80 mm) is the playful, do-everything daily driver trusted by instructors for its confidence and ease; the Montero AR (84 mm) adds surface area and GS-inspired calm for higher speeds and longer arcs; and the Montero AW (Women, 80 mm) uses a lighter construction and accessible flex to make effortless, all-day carving a reality.
“In keeping with its race-room roots, this ski will not disappoint,” reassured Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, skier Brady Newton. Also, note which of these measured weights includes a given ski’s binding plates.
1627 & 1640 Head Kore 87, 177 cm
1675 & 1732 Folsom Spar 78, 177 cm
1701 & 1706 Rossignol Forza 70D V-Ti, 173 cm
1724 & 1735 Parlor Warbird, 178 cm
1724 & 1749 Black Crows Octo, 179.3 cm
1728 & 1750 Renoun Atlas 80, 177 cm
1796 & 1838 Black Crows Mirus Cor, 178 cm
1808 & 1834 Northland AM-178, 178 cm
1823 & 1853 Atomic Maverick 88 Ti, 184 cm
1832 & 1841 K2 Disruption 78Ti, 177 cm
1833 & 1849 Shaggy’s Brockway 90, 180 cm
1837 & 1854 Fischer The Curv GT 85 Redefine, 175 cm
1906 & 1907 Dynastar M-Cross 88, 184 cm
1911 & 1917 K2 Disruption 82Ti, 177 cm
1915 & 1937 K2 Mindbender 89Ti, 182 cm
1940 & 1949 Kästle MX84, 176 cm
1941 & 1968 Volkl Peregrine 80, 177 cm
1960 & 2004 Kästle MX88, 181 cm
1999 & 2060 Line Blade, 181 cm
2000 & 2016 Volkl Peregrine 82, 177 cm
2003 & 2011 Head Supershape e-Magnum, 170 cm (w/ binding plates)
2008 & 2015 Folsom Spar 88, 182 cm
2025 & 2028 Meier Quickdraw, 181 cm
2045 & 2057 Rossignol Arcade 88, 178 cm
2047 & 2056 Blizzard Anomaly 88, 182 cm
2058 & 2079 Stöckli Montero AR, 180 cm
2096 & 2154 Nordica Steadfast 85 DC, 179 cm
2112 & 2116 Folsom Spar Turbo, 182 cm
2121 & 2147 Head Supershape e-Titan, 177 cm (w/ binding plates)
2199 & 2211 Head Supershape e-Rally, 177 cm (w/ binding plates)
2235 & 2236 Elan Wingman 86 CTi, 184 cm (w/ binding plates)
2225 & 2248 K2 Disruption MTi, 175 cm (w/ binding plates)
2271 & 2273 Fischer The Curv GT 85, 175 cm (w/ Fischer M-Track plates)
2286 & 2299 Fischer RC One 82 GT, 180 cm (22/23–23/24)
2432 & 2445 Fischer RC4 The Curv, 185 cm (w/ binding plates)
Now, let’s get to on-snow performance:
Jonathan Ellsworth (5’10”, 180 lbs / 178 cm, 81.5 kg): I really like that Stöckli calls this a ski for medium to large radii.
The Montero AR costs north of $1,300, which is the average price of a plane ticket to Switzerland these days.
Flex Torsion Control, which Stöckli uses to soften the front and back of the ski while maintaining torsional rigidity underfoot, adds maneuverability as well as increases access and interest for intermediate and expert skiers alike.
Read more: What ski designers mean by “metal.”
Testers did note that the softer shovel was easy to oversteer, but they agreed it’s a matter of finesse over muscle.
I’m progressing faster because the ski initiates turns so easily and never feels twitchy.
— Sofia R., Quebec
★★★★★ “AX = best one-ski quiver for frontside”
From morning cord to light new snow, the AX handles it. As always, keep in mind the length and width differences of each ski listed to keep things more apples-to-apples.