Stöckli NELA 86 Ski Set + Bindings

Stöckli NELA 86 Skis: Precision and Confidence on Any Terrain

The Stöckli NELA 86 skis are designed for skiers looking for a versatile alpine ski capable of handling a wide variety of terrain. Designed as an all-mountain ski, they promise a smooth, confidence-inspiring ride, whether you’re carving turns on the piste or exploring a wider variety of snow conditions. Their technical construction emphasizes stability and control, allowing you to stay focused on your lines. With an 86 mm waist width, they strike a balance between grip and ease in changing conditions.

All-Mountain Versatility and Performance on Snow

The Stöckli NELA 86 skis are described as a versatile all-mountain ski, designed to offer a smooth ride across various terrains and snow conditions. This versatility is enhanced by a Rocker-Camber-Rocker profile, which aims to combine easy turn initiation, stability underfoot, and maneuverability at the end of the turn. The 12.5 m turning radius (on the 155 cm model) facilitates relatively short turns, which can help you maintain control on more technical runs. The dimensions of 129–86–112 mm (in the 175 cm size) place this model in a category of skis capable of transitioning from groomed snow to more uneven conditions with a single pair, making it an all-season ski.

Technical Construction and Stability

To deliver on this promise of control, the Stöckli NELA 86 skis feature a sandwich construction—an architecture that layers different materials to achieve greater stability. The wood core combines beech, poplar, and paulownia—wood species with varying densities that strike a balance between responsiveness and weight management. This core is reinforced with Titanal and fiberglass, two materials chosen for their ability to stiffen the ski and stabilize its performance, especially when you pick up speed or the snow gets rougher. The overall design aims to minimize vibrations and maintain a feeling of confidence, even when the terrain gets challenging.

Weight, Maneuverability, and Comfort

With a listed weight of 1,425 g per ski in the 155 cm length, the Stöckli NELA 86 skis fall within a range designed to balance inertia and maneuverability. This weight, combined with the Rocker-Camber-Rocker profile, is designed to make it easier to initiate turns without making the ski difficult to maneuver. As a result, you benefit from a ski that aims to remain predictable, helping to reduce fatigue and make your days on the slopes more comfortable, even as conditions change throughout the day. This approach to maneuverability is ideal for skiers who want a technical ski that’s still easy to handle.

Key Technical Details

To help you determine whether the Stöckli NELA 86 skis are a good fit for your skiing style and expectations, here’s a summary of the key features that define their performance on the snow.

• 12.5 m radius @ 155 cm: facilitates tighter turns and control during carved turns.
• 86 mm waist: offers a balance between quick edge-to-edge transitions and versatility on a variety of snow conditions.
• Beech/poplar/paulownia wood core: combines support, responsiveness, and weight management for controlled handling.
• Titanal and fiberglass reinforcements: contribute to the ski’s stability and help reduce vibrations.
• Sandwich construction: a multi-layer structure designed for a more stable and consistent ski.

By choosing the Stöckli NELA 86 skis, you’re opting for an all-mountain alpine ski focused on control and confidence, with a technical construction designed to remain stable on varied terrain. If you’re looking for a single pair of skis capable of handling your days on the mountain with versatility, this model can serve as a solid foundation for your gear.