Stöckli Nela Series Comparison Guide 2025–2026
Nela 88 • Nela 96
The Stöckli Nela collection is purpose-built for women who want playful all-mountain versatility with real freeride performance. The Nela 88 is your all-around everyday companion, light and easy with enough backbone to explore the whole resort. The Nela 96 steps up the width and rocker for more float and stability in soft snow and mixed conditions. Use this side-by-side guide to see how they compare.
| Specification | Nela 88 | Nela 96 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All-Mountain Freeride – all-around fun women’s ski for the whole resort. | All-Mountain Freeride – widest women’s ski in the line with soft-snow focus. |
| Terrain | Off-Piste & On-Piste | Off-Piste & On-Piste |
| Turn Type | Short to Long Turns | Short to Long Turns |
| Speed | Slow to Fast | Slow to Fast |
| Waist (mm) | 88 | 96 |
| Lengths (cm) | 152, 160, 168 | 156, 164, 172 |
| Reference Radius (m) | 13.4 / 15.0 / 16.9 | 14.0 / 15.8 / 17.7 |
| Dimensions (mm) | 127 / 88 / 113 | 134 / 96 / 121 |
| Weight per ski (g) | 1’510 / 1’550 / 1’617 | 1’560 / 1’650 / 1’740 |
| Bevel | Base 1.5° / Side 2.0° | Base 1.5° / Side 2.0° |
| Core & Build | Lightweight construction with Softflex technology and a special freeride tip for low-effort performance and stability on- and off-piste. | Freeride women’s build with rocker in the shovel and tail plus thinner fiberglass under the wood core for a lighter, more agile feel in soft snow. |
| Key Technologies | Softflex technology, lightweight construction, women’s freeride tip. | Rocker shovel & tail, thinner fiberglass beneath the core, women’s freeride platform. |
| Feel / Personality | Easygoing, playful and confidence-building, ready to follow you anywhere on the mountain. | Floaty, agile and stable at speed, designed to shine on soft snow and in deeper conditions. |
| Bindings / Plates |
+ BINDING Strive 11D black L90 + PLATE + BINDING Shift 10 SH90 + BINDING Strive 14 D90 Strive 12 black L90 |
+ BINDING Strive 11D black L100 + PLATE + BINDING Shift 10 SH100 + BINDING Strive 14 black D100 Strive 12 black L100 |
| Montagelehre / Mounting Jig | Jig Stöckli D20 • Art. 112065468 Jig Shift • Art. 189138958 Jig Stöckli D30 • Art. 167119959 |
Jig Stöckli D20 • Art. 112065468 Jig Shift • Art. 189138958 Jig Stöckli D30 • Art. 167119959 |
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Stöckli Nela – Technology Highlights
Quick look at what makes the Nela women’s freeride skis feel so light, playful and confidence-inspiring.
Softflex technology, a lightweight women’s construction and a dedicated freeride tip keep the Nela 88 easy to bend, forgiving in mixed snow and stable enough to explore the entire mountain without wearing you out.
Rocker in the shovel and tail, combined with a thinner fiberglass layer under the wood core, make the Nela 96 lighter, more agile and incredibly floaty – ideal for deeper days while still holding its own back on the groomers.
Both Nela models balance poplar, beech and paulownia in a light yet powerful core, tuned specifically for women who want serious performance with a smooth, low-effort feel from first chair to last run.
*Specs reference typical mid-lengths; details vary by ski size and model year.
Stöckli Nela Series – Frequently Asked Questions
1. What’s the difference between Nela 80, 84, and 88?
Nela 80 is quick and confident on-piste; Nela 84 is the most versatile all-mountain choice; Nela 88 adds float and stability for soft/variable snow with a slightly surfier feel.
2. Which Nela is best for progressing intermediates?
Nela 80 is the easiest to engage and rewards good technique without punishing mistakes. It’s ideal if you spend most time on groomers.
3. I want one ski for everything — which should I choose?
Pick the Nela 84. It balances edge hold, agility, and soft-snow capability for an excellent one-ski quiver at most resorts.
4. Does the Nela 88 only work on powder days?
No. While it shines in soft snow, the construction keeps it composed on groomers and windbuff. It still carves a confident turn when conditions firm up.
5. What bindings match the Nela series?
For resort use, a quality 11–13 DIN system binding with appropriate brake width (≈85–95 mm for Nela 80/84; ≈95–105 mm for Nela 88) is perfect. We’ll dial in the exact model at checkout.
6. How should I size a Nela ski?
Chin-to-nose for quicker handling (Nela 80), nose-to-forehead for more stability (Nela 84/88). Consider speed, terrain, and snowpack. Our techs can recommend a personalized length.
7. Are Nelas lighter than unisex models?
Yes. They use women-specific layups and flex patterns to keep swing weight low while preserving Stöckli’s trademark dampness and edge hold.
8. What tuning keeps the Nela performing like new?
Hot wax every 3–5 ski days and precise edges (88° side / 0.5° base). SME Light edges offer great tuning lifespan without excess weight.
Customer Reviews – Stöckli Nela Series
★★★★★ “Nela 80 boosted my confidence”
Super easy to initiate and very secure on hardpack. The Nela 80 made carving click for me — fun and forgiving but still precise.
— Hannah S., Maine
★★★★★ “Nela 84 = true all-mountain”
The Nela 84 handles groomers, bumps, and a few inches of new snow with zero drama. Smooth, calm, and easy to ski all day.
— Olivia R., Colorado
★★★★☆ “Nela 88 surprised me on groomers”
Bought the Nela 88 for soft days, but it still tracks cleanly when it hasn’t snowed. Playful feel with real edge hold.
— Emma K., Utah
★★★★★ “Light but not chattery”
I wanted a lighter ski that didn’t feel nervous. The Nela 84 is exactly that — smooth through afternoon chop with great grip.
— Sofia G., Italy
★★★★★ “Confidence off the side of the trail”
The Nela 88 made dabbling off-piste way easier. It floats enough to be fun but still carves home when I hop back on cord.
— Claire P., British Columbia
Stöckli Technology Glossary — Nela Series
Key technologies used across Nela 80 • Nela 84 • Nela 88. Use these quick definitions to understand how each ski feels on snow.
Subtle tip (and sometimes tail) rocker for easier turn initiation, confidence in mixed snow, and smooth edge engagement on groomers.
A touch more rocker and planing surface (most noticeable on Nela 88) to add float and a surfier release in soft or variable snow.
Refined flex mapping at the extremities for smoother entry/exit of the turn. Adds comfort and forgiveness without losing precision.
A lighter variant of Stöckli’s Solid Metal Edge. Preserves tuning life and crisp edge hold while keeping swing weight low for all-day skiing.
Layup and flex tuned for lower swing weight and approachable longitudinal/ torsional stiffness, creating easy initiation and lower fatigue.
Selected lightweight wood species and laminates reduce mass without sacrificing Stöckli’s trademark damp, quiet ride.
Classic race-inspired construction with vertical sidewalls for powerful edge transfer, durability, and precise snow feel.