I'm surprised that nobody has jumped on these yet. These are a really great ski, and folks that I know who ski it just rave about it. The ski is exceptional at making constant carved turns, on groomed or hard surfaces, at a decent rate of speed. They like to be driven, with precision.
This model year is when they made a couple of changes that improved the ski for the vast majority of skiers, and I guess as a statement of Stockli's skill, without taking anything away. This is the model year that introduced the carbon into the layup. It lightened the ski a bit, but the benefits as I have been told are that it makes the ski a bit easier to bend into a smaller arc if desired, the tail is a touch easier to release, and the ski is more responsive at a slower speed.
The ski still wants to be driven, and skied with good technique. The tip engages as it should, with the right movement. The ski holds an edge on any surface. It's torsionally stiff. It still has a nice damp, glued to the snow feeling like most Stocklis. But not the damp feeling that some complained about....it's not loaded with metal and very heavy laminated core like the "real" GS race ski, or like the SX FIS {which BTW comes in a much longer length run than this ski}. Not sure why Stockli calls this a SX as it is not a SuperCross ski. But it's much more than a carver.
The generation before this one had two layers of metal, and a slightly detuned core from the real SX FIS. The ski wanted to ski rail to rail in the turn shape that it was built for. I think the radius on this ski is about 14+M. It would not easily release from a turn, and made it difficult for many to bail out, as we all need to every now and then. And with that metal, skiing bumps, variable terrain, and softer snow was all a challenge. PLUS, it wanted to go fast and came alive only at speed. Easier to carve at speeds that most people don't love. But no speed limit.
So think about this newer one, I think it may have one thin layer of metal in it. I'm not 100% sure of that. It tracks as if it does. They sure nailed the layup on this one. It is a better ski at speed than when crawling, but it can be asked more at a slower speed than the previous ski. The carbon makes for a smooth ride, a damp ride, and for some torsional stiffness with little weight. All of that is good. It will release form a turn easier. It will "slarve" a bit easier. And ski a bit more variable terrain.
It still loves to be skied fast, but it can be bent into different shapes, if one is strong and skilled. This one will put a smile on a skilled skiers's face and keep it there.
Full disclosure. I almost bought these for my wife. I made the "mistake" of asking, and she is right. She has plenty of skis. I have two close friends who ski this ski. One is a guy who skis it in the East. One is a woman who skis at Sun Valley. So think about groomers, steep ones, and just skiing fast with complete confidence and authority. BUT NOT needing the wide open space that you need with a GS race ski, or similar.
I own the FIS model SX, actually a pair that has been skied on the SX WC. 193cm, and my guess is about a 28-29M radius. It is the heaviest ski that I have ever owned in that size range. Basically a super damp race GS ski. The ski has no speed limit, at all. It does not need the space of a 35M GS ski. I can't ski it though, unless I have the room and the right surface.
This ski can be skied in a lot more conditions and on regular weekends, with some crowds around you.
Great ski. And the binding is a really good setup. In this country we do not see many Salomon branded race bindings, as the race program here is all Atomic. This is a high quality DIN 12 race binding that has the ability to be adjusted for boots size, and also for the mounting point. It is not some demo binding. A high quality race binding with a human DIN range, and the ability to adjust. IT's the same as the Atomic as posted above.
This is about a $1600 setup, when new. More depending on the actual price to set it up, dial in the bases, etc.
We see members post some really great skis, in great shape, here. I assume that these are in great condition. Sounds like they have had very little use.
This is one of those pairs. Wish I had a home in my family for them. For a high performance premium ski, these are a bargain.