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PTO Review
We know them. Here's how they stack up.
These skis span 2 categories (All-Mountain, Carving). Scores reflect each ski's intended use — direct comparison across all dimensions may be misleading.
Santa Ana 97 — women who ski mixed terrain and spend real time off-piste. Laser MX — intermediate-to-advanced women who put comfort and control first on groomers and want genuine swiss edge grip without a race ski's effort. Check the radar chart below to see where each one wins.
Each row compares all skis on one dimension. 🏆 marks the highest score.
| Dimension | Santa Ana 97 | Laser MX |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 6 | 7🏆 |
| Park | 3🏆 | 1 |
| Playfulness | 6🏆 | 5 |
| Forgiveness | 7 | 8🏆 |
| Stability | 7🏆 | 6 |
| Powder | 7🏆 | 2 |
Women who ski mixed terrain and spend real time off-piste. PNW conditions where it's powder in the morning and crud by lunch. The second ski paired with the 87 for a two-ski quiver, or the only ski for the woman who ventures off-trail regularly.
Groomer-first skiers (get the 87), casual cruisers (the 92 is more versatile), or anyone who needs maximum hardpack precision.
Intermediate-to-advanced women who put comfort and control first on groomers and want genuine Swiss edge grip without a race ski's effort. It suits lighter or average-fitness recreational skiers, and anyone wanting one forgiving frontside carver that stays predictable when the piste turns to bumps or cut-up snow.
Powder and off-piste skiers: at 71 mm the float is effectively nil and an independent profile files it as all-piste with no powder rating - this is a groomer ski, full stop. Women chasing race-line bite and short-turn aggression should take the narrower Laser MP, which carries the racing sidewalls, full camber and 1.0° base bevel the MX deliberately omits. Taller women needing more than 164 cm, or anyone wanting high-speed GS stability, are outside its range - the workbook's own speed slider stops mid-scale, and the unisex Laser CX and SX carry the same tech in longer, faster lengths. Anyone wanting the 164 from PTO: it is an official length we did not order, so the store carries 146, 152 and 158. Stöckli markets comfort whatever the conditions, but that promise is about security on piste, not float - hold it to the piste.
The Santa Ana 97 is best for women who ski mixed terrain and spend real time off-piste. The Laser MX is best for intermediate-to-advanced women who put comfort and control first on groomers and want genuine swiss edge grip without a. The right choice depends on your primary terrain, ability level, and riding style.
The Nordica Santa Ana 97 scores highest in Stability at 7/10, making it the strongest all-mountain option. It handles groomers, chop, and variable conditions without losing composure, so it's the best single-ski choice for skiers who want one pair for the whole mountain.
The Stöckli Laser MX leads in Carving with a PTO score of 7/10. Its edge grip on hard snow and groomed runs is the strongest in this comparison.
The Stöckli Laser MX is the most forgiving option with a Forgiveness score of 8/10. It doesn't punish imperfect technique, making it the easiest ski to progress on among these.
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