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Kastle MX98 Skis 2016

Kastle MX98 Skis 2016

Kastle MX98 Skis 2016

RACE INSPIRED

 

Old school Volkl fans that haven't discovered Kastle yet, this is the ski that makes the old (cambered) Mantra look like a bitch -- yeah I said it.  The MX98 is built for serious skiing and serious skiers, it's not watered down in order to save a couple bucks to make it a pretty $699 that the majority of people feel comfortable with.  

The MX98 is without question the burliest ski that we've tested in the 95 - 102mm category. This is a ski that we have in our personal collection and it's for days that we want to cruise and by cruise we mean ski super fast down some groomers.  The MX98 has a fairly large turning radius, so it is ideal for skiers that prefer medium to larger sized turns -- the best kind.  

Buy the Kastle MX98 if you want a stiff ski for groomed conditions.  Don't buy the Kastle MX98 if you're looking for a forgving pair of skis that's 'easy' to ski.

Construction

ABS Sidewall Construction - Abrasion and impact resistance are the defining characteristics of ABS Plastic. The MX98 ski is built with full length ABS sidewalls, for world class durability. This highly regarded, light weight material gives Kastle Skis edge grip where lesser boards fail to find a hold.

45 Degree Aluminum Top Sheet Bevel - The seam shared by a ski’s top sheet and sidewall is inherently vulnerable in instances of ski-to-ski impact. Kastle’s 45 degree aluminum bevel causes the force of impacts to be dispersed, and effectively minimizes wounds to the ski.

Hollowtech - In 2015 Hollowtech increased in size by 10%. This reduction of the tip of the ski’s material content further improves the MX88’s edge grip on rutted terrain by reducing tip-flap or chatter. In skis with traditional tip construction, tip-flap is perpetuated by inertia. Less mass means less inertia. Kastle’s Hollowtech is the enemy of tip-flap.

UHM Graphite Sintered Base - You think you know fast? This sintered base is built to accept and retain wax. Which lift are we meeting at?

Core

Full Wood Core - The complimentary relationship between ash, a super high density wood, and Silver Fir, an ultra-light wood, gives the MX88 the stability you need to get your charge on without being excessively heavy. The speed you roll em over at requires your game face… but you don’t ski every single day, and you’re not 18. Ash will let you drive your edge in on hard snow and ice. Silver Fir makes this possible after noon, and in degraded trail conditions.

Shape

Standard Camber - Looking to slash pow turns? You’ll have better luck elsewhere. If you’ve got a thing for controlled, high speed descents, then you came to the right place. Standard camber distributes your weight along the entire length of the edge, maximizing your grip in hazardous, hard snow conditions.

Additional Awesomeness

Rubber Dampening Sheet - A full sheet of rubber provides additional dampening throughout the ski. Keeping the vibration of the ski to a minimum is vital to a sure ride, and a high level of performance.

Rubber Dampening Edge Runner - These two-layer rubber runners surround the bottom layer of Titanal along the edges. These areas require the dampest performance, so Kastle gives them a little extra love.

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