Kastle is a speciality ski manufacturer from Austria founded in 1924. Although not considered one of the major brands here in the UK if you head across to the alps you will see a large number of these, and they are increasingly becoming popular by those that have found out Kastle’s well-constructed, stable, agile and incredibly versatile range of skis. One of Kastle’s main technological advantages is their patented hollowtech design system. This has been developed over the last 30yrs and means that the tip of each ski has oval-shaped cut-outs, leaving just a layer of opaque fibreglass this reduces the weight of each ski shovel by up to 15 percent. The decrease in mass helps the ski minimize vibrations and hold an edge more precisely. This coupled with using only the latest and best materials to construct their cores and their timeless clean graphics means that Kastle’s dedication to producing some of the world’s best skis will carry on for another season. The LX range from Kastle utilizes a lighter weight wood core and so is idea for women or slightly lighter or less aggressive male skiers, who want all the benefits that you would get from the Kastle MX range, but without the weight. These skis have been popular for a number of seasons now and have won many awards, mainly thanks to the easy handling and sporty nature of this all mountain ski. Ski Specification Geometry: 127mm / 82mm / 109mm Turn Radius: 14.5m at 164cm Terrain: All Mountain Weight: 3362g / Pair Core Material: Titanal sandwiched Silver Fir Woodcore Camber/Rocker: Full Camber Technology: Elliptical Radius, Fast Grip Shovel and tail, Hollowtech. Bindings: K12 CTi Ski Features Hollowtech: This is Kastle’s proprietary Hollowtech technology ensures a smooth ride and consistent edge tracking. Hollowtech is the evolution of a 30-year-old Kastle innovation. The tip of each ski has oval-shaped cut-outs, leaving just a layer of opaque fibreglass. Hollowtech reduces the weight of each ski shovel by up to 15 percent. The decrease in mass helps the ski minimize vibrations and hold an edge more precisely. The 2012 Kastle ski line feature more Hollowtech than ever: The investment into new heaving stamping machinery allows a 10% larger and lighter Hollowtech for the MX88 and MX83. Bigger volume Hollowtech create even greater weight savings on the new TX97 and TX107 touring skins. LX: The LX range offers a lightweight feel with uncompromising performance. These skis feel agile, confidence inspiring and are incredibly easy to ski on. Fast Grip shovel and tail: This means that the widest point at the tip and tail of the ski is just further forward than the contact point. This allows easy turn initiation, but as soon as you put them on edge then will take to the turn and initiate the carve. Waist 82 mm: Outstanding handling characteristics especially in variable, steep slope conditions as well as in powder. Ski geometry: The single radius masters varying conditions and difficult terrains. The harmonious sidecut enables a smooth and exceptional ride. Wood core: Silver fir (~0.55 kg/dm³) has been used for the wood core, providing the ski with a very low weight. In order to combine a comfortable longitudinal flex design with high torsional rigidity, the traditional sandwich core concept has been reinforced with a structural elem