Kastle FX96 Ti Ski 2024

Kastle FX96 Ti Ski 2024

The Kastle FX96 Ti is made for strong experienced skiers wanting high level freeride performance in all situations when skiing on and off piste.
Kastle skis are reknowned for having superb ski-snow contact, and the FX96 Ti excels here thanks to the Hollowtech 3.0 Carbon technology which offers continuous feedback and a superior freeride experience. Kastle have given the FX96 Ti a sophisticated wood core comprising karuba, poplar and beech, taking advantage of the dynamics of the different characteristics of these species, combined with a mix of fibreglass and carbon fibre to give the necessary rigidity.
Last winter Kastle added an additional titanal layer making the FX96 slightly heavier (but only by about 50 g / ski) but offering spell binding high speed performance and stability whatever the terrain. 

As well as the construction of the FX96 Ti, we were especially intrigued by the shape, with very high points of contact at the tip and tail giving a very square effect.
The geometry is the opposite of the direction taken for example by Line with the latest Sir Francis Bacon or the Outline series for example.Kastle's goal is to have a long edge contact to give the ski the grip to hold the curve very well.
In contrast to many skis where the tip has been softened to let the ski pivot easily, but resulting in a loss of power and control at the tip, the stiffer tip of the FX96 Ti demands a certain effort on the part of the skier when turning but pays back with excellent performance, especially on hard snow.
In powder the tip rocker and the Hollowtec 3.0 ensure good behaviour but at low speed the FX96 Ti requires a certain technique on the part of the skier. No power steering!

The Kastle FX96 Ti is designed for technical skiers with good alpine technique who will appreciate what these skis can do, and that's good since the ski market is saturated with so-called "do everything" skis that excel nowhere!!
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Features: Kastle FX96 Ti Ski 2024

Hollowtech 3.0 Carbon
Kastle's patented, key technology is unique to ski manufacturing. By removing unneeded layers in the front of the ski the ski is lighter. This results in several advantages: the ski becomes up to 30 % damper, the ski feels more stable, edge-grip is more powerful, steering is more precise and the overall weight is reduced.
The new version 3.0 of the HOLLOWTECH technology has been revolutionized: It is now even lighter and features exclusively in the FX and PX ranges. HOLLOWTECH 3.0 is created in two layers. A new outer ring cuts out even more materials to save more weight. The size of the HOLLOWTECH is precisely matched to the shovel of each particular model - for performance that´s unbeatable.
Woodcore
Each Kästle ski is built with the finest wood core, manufactured with precision to one-tenth of a millimeter. This allows us to control the weight, responsiveness and dampening characteristics of the ski, resulting in a high-quality, durable product.
Powerzone Sandwich-Sidewall Construction
Kastle adapt their Sandwich-Sidewall Construction from alpine racing and consider this technology a distinguishing feature of all of Kastle's models. This design gives every Kästle Ski optimal flex and torsional rigidity, creating sensitive and direct power transmission and ensuring total control, even at high speed. For the RX12 SL Kastle used the classic SANDWICH-SIDEWALL CONSTRUCTION.
For the FX series Kastle used the POWERZONE-SANDWICH-SIDEWALL-CONSTRUCTION, which combines the benefits of the classic and the SEMI-CAP-SANDWICH-SIDEWALL
Elliptical Radius
Each model is designed to have its own carving characteristics, which is based on the ski’s intended application, by adjusting the radius along the waist of the ski. The shape of the Elliptical Radius determines how quickly and aggressively the ski enters and exits a turn.
Graphite Sinter Base
Kästle uses uncompromisingly high-quality UHM SINTERED GRAPHITE bases, like those used in ski racing, for all its adult skis. This creates a durable, long-lasting base with excellent glide performance and wax absorption. Kastle's children and junior skis feature though, easy-care extruded bases.
Camber
With LOW CAMBER, the ski center is slightly elevated and the contact points are moved toward the ski center. The effective edge is consequentially less, and the ski is more playful and forgiving
Shovel and Tail:
DUAL RISE technology combined with an adapted camber profile creates a ski which guarantees the best float, even in the deepest of snow, without losing responsiveness.

Want to know more about ski shape and flex? See our BLOG Ski Geometry - Shape & Flex.