I recently demo'ed the 2018/19 Kastle FX 95 HP, and loved the ski. I'm looking to buy a pair for the best price. During my purchasing research, I found that the 2017/18 Kastle FX 95 HP are priced at 40-50% off, which is obviously attractive. But here's my dilemma...the ski construction in 17/18 was a silver fir core, and the 18/19 construction is a combination of silver fir and beech wood. This change (according to the marketing material) is supposed to make the ski a little more damp and stable. I'm tempted to take a chance that the 17/18 ski will feel almost the same as the 18/19, but I also don't want to risk not being happy with the skis just to save some money, when I know I love the 18/19 FX 95 HP based on my demo.
Anyone here skied both the 17/18 and 18/19 versions of the FX 95 HP that can help me out? Do the skis feel and/or perform noticeably different? Thanks in advance for your help.
Anyone here skied both the 17/18 and 18/19 versions of the FX 95 HP that can help me out? Do the skis feel and/or perform noticeably different? Thanks in advance for your help.