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Philpug: The Kästle PX81 is the modern incarnation of the original LX82. Where the LX82 was a really nice mid-range carver, the PX81 takes that thought and steps it up not just one but two notches. Yet, it still knows its place in the Kästle hierarchy, which is below the MX84 and even the updated FX86 Ti.
The sizing is dead on. The first day I skied the 172 at Waterville and was so intrigued that I went back and skied the 179, which was just as easy and just as much fun. The PX81 is the value-priced Kästle that you should be proud to ski. On-snow performance was smooth, and turn initiation from the oversized Hollowtech 3.0 tip was smooth and reactive. The only downside I found is that the tip is a bit noisy on the snow; it can resonate like a snare drum. Every brand slips a sleeper into its line that punches above its weight class: this is Kastle's offering.
The sizing is dead on. The first day I skied the 172 at Waterville and was so intrigued that I went back and skied the 179, which was just as easy and just as much fun. The PX81 is the value-priced Kästle that you should be proud to ski. On-snow performance was smooth, and turn initiation from the oversized Hollowtech 3.0 tip was smooth and reactive. The only downside I found is that the tip is a bit noisy on the snow; it can resonate like a snare drum. Every brand slips a sleeper into its line that punches above its weight class: this is Kastle's offering.
Insider tip: If you are between sizes, go down; it will still hold for you.
- Awards
- Who is it for?
- Those who want a Kästle but don’t need the power of an MX, or even an FX.
- Who is it not for?
- Stronger, more powerful skiers. Don't worry, there are still the MX and FX.
- Skier ability
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- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Ski category
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- Frontside
- All Mountain
- Ski attributes
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- Groomers
- Moguls
- Segment
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- Men
- Women
Specifications
- Available sizes
- 151, 158, 165, 172, 179
- Dimensions
- 132-81-107
- Radius
- 13.8m@170cm
- Size Scaling
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- None
- Construction design
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- All new
- Ski Weight:
- 1685g w/binding
- Binding options
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- System
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