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Philpug: The ZX108 is very similar to the old BMX skis but with a more modern shape. I was really hoping to spend more time on these back in the spring, but with the season being cut short, I was limited. What time I did get on them, I was impressed. This is a bargain-priced Kastle that does indeed ski at about its price point.
Long-term update: After having the ZX108 in some softer snow a few weeks back, I was finally able to get ski this all-new Kästle in some deeper Tahoe snow. We had recently received 5 ft of the deep white stuff at Mt Rose, and with the 108 being the widest option I had to ski, I was in luck. The ZX is as surfy as some others in this class that might have more tip and tail rise, but it does offer a level of playfulness that most narrow wide skis do not offer. The 108 worked very well in the heaver snow in the trees and handled the larger bumps that were starting to form. The 19.2m radius felt about dead on in that the ZX made some really nice medium-radius (medium for a 108) turns in the varied conditions. This new Kästle offers two personalities depending on the skier: it can be a finesse with power ski for a bigger ski or a playful charger for a lighter skier.
Insider tip: This ski was born and bred in Jackson Hole. When someone asks what you paid for your Kästles, just reply, “If I told you, you wouldn’t believe me” and leave it at that.
Drahtguy Kevin: Wanna dance? This new model is like no other I’ve been on. "Playful" is a word not often used to describe Kästle, but it works here. You still get a stable, smooth ride with a softer tip and flex. It absolutely snakes through moguls, trees, and other tight spots with ease. Tight, medium, and long turns are at the user’s beck and call. Soft crud and powder are favored conditions for the ZX, but not the only snow it excels in. And at well under a grand, this ski won’t break the bank.Insider tip: This Kästle without a comma in the price is the real deal.
- Awards
- Who is it for?
- Value seekers. Want a One Oh Something that can handle the entire mountain? Look no further.
- Who is it not for?
- Groomer-only folks will miss the point.
- Skier ability
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- Advanced
- Expert
- Ski category
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- All Mountain
- Powder
- Ski attributes
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- Off Piste
- Trees
- Touring/Backcountry
- Segment
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- Men
Specifications
- Available sizes
- 169, 179, 184, 191
- Dimensions
- 140.5-108-129.5
- Radius
- 19.2m@184cm
- Rocker profile
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- Camber with tip and tail rocker
- Construction design
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- Carryover
- Binding options
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- Flat
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