2023 Kästle MX83

[cragginshred]

Got a pair of 2022's Thursday pm and skied em 2 days in a row at 2 different resorts. Had a 2* edge put on them, then a 3* for day 2
Agreed they rail all types of turn and like hard pack and groomers,
Easy turn initiation and very responsive edge to edge. The 'hole' in the tip makes a lot of chatter but as long as they carve I'm happy!

 

[resovia]

 

[cragginshred]

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An how do they compare? Stockli's look like an older model?

 

[silverback]

I decided to stop looking for untracked snow at about 1pm today and went back to the car to trade my powder skis for my mx83’s to carve up the soft roughed-up groomers. On my first run I noticed a gate had been opened so I went through. Spent most of the afternoon skiing the 83s in boot top pow. They were super fun. More “all-mountain” than you’d think.

 

[Dougb]

An how do they compare? Stockli's look like an older model?

Those are the newest version of the Laser WRT Pro, an almost cult-like object for some.

 

[Dougb]

Any reviews to share yet @Tricia? Thanks!

 

[sdmay59]

Cage match v Blizzard Brahma 82? And throw in the old Head Monster 83 for sentimental reasons too?

Or perhaps a Volkl Deacon 84 too?

 

[DandyDon]

Hitting 50 soon, 6 ft 215 pounds. I currently ski Fisher 86 GTs, which are a ton of fun at high speed. Currently skiing 182 cm. Love the description of this ski, how does it compare to the Fisher? I am looking for something that is almost always here on groomers on the West Coast? Is 175 long enough?

 

[Philpug]

Hitting 50 soon, 6 ft 215 pounds. I currently ski Fisher 86 GTs, which are a ton of fun at high speed. Currently skiing 182 cm. Love the description of this ski, how does it compare to the Fisher? I am looking for something that is almost always here on groomers on the West Coast? Is 175 long enough?

No, you will need to be on the 180 something. I like both skis, a lot. The Fischer is a little more relaxed in the turn in and release, the Kastle is a little more reactive with a less gradual tip and squarer tail.