Kastle MX84 Skis Now On Sale

I am still daydreaming about these bad boys as I sit here typing this review.... Fast.... Smooth... Aggressive... Crazy edge hold. The perfect frontside ski. No fresh snow within the last two weeks? Ski the MX84. Want to reach top speed and leave only a cloud of snow on your trail? Ski the MX84. Need a ski that bring out your glowing, inner confidence? Ski the MX84. Trust me, I could go on, but, just... ski the MX84.

The Best Carving Skis of 2019

So you're sick of paying for health care and looking to make some extra cash in beer league or NASTAR racing. We get it. Or maybe you just want to leave your friends with dust in their mouths. We also get that. And while we at Powder7 predominantly chase powder rather than charge groomers, we can appreciate a good frontside ripper like anyone else. Because "slow" signs are meant to be sprayed, right? And the Best Carving Skis of 2019 are... Pow7's Top Picks Stockli Laser AX. Why we love it: Stockli knows how to make speed demons that ski smooth and easy. It sounds easier to do than it is. Who it's for: Never-racers who want snappy, fast groomer performance without pointless bulk. Kastle MX84. Why we love it: Sick of hearing us talk about it? Find us a smoother fast ... Continue Reading

Valentine's Day Gift Guide 2018—Men's Edition

You love him. He loves skiing. Whether or not you also ski, finding a gear gift for him can quickly prove intimidating. There’s just so much stuff. He’s just so particular. Or maybe he just never coherently communicates what he needs or wants. Whether he errs on the wild side or religiously sticks with that jacket you got him 20 years ago or blows you off to chase powder, we’ve got you covered. And because you’re reading this gift guide, we know he loves you too. For: The Trendsetter He’s the personable one, the one cracking jokes and grabbing you a beer and laughing at himself. Those bright colors and that distinctive style mean you never lose him on the mountain.  Get him a gift that keeps his party rolling. Patagonia Synchilla Snap T Pullover Jacket The ... Continue Reading

2019 Kastle Skis Preview

Check out our preview of 2020 Kastle skis. Highlights from the 2019 Kastle skis lineup: Premium Brand, Premium Skis Coming off two consecutive years of a limited-release MX ski, Kastle tees up three extra-premium models for 2019: the Proto, the Supra, and the Scala. Each model incorporates carbon with white copper wires into the classic elegant, sleek Limited topsheet look. At 93mm underfoot with wood and carbon in the core and early rise in the tips, the Supra profiles as the most all-mountain/off-piste-oriented ski in the line, and Kastle even bills it as a lightweight, worthy backcountry option. Narrower, at 83mm and 70mm underfoot, the Proto and the Scala profile a bit more classic-Kastle. Full camber with metal and fiberglass layered over wood in ... Continue Reading