Don’t think you suddenly need a TikTok account to ski these skis. Also, don’t mention social media network names in reviews you don’t want to horrendously date. If you want a stable ski with energy, grab the ZX108. I found these skis to have the youth and vigor of their namesakes, Gen Z (yeah...), yet still plenty of stability for high speed escapades. I hold in high regard skis that let me ski dangerously, and that’s exactly what these skis let me do. While they carve like any Kastle ski should, the low amount of camber lends itself to impressive pivot-ability, which is perfect to get out of sticky situations like when you cliff yourself out at Crested Butte. No need to inquire if this is based on personal experience or not, why do you ask?
Kastle Skis 2025: The First Look
A Paragon of premium.
Traditionally known for building premium all-mountain and frontside skis from an Austrian race room think tank, Kastle has been coloring outside the lines the last few seasons. They've added women's models. Updated skis off of their usual two-year increments. Played with constructions.
Now for 2024-2025, they kick it up a gear.
What's New
Paragon, a new all-mountain/freeride collection, replaces FX. Honestly: We think it was time (and we say that as FX lovers). The new skis mirror the chassis from the ZX, but ... Continue Reading