Kastle is a high performance ski company that makes some of the best skis on the market. Kastle redesigned the FX, BMX, and LX line for the 2015-16 season. Next season they are updating the MX and the TX series. We’re really excited about these. The MX still has what we know and love about it: expert level, aggressive, standard camber, smooth skiing capabilities. Now it has a larger Hollowtech 2.0 insert in the tip for an even lower swing weight and quieter ride. The MX still has the Elliptical Radius which engages so well but now, the sidecut gives you an even tighter turning ski. We’re talking slalom-like turns. Yes, the ski that turned so well now will turn even better. You’ve got to ski it to believe it.
The TX series, traditionally the haute lap choice for the uphill crowd, has been completely revamped. It has been beefed up with vertical sidewalls for better downhill performance. It also gets the larger Hallowtech 2.0 tip. More details to come!
Hi Katie,
As soon as Powder 7 has the new MX 84 in 176 I will purchase a pair with bindings. These are the first pictures that I have seen. Thanks for the update.
David Mendenhall
Hi David,
Thanks for getting in touch! I have added you to our customer request list and we’ll reach out once we get some 2017 MX84 skis in stock.
Regards,
Dan and the Powder7 Team
What lengths will the MX89 come in?
Hi Spencer,
Thanks for writing in! The MX89 will be available in 156, 164, 172, 180, and 188 cm lengths. Please let us know if you have any other questions!
Dan
Put me down for an MX 84 in a 176
What are the radius on the MX 89 in a 180
Hi Fred,
Thanks for your comment! The 2017 MX89 has a turn radius of 18 meters in the 180cm length.
Dan
I have placed you on our customer request list, once we get those skis in stock, we’ll let you know!
-Dan
It’s too bad they’re discontinuing the MX98, but I see that there’s a TX98. How much like the MX98 is it? Where can we read a review to the TX98?
Hi Ben,
Great question!
The new TX series is completely different from the old TX series. The new TX skis have full sidewalls, while the old ones used cap construction. So, the new TX skis will offer more solid edge hold than the older ones. The new TX skis also have Kastle’s new Dual Rise rocker profile (subtle rocker in the tip and the tail, with camber underfoot), while the old TX skis featured only subtle tip rocker. The TX series will, however, continue to be Kastle’s go-to touring ski, so it will be lighter than any other options (MX, FX, BMX), and will NOT feature any metal reinforcements in any widths, rather, the TX uses a carbon/fiberglass reinforcement to keep weight to a minimum. Overall, the new TX skis will ride more similarly to the MX series than they did in the past, but there are still a few important differences to consider. The MX series features titanal metal in the topsheets, and will be a heavier, more aggressive option for all-mountain skiing than the TX series. Also, the MX series continues to feature standard traditional camber, rather than any rocker, so its turn will feel more traditional when compared to the TX (or the FX, or the BMX skis from Kastle).
If you’re after a 2017 Kastle ski that will ride basically the same as the MX98, your best bet will be to stick with the MX89, even though it’s 9mm narrower. If getting close to that 98mm waist width is your biggest concern, you’ll likely find the FX95HP to be more similar to the MX98, despite the FX95HP having tip and tail rocker. Like the MX98 skis, the FX95HP has titanal in its construction, making it stiffer and more aggressive than the TX98 option. Another option would be going for the BMX105HP, which is basically the same as the FX95HP except for its wider width and the predominantly white topsheet. If the metal construction isn’t that important to you, the updated TX98 could be a great option, but the similarities to the MX98 are really only the sidewall construction and 98mm waist width.
Lastly, once we get a TX98 in stock, we’ll get out there and make some turns to write a proper review for you (and everyone else!).
Hopefully this breakdown isn’t too confusing! Of course, you should always feel welcome to call the shop at 303.237.7547 if you’d prefer to go over any specific questions you may have.
-Dan
Hi There,
Thanks for posting the initial review.
Any idea on the price point of the MX84 with the system binding? When do expect to have them in stock?
Thanks,
Paul
Hi Paul,
Thanks for your question! The 2017 MX84 system skis are priced at $1499. We are expecting to receive them in early September.
Please let us know if you have any other questions,
Dan and the Powder7 Team
Hi Paul,
Safe to say the FX95HP will remain unchanged from 15/16 going into 16/17?
Thanks!
That’s right, no changes for this upcoming season.
-Dan
Thanks Dan,
I’ve been skiing the Rossi 98 experience 177 for the last three seasons. The FX98 HP looks to be right in the middle size wise 181 or 173. I’m 5’11” 180lbs or so, I’m comfortable on blacks, easier double blacks, but would not consider myself an expert. I know probably an impossible discussion to have via online chat, but curious if what you think?