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Kästle BMX 105 (2018)

2018 Deep Snow Ski

Brand: Kastle

Model: BMX 105

Overall Score: 3.7 / 5



Specs

Tip / Waist / Tail (mm)

134-105-123

Lengths (cm)

165, 173, 181, 189

Radius (m)

17

Waist Width (mm)

105-120

Gender

Female

Level

Advanced

Symmetrical

Yes

Rocker Technology

Yes

True to the other Kastles in this category, the BMX 105 is best for women not sold on dedicated women’s skis. (In truth, all Kastle’s offerings are unisex; the smallest size in this model is a 173 cm.) It’s powerful and demanding, scoring lowest in Playfulness and Forgiveness. The brand’s signature Hollowtech in the tip (that see-through window) reduces swing weight and purrs through powder, and the sandwich construction wood core is metal free (Kastle also makes the metal-laden 105 HP, which is even burlier). It does ski long, and requires muscle. But those who can wield it will never go back. “Send it!” said Humes.

Strengths: Stability at Speed, Crud   

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