A SWISS ARMY KNIFE OF SORTS, Kästle designed the Kästle FX106 Ti to devour the steeps of your favorite ski area. Whether there’s good snow in that couloir or not, the multi-radius sidecut, triple-wood core and Titanal inlays, paired with a 106-mm waist, provide enough float for when you need it but don’t want to lose control in variable conditions. “These skis rip down the fall line!” exclaims Maine-based tester Adrian Bouthot. Utilizing the brand’s Hollowtech 3.0 Technology in the tip reduces the ski’s overall weight by removing unnecessary material while increasing the ski’s ability to absorb chatter at high speed. Built for charging big, steep and fast lines, the most notable feature on Kästle FX106 Ti is its heavy-hitting, grip-it-and-rip-it style.

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