The Pursuit 800 Ti is essentially a slalom ski that’s gone off its diet, plumping up to 71mm underfoot (177cm) and putting a few extra ounces that keep it well grounded. To use a jargon that has since gone out of fashion, the Pursuit 800 Ti is a race carver, a ski...
The motto of today’s ski market is, “Lighter is better.” The design philosophy behind Rossignol’s Hero Master is, “With great heft comes great security.” The Hero Master isn’t a new model, but our appreciation for it is freshly minted. The Master was overshadowed...
The Cinnamon Girl has changed her dress size since last season – the better to share mold costs with the men’s Fire Arrow 76 CA EVO – but she didn’t suffer a change of heart. The Cinnamon 76 still likes to get after it, finding a high edge almost by itself and using...
The realskiers testers who fill out the bulk of our Kästle test cards each season have been skiing and selling the brand for years, and while familiarity has hardly bred contempt, it has engendered a slightly distorted, insider’s view of the brand. Testers always have...
Stability at speed and a balance between power and forgiveness are quintessential properties in a race ski. They also happen to be the defining traits of the Kästle RX12, a hybrid that eschews specialization for a more ecumenical behavioral profile. Which is a fancy...
