What a nifty little ski! We say “little” because in Line’s world a 92mm ski is a tiny thing, and “Lite” denotes the absence of metal, making this model the little brother to the Supernatural 92. As for the “nifty” part, as long as you don’t try to overpower it, the...
Most skis in the All-Mountain East category aren’t derived from narrow-waisted, Carving ski chasses, but are descendants of still fatter skis that occupy the All-Mountain West and Big Mountain genres. This M.O. is right up Line’s alley, where 92mm skis are considered...
The new FX85 HP’s appearance alongside the MX88 at the top of our Power rankings doesn’t mean the two skis are similar; in fact, aside from both being made from wood and metal, they couldn’t be much more different. Compared to the MX88, the FX85 HP (the HP suffix...
If you wish to remain content with your current skis, we strongly advise that you not take a run on the Kästle MX88. It will ruin your life, unless until you acquire the courage to tell your significant other that you plan to spend part of the college fund on your...
When Kästle overhauled the FX line this year, they took pains to differentiate it from their MX models. The new FX85 doesn’t ski anything like any MX model you may have ever essayed. The FX85 is built more for comfort than for speed. Compared to the MX 88 or its...
