2019 Kastle FX95 HP
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Ski Stats

Sidecut 126/95/115
Radius 20m @ 181cm
Lengths 157,165,173,181,189
Weight 2140g @ 181cm
MSRP $1199
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Power Score: 8.43

Finesse Score: 8.24

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The most distinctive feature of the FX95 HP to the eye is the bright teal insert in its Hollowtech shovel. Its most distinctive feature on the snow is its Progressive Rise baseline that gradually elevates about a third of the running surface (404mm in the forebody, 242mm at the tail). Radically loosening the ski/snow connection allows the FX95 HP to be steered by any known technique, from a laid-over supercarve to a perpetual power drift. This may be Chris Davenport’s signature ski, but you sure don’t have to be in his league to imagine it was made just for you. The ever-perspicacious Bob Gleason calls the FX95 HP, “As smooth as crystal and strong as diamonds. Put it on edge with the hip inside and ride, baby, ride."

The perfect All-Mountain West model should take the stress out of off-piste skiing without surrendering the accurate edge grip essential to enjoying groomers. It turns out there are many paths to achieving perfection. The FX95 HP is so abundantly rockered it could serve as off-piste training wheels, yet its classic wood, glass and Titanal construction kicks in on hard pack, delivering a satisfying carve.

The most distinctive feature of the FX95 HP to the eye is the bright teal insert in its Hollowtech shovel. Its most distinctive feature on the snow is its Progressive Rise baseline that gradually elevates about a third of the running surface (404mm in the forebody, 242mm at the tail). Radically loosening the ski/snow connection allows the FX95 HP to be steered by any known technique, from a laid-over supercarve to a perpetual power drift. This may be Chris Davenport’s signature ski, but you sure don’t have to be in his league to imagine it was made just for you.

The extended double rocker isn’t the FX95 HP’s only accommodation for off-piste conditions. Both tip and tail are also tapered so the tip won’t hook and the tail won’t catch. (This helps when you have to smear through grievously shaped moguls.) For an AMW model, the shovel is quite narrow, so the tip-to-waist width differential is on the mild side (31mm). This matters because models with a big differential don’t handle so well in soft snow, creating a platform that rides high in the tip and low underfoot, which ends up amounting to a lot of extra work.

Considering all the ways the FX95 HP has been designed for off-trail conditions, its on-trail behavior is A-OK. As one tester notes, “Great variable snow performance, surprisingly did better on firm snow than expected. A classic, solid feel for the snow and good feedback from the ski.” The ever-perspicacious Bob Gleason calls the FX95 HP, “A tool built for the all mountain charger. As smooth as crystal and strong as diamonds. Put it on edge with the hip inside and ride, baby, ride. Top of the class for modern waist width and classic arcing.”

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Test Score Data

Total Score: 82.83
Early to Edge:
Continuous Carve:

Rebound/Turn Finish:

Stability/Accuracy @ Speed:
Short-radius Turning:
7.67
8.50
8.50
9.00
7.67
Off-piste Performance:
Low-speed Turning:
Forgiveness/Ease:
Drift/Scrub:
Finesse/Power Balance:
9.17
7.50
7.83
8.50
8.50