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...
If a giant race of aliens with penchant for space travel and powder arrives on earth anytime soon, K2 is ready for them. The Shreditor 136, aka Powabunga, could support one of the larger Transformers if the occasion arose. Holding a mere human in hover position a few...
There’s something about twin-tips, aerial tricks and powder that mix well together. The marriage of Pipe & Park shenanigans and backcountry bowls loaded with soft landings was bound to happen. Now the relationship is in full flower. As with Line’s Mr. Pollard’s...
There are precious few skis in this category that show any inclination to hook into a turn; in fact, the brochure copy on many Powder models points out that the tip and tail are “hook free.” No wonder they’re a little scary to ski on groomers. The K2 Pinnacle 118,...
