Kästle FX 96 W – 20/21

Kästle FX 96 W - Model 2020/2021

The Kästle FX 96 W is a high-performance women's all-mountain ski designed for advanced to expert skiers who want a combination of versatility, stability and lightweight construction. With a 96 mm waist, it handles groomed pistes, variable snow conditions, crud and softer snow with confidence. Its defining characteristics are excellent edge grip, torsional stiffness and a solid, damp feel, delivering the performance of a heavier ski without the additional weight.

The construction combines a lightweight wood core with fiberglass reinforcement, creating a strong and consistent flex while keeping the overall weight relatively low. The fiberglass laminate provides torsional stiffness and reliable power transmission, allowing the ski to maintain excellent edge control and stability even at higher speeds. Kästle's HOLLOWTECH tip removes unnecessary material from the ski's extremities, reducing swing weight and vibrations while improving maneuverability and float in softer snow.

On groomed slopes, the FX 96 W delivers impressive edge hold, stability and confidence throughout the turn. With a 14-meter radius in the 164 cm length and dimensions of 133/96/119 mm, it feels precise and responsive in short and medium-radius turns while remaining composed when skiing faster. Its relatively stiff construction and strong torsional rigidity make it particularly capable on firm snow, ice and challenging piste conditions.

Off-piste, the 96 mm waist provides enough width for soft snow, powder and variable terrain. The lightweight tip construction helps the ski stay maneuverable and improves its ability to float, while the overall damp and stable character allows it to cut through crud, slush and heavier snow. Its versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of mountain conditions, rather than specializing exclusively in deep powder or groomed slopes.

The FX 96 W is not an especially playful or soft all-mountain ski. Its character is more performance-oriented, solid and precise, with a relatively stiff flex and excellent stability. It is best suited to advanced and expert skiers who appreciate strong edge hold, dependable performance and the versatility of a lighter ski without sacrificing the power and confidence of a more substantial construction.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 133/96/119 mm

• Radius: 14 m (164 cm length)

• Construction: Wood core with fiberglass laminate

• Core: Lightweight wood core

• Reinforcement: Fiberglass

• Technology: Kästle HOLLOWTECH

• Profile: Camber-based profile

• Character: Stable, stiff, damp, precise and relatively lightweight

• Skiing level: Advanced / Expert

• Intended use: All-Mountain / Groomers / Off-Piste / Variable Conditions

Summary:

A powerful and versatile all-mountain ski that combines the stability, torsional stiffness and edge grip of a heavier performance ski with the advantages of lightweight construction. The Kästle FX 96 W offers excellent control on groomed slopes while remaining capable in powder, crud, slush and variable snow conditions. Its relatively stiff and damp character makes it particularly appealing to advanced and expert female skiers looking for a reliable, high-performance ski that can handle virtually any mountain condition.