ZX108 2023
Product not eligible for return
No subject to promotional offersThe ZX108 is a model of freeride skis from the Kästlebrand.
The ZX108 is a new model in Kästle's freeride range. Inspired by new freeride practices, the ZX108 comes with a more playful and less strict personality than its compatriots in the FXrange. It is intended for skiers looking for a versatile freeride ski.
To achieve this, Kästle has used the beech and poplar core that is present throughout its FX range. The difference is in the core reinforcements with fibreglass on both sides of the core allowing a tolerant flex and good cushioning in hard or choppy snow. The ski of a front rocker with a tip featuring Hollowtech 2.0, technology that lightens it in strategic places by removing unnecessary layers, while absorbing impact even better. The rendering is incredible and it will be difficult to fault the ski, even in complicated snow.
Downhill, its top-of-the-range construction gives it all its character and the performance is unbeatable: Its 108 mm skid and low camber help maintain good fresh lift, as well as exceptional pivot qualities.
The ZX100 will be the ideal ski for all freeriders who want a powder ski with pop to send it in freeride whether in big powder or with more agility in fresh snow.
Size/Weight/Rayon :
169cm / Weight of pair : 3970g / shelf : 15.1m
179cm / Weight of pair : 4200g / shelf : 17.9m
184cm / Weight of pair : 4320g / radius : 19.2m
191cm / Weight of pair : 4490g / shelf : 21.3m
Shape:
Standard camber
Core:
Wooden core in beech and poplar, versatile and playful
Base :
Sintered UHM graphite base
Construction:
SEMI-CAP Sandwich : The Sandwich-Sidewall race-style construction gives the ski enormous torsional stiffness and optimum flex for better control and power transfer.
Core structure:
Each Kästle ski is made with the finest wood core, manufactured with precision to one tenth of a millimetre. This allows the brand to control the weight, responsiveness and cushioning characteristics of the ski, resulting in a high-quality, durable product. The wood type, or combination of different woods, is individually catered to each model line, based on the ski‘s intended use.
Technologies:
- Hollowtech 2.0 : The brand's patented key technology is unique to ski manufacturing. Removing unneeded layers at the front of the ski makes it more stable, edge-grip is more powerful and the overall weight is reduced. The size of each Hollowtech is adapted to individual model lines.
- Elliptical Radius: The shape of the Elliptical Radius determines how quickly and aggressively the ski turns.
- Progressive Rise: The technology optimises the tip of the spatula for better off-piste flotation control.
- Low Camber: A low-profile camber for better turning.
- Hook Free Shovel: Longer tip often associated with progressive lift. The point of contact with the snow is moved towards the centre of the ski, ensuring a more forgiving and manoeuvrable performance.
- Hook Free Tail: Longer heel, which shifts the ski-to-snow contact towards the centre of the ski, resulting in a more forgiving and playful exit from bends.
Déjà excellent avec sa gamme FX plutôt typée freeride strict et rigide, le ZX108 vient enrichir cette gamme avec un profil plus joueur bien dosé en pop. À la limite entre le ski freeride et le ski freestyle backcountry ce ski au comportement très sain a su tenir la route quand on a essayé de pousser dessus en hors-piste. Son flex progressif avec du bon pop nous a aussi régalé quand on a essayé de sauter au-dessus de quelques cailloux, les réceptions se font facilement. Les périodes de transitions entre deux runs sur piste damées se font sans soucis, Le ZX108 a un comportement tout à fait décent en grande courbe sur piste. Néanmoins, ça se complique dès que la neige commence à se durcir, on sent que ce n'est pas pour cela qu'il a été conçu.
Les plus: Joueur, stable et son comportement global dans tout ce que le freeride a à offrir.
Les moins: Son accroche sur neige béton.
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