Kastle MX88 (2009)
Kastle is back, revived as a freeride brand. Testers detected a racy heritage in the MX88, though it's never overbearing. It's smooth and grippy on the hardpack, owing to its wood core, rubber dampening laminates and metal reinforcement. But it's never over-damp. Tip cutaways reduce swing-weight, giving it a snappy, lightweight quickness that's borderline hair-trigger. "No speed limit on smooth surfaces," said Elling. "Very aggressive, early hook-up."
Best For
Light-touch, finesseful style
Not For
Inspiring confidence in crud or deep snow
PRICE (MSRP): $1180.00
Product Specifications |
How We Test
| Year | 2008/2009 |
| Level | Advanced |
| MSRP | $1180.00 |
| Gender | Female |
| Binding | without binding |
| Tip/Waist/Tail | 128/88/113 |
| Rating: Powder Performance | 3.06 / 5 |
| Rating: Stability at Speed | 3.80 / 5 |
| Rating: Long Turns | 4.38 / 5 |
| Rating: Medium Turns | 3.98 / 5 |
| Rating: Short Turns | 3.58 / 5 |
| Rating: Maneuverability | 3.47 / 5 |
| Rating: Hard Snow Grip | 3.42 / 5 |
| Rating: Crud Performance | 3.18 / 5 |
| Rating: Corduroy Performance | 3.86 / 5 |
| Rating: Moguls Performance | 3.05 / 5 |
| Rating: Forgiveness | 3.50 / 5 |
| Rating: Quickness/Bumps | 3.47 / 5 |
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