Kästle MX84 review 2020
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
Although the Kästle MX84 won a “Best Ski” medal last year in this category, the performance of this year’s model did not seem as good to the testers. In particular, they found that the ski was less precise, and less “stable and confidence-inspiring” than last year’s model.
This difference is hard to explain because the ski does not seem to have changed. Was there a problem with the tuning of the test ski? Whatever the case may me, the MX84 is undeniably an excellent ski, and we advise internet users to read last year’s review.
Review: Pros
- Overall performance
- The width gives it an advantage in soft or variable snow
- Versatility
- Fun at moderate speeds
Review: Cons
- Soft especially in the tip
- Lacks liveliness
- Turns tend to wash out
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.3 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.3 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.0 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.5 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.2 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.7 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.3 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
With a new innovative sidecut, HOLLOWTECH 2.0 technology, and a race-inspired sandwich construction, the MX84 is the coveted classic within KÄSTLE’s all-mountain line. This is a versatile frontside ski, with a proven track record of tackling demanding terrain with the utmost precision.
Features of the MX84
| Brand : | Kästle |
| Model : | MX84 |
| Year : | 2020 |
| Family : | Cruisers |
| Size tested : | 176 cm |
| Tip size : | 128 mm |
| Waist size : | 84 mm |
| Tail size : | 112 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | 16 m |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2019