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Post by perry on Jan 19, 2015 15:46:51 GMT -7
So I skied this in 186cm. I am 6'2" and currently 195lbs. I was a little afraid this would be too long. I was wrong on that account. This ski is "BUTTA". It is forgiving and skies shorter than it's length and narrower than it's width. At the same time it is very stable at speed and is happy with any turn shape you want to ski. You just give it the input and it does what you tell it to do. Extra surprising was the lift lines were funky - line up at 90 degree angle to lift and when turning to get on there was a foot drop that required a two footed release drill. Hasn't been my forte - used to lift the inside ski to get it done - No problem.
Can't wait to get it in more varied conditions out west. Snow was typical man made groomed with one slope hard and icy.
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Post by gary on Jan 29, 2015 8:54:25 GMT -7
So glad you're enjoying that ski Perry. When in Jackson 10 days ago..that's all I skied. Very versatile. I also happened to meet two other guys that had the same ski and they too were thrilled with the well rounded performance.
The FX94 wears SO many hats well...very impressive!
Look forward to making "94"turns with you and Ron in Banff in a few weeks.
G
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Post by ron on Jan 30, 2015 12:31:04 GMT -7
Gotta love that 94! A superb ski. Kastle is doing away with it and replacing it with a FX95. They are adding a touch of tail rocker. I have to try it of course but for that width, I am not a tail rocker fan. I am more excited about the new BMX105 which has slight tail rocker.
Looking forward to Banff.
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Post by gratefulkicks on Oct 8, 2015 21:03:33 GMT -7
Fellas...where have you mounted your FX94s? Factory line is 12.25 cm back from the ski's true center. That seems pretty far back! I just bought a pair of last year's model in 186 cm.
I'm 6'2 about 200 lbs. About to turn age 40. Aggressive skier at at Stowe, VT...50-60 days per season...bumps, pow, sidecountry, trees, bullet ice, and fast groomers...ski it all! Have never skied a Kastle before but something tells me I will love this ski...if mounted at the correct spot.
As a reference I ski the Rossi Experience 88 in a 188cm. I have that mounted on Rossi's recommended line, which is only 7.75 back from true center. Also have a pair of Volkl Shiro's 193 cm which I have mounted at 9.5cm back from true center (Volk factory line is 11.5cm back from true center) And lastly I have a pair of Nordica El Capo in 185 cm. Have these mounted on the factory line, which is 8.75cm back from true center.
Any feedback, advice, or direction is greatly appreciated!!
Starr
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Post by gary on Oct 9, 2015 7:19:12 GMT -7
Hey Starr...Congrats!!! You picked a real WINNER! The ski is quiet under foot, playful, holds an edge like a GS ski, drifts like a dream....fun fun fun are the 3 words best to describe it.
I'm shorter and lighter and with my Marker Scizo, I have the flexibility to play with the binding location.. I started it 15mm forward of the factory recommended mount point. I now have since moved it to plus 3mm which seems to work best for me. I'm 5'8" aggressive skier, ski the 168 length and weigh 156 lbs.
When possible, I always recommend ...get a binding you can adjust fore or aft ...if you don't have that luxury, ...for your height and weight and you said you ski aggressively which means to me you know how to engage the tips and work the ski tip to tail, I'd suggest mounting at the factory mount position. Doing this gives you the ability to be perfectly set up for groomers through boot high pow days.
Enjoy and PLEZ post a review of the skis after you get out on them.
Best, G
Perry might have some further insight as he is about the same size skiing the same length...
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Post by gratefulkicks on Oct 9, 2015 12:48:13 GMT -7
Thanks Gary!
Hoping that Perry reads this and replies too, as I see he's about my size.
Call me old school, but I have always skied a Look Turntable. I'm a big fan of the small footprint it leaves on the ski, leaving to flex as naturally and smoothly as possible. But maybe I will look at the Marker Schizo 14. How much range is there in moving the binding?
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Post by gary on Oct 9, 2015 16:05:29 GMT -7
very welcome...but I have to modify my comment on binding location....I am actually 1 cm forward...my buddy Ron who is also aggressive but weighs in at 175 at 6 ft...he has the 1/2 cm forward.
The Schizo...gives you 3cm in either direction...huge I tell you...and I love it especially when dialing in the sweet spot.
One of the super cool things about the FX series is the way the ski arcs....it's a beautiful supple arc tip to tail making a true joy...hoping you find the same.
G
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Post by livingproof on Oct 10, 2015 8:18:44 GMT -7
Fellas...where have you mounted your FX94s? Factory line is 12.25 cm back from the ski's true center. That seems pretty far back! I just bought a pair of last year's model in 186 cm. I'm 6'2 about 200 lbs. About to turn age 40. Aggressive skier at at Stowe, VT...50-60 days per season...bumps, pow, sideco untry, trees, bullet ice, and fast groomers...ski it all! Have never skied a Kastle before but something tells me I will love this ski...if mounted at the correct spot. As a reference I ski the Rossi Experience 88 in a 188cm. I have that mounted on Rossi's recommended line, which is only 7.75 back from true center. Also have a pair of Volkl Shiro's 193 cm which I have mounted at 9.5cm back from true center (Volk factory line is 11.5cm back from true center) And lastly I have a pair of Nordica El Capo in 185 cm. Have these mounted on the factory line, which is 8.75cm back from true center. Any feedback, advice, or direction is greatly appreciated!! Starr Hi grateful kicks, and, welcome to our small forum. Fell free to discuss any topic of interest. I'd a little confused by your "true center" measurements and how that relates to the manufactures mid line point. My understanding is the manufacturer line is the midpoint of the front and rear ski base contact point of a weighted ski. That may, or may not be accurate, but, I do think it's a starting point. Most discussions about fine tuning the actual mounting point refer to the manufacturer line as it's a constant for a specific ski. While I wish very much to have experience with the Kastle 94, as it has great reviews, I can't offer any objective thoughts. I do prefer to be slightly ahead of the line in the east where harder snow is common, so, I would go with Gary and Ron's thoghts about 1 cm ahead. They both are passionate ski gear followers with much more experience with a lot of different skis. Like you, I prefer a fixed binding like the Look design, at some point, you just have to make a decision and live with a remount, if required, after skiing on them for a more extended. period. I, also, think that we just learn to make out skis work after being on them. I'll look for a thread another member did on selecting the mounting point, and, post it if and when I find it. Enjoy 94's, I'd love to get back to Stowe this winter, been too long since I was there, a great area.
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Post by livingproof on Oct 10, 2015 8:24:33 GMT -7
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Post by perry on Oct 11, 2015 6:04:13 GMT -7
I believe I am one centimeter forward on my mounting. I am NOT at home so I can't really check that. I have a mount on there that I could move forward and back which I think makes tremendous sense for changing skiing conditions. That said I haven't felt the need to move these much. Welcome to the board.
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