Thread: Klins Skis Krypto?

Has anyone tried the Krypto? The specs on the 187 look pretty good and they have some pretty big names skiing on them this year. The only thread talking about Klint seems more focused on the company and not the ski. The lack of reviews could speak for itself, but figured I would see if the collective had any additional wisdom.

http://www.klintsnow.com/krypto.html

I just rode the 2012-2013 Klint Krypto Lite (review here), and was pretty impressed, but I only got to ski it on hardpack and groomers..so it's not really a valid review. I also skied the Fringe, Karver, Karver II, White Noise and Prime in the same hardpack at a multi-day demo day. They have expanded the Krypto line to have:

- Krypto (original)
- Krypto Lite (slightly narrower and lighter for backcountry)
- Krypto Lite Ti (two layers of Titanal to make it a harder-charging, higher-speed machine)

In short, I found all the Klint skis to be really well made, and remarkably responsive. For the frontside (only conditions I could get), the Karver, Karver II and White Noise really turned me on. The Krypto Lite I tried had impressive grip on hardpack and was quick, lightweight and had a big "fun factor." The Klint skis (most of the models) use a hardwood birch woodcore, so they should keep their flex behavior for a few seasons without much change....but time will tell. Nice feel underfoot.

The Klint's are real skis, with really effective designs. They're worth getting a demo if you can find 'em. If it ever snows here on the Ice Coast, I want to get them into some 3D snow and see how they handle..

Thanks. I saw your review but noticed it is for a new model for next year. I am looking at the original Krypto since I they fit what I am looking for in a pow ski.

Anyone know anything about them at all?

I have been skiing the Krypto's all winter and I love them. I have the 189 but they are actually 187 if measured tip to tail. I have been really impressed with their construction. I've hammered them pretty hard and they don't have a scratch on them. Last year I had a different new startup ski company's first pressing of a ski and the topsheets were totally destroyed in one year of use. It's hard to know if the products from all of these new companies will hold up. The Krypto does. Perhaps more importantly, they are super fun to ski. Plenty of fun in the pow (123 at the waist) but enough sidecut to have fun when your lap finishes on a groomer. Overall I love this ski and would highly recommend it. Hope this helps.

It is funny you posted this as I was just thinking about them again. Spent last week up in Whistler on my OG BD Megawatts and, while I had fun, kept thinking I may need to look at something else. How do they handle in crud, trees, etc?

I've been on the Krypto all winter and I love it. Due to a completely blown edge and sidewall on my trusty Obsethed's (older version that were 107-ish underfoot), I've been on the Krypto for the majority of the year, even the hard days.

The Krypto is the best ski I've been on in the trees because they pivot so well. Best ski I've been on in the powder too. Good on the crud, good for a pow ski on hardpack and groomers. It makes a better one-ski-quiver than I would have thought since I prefer an every-day ski to be more in the 110-115 range. My edges have been pretty durable, but the bases are on the soft side.

I managed to get my hands on a test pair of Krypto Lite's for a couple runs though (a bit narrower than the Krypto - will be released next season) and those are better all around than the Krypto, in my opinion. Not quite as good in the pow, but a bit better on everything else.

Indy 14 loves his I know that and both him and his friend keep raving about the Krypto light. They also said the version the metal is a beast.

These guys carry them, reliable group that can give you more info than the mini-reviews if you call/email them: http://www.skiershop.com/