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  1. #51
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    Quote Originally Posted by gwat View Post
    What is everyone’s take on the MX88?
    MX98s have such a cult following....are the 88s a true little brother?

    And did Kastle significantly change the build over the years like they did with the 98?
    (‘12 88s have a white X, ‘13/14s have a black X, ‘15 have an orange X I believe)
    Dunno about versions, but I had 178 MX88s (prolly 2016 version; I’m about 6’1”, 170 lbs) and they were fantastic frontside skis. Rock solid but easy to release. They felt a touch short for me - maybe a 181-182 would have been a better size if it were available, but in the end I semi-regret passing the 178s to a friend.


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    Not positive but I think the MX88 stayed the same under the hood until the MX89 replaced it. It was the flagship of the brand.

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    anyone found a good replacement for their BMX105HP?

    my favorite daily driver is getting a bit long in the tooth.
    tried the FX106Ti and just wasn't feeling it.
    Stance 102, Corvus, Sender Free and K108 all seem like they could fit the bill

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    I believe the Heritage Lab FL105 may have partly been inspired by the BMX105HP shape.

    https://heritagelabskis.com/products/fl105


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    Quote Originally Posted by sweatypowderpig View Post
    anyone found a good replacement for their BMX105HP?

    my favorite daily driver is getting a bit long in the tooth.
    tried the FX106Ti and just wasn't feeling it.
    Stance 102, Corvus, Sender Free and K108 all seem like they could fit the bill
    What weren't you feeling on the FX106ti? In addition to the K108, the Cochise is another chargy ski you might be interested in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by googledidoo View Post
    What weren't you feeling on the FX106ti? In addition to the K108, the Cochise is another chargy ski you might be interested in.
    Thanks for the cochise, forgot those existed haha.
    i was mistaken, i demo'd the 96Ti. It just sorta felt dead to me. Didn't get the super damp yet lively feel of the BMX105.
    I'll have to try to get on some 106Ti's this season.

    Gonna be tough between the FX106Ti, K108, Wren108Ti, Cochise, FL105, Corvus and Sender.
    Sounds like the Stance 102 got neutered based on the Stance thread so that's out.

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    Had some luck selling off some skis. So what do you do with ski selling money?..buy more skis of course.
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    I had been lusting over FX 106 Ti and finally pulled the trigger. These will replace the BMX 105 HP which are a fabulous ski, and still in great shape if anyone is interested. Initial out of the wrapper feel is a lighter feeling lay-up. Fairly stiff underfoot and tail with a softer tip. Not really any tip rocker even when de-cambered. Mount point seems right on and matches up exactly with the M102 191cm rearward mark. Bases seem a little dry and will need some wax. One thing I did notice is they no longer sport the made in Austria/wings symbol, but now say "Austrian Technology". A little google search showed that Kastle, maybe only some models?? are now being made in the Czech Republic, not that it matters. Just a little surprised. Can't wait to give these ago after reading some reviews.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fred Pabst View Post
    Had some luck selling off some skis. So what do you do with ski selling money?..buy more skis of course.
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    I had been lusting over FX 106 Ti and finally pulled the trigger. These will replace the BMX 105 HP which are a fabulous ski, and still in great shape if anyone is interested. Initial out of the wrapper feel is a lighter feeling lay-up. Fairly stiff underfoot and tail with a softer tip. Not really any tip rocker even when de-cambered. Mount point seems right on and matches up exactly with the M102 191cm rearward mark. Bases seem a little dry and will need some wax. One thing I did notice is they no longer sport the made in Austria/wings symbol, but now say "Austrian Technology". A little google search showed that Kastle, maybe only some models?? are now being made in the Czech Republic, not that it matters. Just a little surprised. Can't wait to give these ago after reading some reviews.
    How much are you asking? They are 189cm?


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    Quote Originally Posted by AK47bp View Post
    Xmas morning at my house.

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    These 2024’s are in near perfect condition for demos. 9.5/10

    Now I just have to stare at them for a couple more months.
    Put these on snow today for the first time.

    Pea soup visibility and low tide crowded icy groomers, no off piste options. absolute shit conditions.

    When I plopped them down on the snow to click in the “thud” sounded like slamming a heavy German luxury car door. Boner.

    They seemed to almost rail better than my 191 Enforcer 100’s which I wasn’t expecting. These things are beasts and need/want to be aggressively skied. Perfect.

    Today felt like trying to drive a Ferrari in rush hour traffic.

    Can’t wait to open these fuckers up in their habitat.

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    Kastle thread...

    $50 for some FX 104’s.

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

    Not sure if link will work. I’m dumb

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    Quote Originally Posted by AK47bp View Post
    Put these on snow today for the first time.

    Pea soup visibility and low tide crowded icy groomers, no off piste options. absolute shit conditions.

    When I plopped them down on the snow to click in the “thud” sounded like slamming a heavy German luxury car door. Boner.

    They seemed to almost rail better than my 191 Enforcer 100’s which I wasn’t expecting. These things are beasts and need/want to be aggressively skied. Perfect.

    Today felt like trying to drive a Ferrari in rush hour traffic.

    Can’t wait to open these fuckers up in their habitat.
    fx106ti def rails harder than an enforcer 100. It’s a badass fuckin ski. I’d put edge grip and suspension on par with the first gen mantra 102. It’s more punishing backseat though too.

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    Recently got some zx108s for almost nothing. Anyone mount these in front of the gen z line? I was thinking of going +1 from gen z line.


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    Had my first outing on my FX 106 Ti's. I wish I could say they were magic skis on day 1, but that was not the case. I didn't do anything after mounting, but I did have a stone in my pocket for tip and tail detuning work as needed. First run was like holy shit are these grabby. Some tip and tail detuning twice during the outing helped some, but the skis still wanted to take me for a ride, which is pretty scary when your not in control.

    I've owned a lot of skis and have only ever had a bad factory tune once. I have the older Stormrider 95, green/black/white graphic that was base high and had the same feeling that I was going to break a leg or bust a knee skiing them. Those I had ground and then set to a 1 and 2 degree edge which was the ticket. Probably do the same with these as I don't want to fuk them up.

    Anyway, end of blog! Looking forward to better days on these.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fred Pabst View Post
    Had my first outing on my FX 106 Ti's. I wish I could say they were magic skis on day 1, but that was not the case. I didn't do anything after mounting, but I did have a stone in my pocket for tip and tail detuning work as needed. First run was like holy shit are these grabby. Some tip and tail detuning twice during the outing helped some, but the skis still wanted to take me for a ride, which is pretty scary when your not in control.

    I've owned a lot of skis and have only ever had a bad factory tune once. I have the older Stormrider 95, green/black/white graphic that was base high and had the same feeling that I was going to break a leg or bust a knee skiing them. Those I had ground and then set to a 1 and 2 degree edge which was the ticket. Probably do the same with these as I don't want to fuk them up.

    Anyway, end of blog! Looking forward to better days on these.

    stocklis come from the factory edge high in the tips. It is crucial to their feeling. If it were base high elsewhere, that would be interesting and usually doesn’t make one feel like they will blow a knee.

    All the atomic demos at our retailer demo last year were edge high. It was sketchy as can be.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GoldenBC View Post
    stocklis come from the factory edge high in the tips. It is crucial to their feeling. If it were base high elsewhere, that would be interesting and usually doesn’t make one feel like they will blow a knee.

    All the atomic demos at our retailer demo last year were edge high. It was sketchy as can be.
    Dumb! I meant to say edge high in my rant, not base high.

    Could be your right about that is a stockli thing, but a stone grind made and new edge sets made them come alive. Anyway sux to have to dish out the $$ for a professional grade tune.

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    I had a shit factory tune on new planks once and making it down the hill freaked me out a little. Impossible to turn, super squirrelly, had to put everything I had on the shovel to get home safe.

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    My FX106’s seem fine but they were used demos so probably tuned at some point.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bry View Post
    I had a shit factory tune on new planks once and making it down the hill freaked me out a little. Impossible to turn, super squirrelly, had to put everything I had on the shovel to get home safe.
    Describes my experience pretty well. Exactly what I had to do, put everything into the shovel to try to get some semblance of ski edge release.

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    Just picked up some ~10 year old 183 MX83s for dirt cheap off Marketplace. I had my first groomer laps on them this morning. Nice skis. They hold a carve but still have a light snap that makes them feel lively and versatile.

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    Quote Originally Posted by D(C) View Post
    Just picked up some ~10 year old 183 MX83s for dirt cheap off Marketplace. I had my first groomer laps on them this morning. Nice skis. They hold a carve but still have a light snap that makes them feel lively and versatile.
    My favorite ski for periods of high pressure and ripping groomers.


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    I’m starting to really love these 192 fx106. I brought my Enforcer 100’s with me and planned to swap skis to compare them so I could then decide if I want to sell or not. I was having too much fun and never took the Kastle’s off. I’ll be putting the Enforcer’s up for sale, can’t justify having a 100 and a 106.

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    Quote Originally Posted by altacoup View Post
    Recently got some zx108s for almost nothing. Anyone mount these in front of the gen z line? I was thinking of going +1 from gen z line.


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    I have this ski and I love it. I'm mounted on the "old man's" line and it feels pretty good. Skiing the 184 and I'm 5'11". The genZ line looks to be at least 2 to 3cm forward of that (from memory and not actually looking at my skis). If you went +1 of that line, seems like it would put you close to the midline of the ski and I'm not sure this ski is built for that (huge guess here). It's not super rockered - subtle rise in front and a bit in back.
    The K-12 dude. You make a gnarly run like that and girls will get sterile just looking at you - Charles De Mar

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    Kastle thread...

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    I’m starting to really love these 192 fx106. I brought my Enforcer 100’s with me and planned to swap skis to compare them so I could then decide if I want to sell or not. I was having too much fun and never took the Kastle’s off. I’ll be putting the Enforcer’s up for sale, can’t justify having a 100 and a 106.
    You’re biting my style bro. Same skis and poles- lol.

    Anyone seen images of the new Kastle line? Or have some beta? ..rumor is, overhaul in the works.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CascadeLuke View Post
    You’re biting my style bro. Same skis and poles- lol.

    Anyone seen images of the new Kastle line? Or have some beta? ..rumor is, overhaul in the works.
    Ha. Nice to know there’s someone out there with good taste.

    The Trigger S Leki gloves are awesome with the Spitfire poles.
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    Anybody spend much time on the BMX118?
    I’m looking at mounting a pair, recommended line is -14?! So I’m thinking of mounting at +2.
    Is there anyone out there with BMX wisdom?

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