"What positions our new generetaion of cross-country skis at the top ist entrenched in our 1970s ethos of pure innovation. Back then, we registered the very first patensts in the sport of cross-country skiing. And it is in this spirit that we develop our technologies and construction methods today when taking professional skis into serie production. We are setting new standards once again, whether it is in the classic or skate discipline"
"What positions our new generetaion of cross-country skis at the top ist entrenched in our 1970s ethos of pure innovation. Back then, we registered the very first patensts in the sport of cross-country skiing. And it is in this spirit that we develop our technologies and construction methods today when taking professional skis into serie production. We are setting new standards once again, whether it is in the classic or skate discipline"
Being world class requires especially one thing: world class equipment. At the start of this millennium our HOLLOWTECH technology triggered a revolution in alpine skis.
HOLLOWTECH 2.0 NORDIC
We pursue this same consistent approach in the nordic sector. Removing the unnecessary layers at the tip of the ski makes the tip and therefore the entire ski lighter. This creates a substantially more balanced ski and reduces the rotational force during forward propulsion. In turn, this requires less energy from the athlete and helps them get to the finish quicker.
Models: line RX10 2.0 | line RX10 | line XP | line XA
All of our cross-country skis feature a carbon-reinforced CAP construction where the surface layer runs over the sides, effectively protecting the core. Each Kästle nordic ski is thus impeccably designed for its designated application.
Nowhere is survival harder than in nature – and the solutions we apply here are fittingly sophisticated. Bees, with their hexagonal-shaped honeycomb, have developed a very stable structure that results in maximum strength for minimal material input.
HONEYCOMB TECHNOLOGY
That is why the core of a Kästle ski is made using the honeycomb principle and natural materials. It reduces weight to a minimum and simultaneously increases stability. It also maintains good flex and results in explosive rebound underfoot.
UL WOOD CORE
For our more robust models we use European poplar for the core, which is also encased in UL WOOD. It ensures optimum torsional and flexural rigidity at minimal weight.
Models: line XA
PLUS (CLASSIC/SKATE)
A base material and grinding set-up that produces the best glide performance in air temperatures ranging from +10° C to -10° C.
COLD (CLASSIC/SKATE)
Developed for extreme conditions – this set-up can be used in air temperatures ranging from -5° C to -30° C.
MICRO
The perfect base material and grinding combination for tricky weather conditions near freezing point - for example during snowfall. This newly developed no-wax ski features a special base material in the kick zone that can be textured by the individual.
SKIN (CLASSIC)
A no-wax ski that does away with the need for kick wax or wax application skills and heralds the revival of classic cross-country skiing. The skin in the kick zone ensures good grip even on hardpacked, smooth snow, yet enables the ski smoother and more silent glide performance than any other fish scale cross-country ski. This is the perfect choice for easy handling in all snow conditions and in air temperatures ranging from +10° C to -30° C.
SKIN CLASSIC
WC RACE PLUS ★★★★★
High-performance World Cup base with outstanding wax absorption and superb glide performance. Suitable for a wide range of snow conditions.
WC RACE COLD ★★★★★
High-performance World Cup base with excellent wax absorption and superb glide performance. Specially developed for cold, dry snow and low atmospheric humidity.
RACE PLUS ★★★★☆
Universal racing base with the flawless glide performance in all temperatures and snow conditions.
EASY PLUS ★★☆☆☆
Easy-care nivylen or extruded bases for maximum durability.
In addition to the base material, the grinding of the base determines glide performance and must therefore be selected according to the prevailing conditions. As a general rule, the warmer it is, the coarser the structure required.
For World Cup and racing skis, we handcraft different finishes for warm and cold conditions. For non-race skis, we aim for easy handling with just one universal grind.
NASSER SCHNEE
WET SNOW
KALTER SCHNEE
COLD SNOW
UW1
World Cup grinding, hand crafted for perfect results. Ideal for changeable snow conditions and wet, fine snow.
CW1
Hand finished World Cup grinding. Ideal for fresh snow or fine, dry, cold snow.
UM1
Universal race grinding for changeable snow conditions and wet, fine snow.
CM1
Universal race grinding for new snow or fine, dry, cold snow.
We use a specially made press to make our new cross-country skis. With over 40 adjustment points it guarantees an unprecedented level of camber tensioning and stiffness adjustment. For cross-country skiers, aside from the length, it is the stiffness of the ski that is a deciding factor.
SKI-PRESSE
SKI PRESS
STELLSCHRAUBEN ZUM EINSTELLEN DER VORSPANNUNG
CAMBER ADJUSTMENT POINTS
Kästle cross-country skis* come with integrated NIS mounting plates without screws for a very natural flex motion:
They are compatible with Rottefella New Nordic Norm (NNN) bindings. Rottefella, the company that first developed NNN bindings has a 75-year track record in manufacturing ski bindings of the highest quality. It was innovations like the Nordic Integrated System (NIS) that led to the NNN system becoming the market standard.
The front and back sections of the top bindings can be repositioned to suit the individual skier. The wider contact surface at the front of the binding zone generates efficient transfer of power and increased stability on the move.
*except XA JUNIOR
