KASTLE MX 88 Skis 2012: The MX 88 takes a single idea and expands it to be the perfect all mountain carver. Even at 88mm underfoot the MX 88 is all about response from it's shape to construction everything adds up to make a modern hard carving monster that is also at home off piste. Sticking to the classic with a full sidewall construction and tip to tail wood core the MX 88 has the DNA of a powerful and snappy carving ski. Then Kastle adds in two sheets of titanium alloy to the MX 88 increasing the edge hold to an unflinching level, speeding up the response to feel instantaneous, and providing damping that leaves the MX 88 more smooth that silk. An additional layer of rubber damping helps to all but eliminate chatter and edge rubber helps to protect against impacts when you do take the MX 88 off trail. To ensure that all this power and precision hooks up the MX 88 is given a fast grip shovel by extending the sidecut past the forward contact point for quicker initiation and response and Hollowtech in the tip to reduce weight while also increasing easy of turn initiation. Loaded with tons of race style technology and hard carving appeal you would think the MX 88 is limited to packed and groomed snow but with the dual piste turn radius the MX 88 is also at home off the beaten trail in crud, chop, and light powder because of the ability to quickly and predictably change turn shape. Built for response the MX 88 excels under the feet for aggressive skiers who are going to drive and charge down any terrain without hesitation.