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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 serial production. We are setting new standards once again, whether it is in the classic or skate discipline.

CONTSTRUCTION

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.

WOODCORE

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.

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HONEYCOMB

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.

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HONEYCOMB + UL WOOD

The honeycomb structure is encased in a torsion box made of ultra-lightweight paulownia wood, which we call UL WOOD. It ensures optimum torsional and flexural rigidity at minimal weight.

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UL WOOD

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.

01

HONEYCOMB

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.

02

HONEYCOMB + UL WOOD

The honeycomb structure is encased in a torsion box made of ultra-lightweight paulownia wood, which we call UL WOOD. It ensures optimum torsional and flexural rigidity at minimal weight.

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UL WOOD

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.

VARIANTS

Professional cross-country skiing is an extreme sport – both for athletes and for their equipment. And with a wide range of temperatures and snow conditions to contend with, there are variables that are beyond our control. We´ve developed four bases to generate the best performance in the widest range of conditions.

CLASSIC AND SKATE

A base material and grinding set-up that produces the best glide performance in air temperatures ranging from +10° C to -10° C.

BASE

We only use high-quality graphite sintered bases for our top models. This results in excellent glide performance and durability. We offer four different types of base to suit different applications and conditions. The number of stars describes the quality of glide perfocmance.

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.

GRIND

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.

World Cup grinding, hand crafted for perfect results. Ideal for changeable snow conditions and wet, fine snow.

BINDING TECHNOLOGY

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