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.
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.
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.
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.
The core of a Kästle ski is constructed using natural fibers based on the honeycomb principle. This minimizes weight and ensures stability. At the same time, it remains elastic, providing an explosive rebound effect underfoot. It also reduces weight to a minimum and simultaneously increases stability. It also maintains good flex and results in explosive rebound underfoot.
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.
For our more robust models we use European poplar for the core, which is also encased in UL WOOD. To reduce even more weight, we use carbon in our nordic skis.
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.
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.
We only use high-quality graphite sintered bases for our top models. This results in excellent glide performance and durability.
We use a specially made press to make our cross-country skis which guarantees an unprecedented level of camber tensioning and stiffness adjustment.
Aside from the length, it is the stiffness of the ski that is a deciding factor for cross country skiers. That is why we offer a SOFT, MEDIUM and HARD version to suit the weight and height of the athlete.
We only use high-quality graphite sintered bases for our top models. This results in excellent glide performance and durability.
We use a specially made press to make our cross-country skis which guarantees an unprecedented level of camber tensioning and stiffness adjustment.
Aside from the length, it is the stiffness of the ski that is a deciding factor for cross country skiers. That is why we offer a SOFT, MEDIUM and HARD version to suit the weight and height of the athlete.
In addition to the base material, the grinding of the base determines glide performance and must therefore be selected according to the prevailing conditions.
Kästle Nordic skis, like other Nordic skis, benefit from a properly applied base structure, which is crucial for optimal glide performance.This structure, often created through stone grinding, helps channel water away from the ski base, reducing friction and improving speed, especially in various snow conditions. As a general rule, the warmer it is, the coarser the structure required.
In addition to the base material, the grinding of the base determines glide performance and must therefore be selected according to the prevailing conditions.
Kästle Nordic skis, like other Nordic skis, benefit from a properly applied base structure, which is crucial for optimal glide performance.This structure, often created through stone grinding, helps channel water away from the ski base, reducing friction and improving speed, especially in various snow conditions. As a general rule, the warmer it is, the coarser the structure required.
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
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
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