OUR REVIEW OF THE KASTLE BIAFO 88 🚺
Our complete test of the Kastle Biafo 88 🚺 was conducted in the field under different snow conditions. Find the detailed analysis of the uphill behavior, downhill performance, strengths, limitations, and our verdict in the magazine.
PRESENTATION OF THE KASTLE BIAFO 88 🚺
The new Kastle Biafo 88 touring ski enriches the brand’s range of skis with a remarkable combination of lightness, performance, and durability, ideal for ski mountaineering and touring enthusiasts. Here is a detailed presentation of its features:
Construction: Semi-Cap Sandwich Sidewall This construction combines the stability and precision of a sidewall with the lightness and maneuverability of a semi-cap, offering a good balance between performance and maneuverability.
Paulownia Core Known for its lightness, the Paulownia core ensures good resistance and excellent vibration absorption.
Wrapped Fiberglass and Carbon This combination of materials provides the ski with optimal responsiveness, increased stability, and smooth handling on various types of terrain.
Hollowtech Evo Luminous This Kastle-specific technology reduces the ski’s weight through strategically placed cavities without compromising performance.
Hook Free Shovel & Tail The ski ends are designed to minimize snagging in deep snow, offering better maneuverability and smoother handling.
Double Rocker The double rocker improves flotation in powder and facilitates maneuverability in all snow conditions.
Features by size
- Available lengths: 151 cm, 159 cm, 167 cm, 175 cm, 183 cm
- Weight per ski: 1120 g (151 cm), 1180 g (159 cm), 1240 g (167 cm), 1300 g (175 cm), 1365 g (183 cm)
- Turning radius: 10.2 m (151 cm), 11.9 m (159 cm), 13.6 m (167 cm), 15.5 m (175 cm), 17.4 m (183 cm)
In summary, the Kastle Biafo 88 is a versatile touring ski, suitable for technical ascents as well as fast and smooth descents. Its innovative construction and well-thought-out features make it an ideal choice for touring skiers seeking performance and lightness.
BIAFO FEATURES
- Sidecut: 112-88-125
- Measured weight: 2840g per pair
- Sizes: 151 159 167cm
- Radius: 11.9m
- Price: 899€
- SIMILAR SINCE: 2024/2025
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