Kästle DX73 review 2020

PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments

At Kästle, the new DX series targets price-conscious customers, with two models, the DX73 and the DX85, both of which cost 599 € with bindings.

"A docile ski," "enjoyable and quiet,” the DX73 is a delight at moderate speeds. It is a very accessible ski because the performance is balanced and intuitive, it is easy to pivot, and skidded turns are consistent.

When you step on the gas, you can accelerate up to moderate speeds, and the ski still feels safe and offers fantastic performance. It is maneuverable, responsive, and very comfortable in short turns. You can link really quick turns and have a lot of fun. The DX73 is especially good at small turns, whether they are carved and skidded turns.

It is less at ease at high speeds, especially in long turns, and is not always comfortable taking big edge angles. The ski does not allow for as much technical improvement as some of the other skis in this category.

According to the testers, the Kästle DX73 is a "very good ski." In addition, it offers a good price-quality ratio. We recommend it to intermediate to advanced skiers looking for an “easy and playful ski.” It is the perfect ski for skiers who are just starting to make parallel turns, and who would like to improve their skidded turns, and then move on to carved turns at moderate speeds.

Review: Pros

• Balanced ski, solid performance
• Skidded turns
• Enjoyable, calm
• Maneuverable and playful at low speed

Review: Cons

• Mediocre performance
• Weaker performance in long turns at high speed

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Manufacturer's remarks

The DX73 is a frontside ski with sandwich-sidewall construction. It combines energetic performance and comfort like no other Kästle ski. It guarantees maximum safety.
This is the perfect ski for skiers who like to keep things simple and fun, and who enjoy effortless speed control and effortless carving.

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