94 mm All-Mountain Touring Ski
Kastle TX94 Alpine Touring Ski
The Kastle TX94 Alpine Touring Ski is built for tourers who want one ski for the whole season and care as much about the descent as the climb. A 130-94-116 mm shape puts enough width underfoot to float soft snow while the 13.2 m radius at 163 cm keeps turn initiation quick and playful. At 1,290 grams per ski in a 163, with a paulownia core braided in carbon and glass fiber and a Hollowtech Evo tip that cuts vibration, the Kastle TX94 suits all-mountain touring, spring mountaineering and long days where you still plan to ski hard on the way down.
Expert Ski Review Ratings and length guidance reviewed by CCBB ski staff.
Is This the Right Ski for You?
Best For
Advanced tourers with one-ski-quiver needs who ski 90 to 100 mm underfoot, want a damp ski that holds an edge on firm snow, and are willing to carry 1,290 grams per ski for the extra downhill composure.
Consider Another Ski If
You want the lightest possible ski for racing or big vertical, you need a dedicated powder ski wider than 100 mm underfoot, or you ski mostly resort laps where a heavier alpine ski makes more sense.
CCBB Ski Ratings
Stability at Speed
Damp carbon layup
Playfulness
13.2 m radius at 163
Uphill Efficiency
1,290 g at 163 cm
Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.
Specs at a Glance
Waist Width94 mm
Dimensions130-94-116 mm
Turning Radius13.2 m (163 cm)
Weight1,290 g per ski (163 cm)
Lengths163, 171, 179, 186 cm
ProfileDual Rise double rocker
CorePaulownia wood with carbon and glass fiber
ConstructionSemi-cap sandwich sidewall
Why We Like It
- The 130-94-116 mm shape carries the same sidecut at every length, so the ski feels consistent whether you size to 163 or 186.
- At 1,290 grams per ski in a 163 the Kastle TX94 climbs efficiently without giving up the mass that keeps a ski settled in chop.
- The Hollowtech Evo tip removes material where it does least work, cutting tip vibration and making variable snow less punishing.
- A paulownia core braided in carbon and glass fiber holds torsional stiffness, which is what lets a light ski still hold an edge on refrozen snow.
- The Dual Rise rocker with a hook-free shovel and tail releases turns predictably rather than grabbing when the snow changes.
- The luminous Hollowtech insert is easy to spot in the dark, which is a small help on pre-dawn starts.
Best Uses
- All-mountain touring across a full season
- Spring ski mountaineering and firm-snow descents
- Long tours where the descent still matters
- Skiers running pin-tech touring bindings
- One-ski quivers in the 90 to 100 mm range
Ski Specialist's Advice
Length selection tracks terrain more than height on the Kastle TX94. The radius grows from 13.2 m at 163 cm to 19.2 m at 186 cm, so a 163 or 171 stays nimble in trees and tight couloirs while a 179 or 186 rewards open terrain and speed. Weight climbs with length as well, from 1,290 grams per ski at 163 cm to 1,350 grams at 171 cm.
The TX94 pairs naturally with pin-tech touring bindings, and the semi-cap sandwich construction takes a standard mount without a plate. Confirm your brake width clears 94 mm underfoot if your binding carries brakes, and match skin width to the 94 mm waist rather than the 130 mm shovel.
Length and mount guidance reviewed by CCBB ski staff. Confirm length against your height, weight and terrain.
📐 Technical Specifications Full spec table · Click to expand
Shape and Sizing
Dimensions130-94-116 mm at every length
Turning Radius13.2 m (163 cm), 15.1 m (171 cm), 17.1 m (179 cm), 19.2 m (186 cm)
Weight1,290 g per ski (163 cm), 1,350 g per ski (171 cm)
Lengths163, 171, 179, 186 cm
ProfileDual Rise double rocker, low camber underfoot, hook-free shovel and tail
Construction and Use
CorePaulownia woodcore with carbon and glass fiber braiding
ConstructionSemi-cap sandwich sidewall with Hollowtech Evo Luminous tip
BaseGraphite sintered UHM
Recommended UseAll-mountain touring
Binding PairingPin-tech touring bindings. Standard mount, no plate required.
Compare the Kastle TX94
Kastle TX94 vs. Kastle TX88
The Kastle TX88 runs 6 mm narrower underfoot for firmer snow and faster edge-to-edge response, while the Kastle TX94 floats better in soft snow. Skiers who tour mostly on hard snow and spring corn choose the TX88; skiers who want one ski for the whole season choose the TX94.
Shop Kastle TX88 skis
Kastle TX94 vs. Blizzard Zero G 96
The Kastle TX94 is 94 mm underfoot and the Blizzard Zero G 96 is 96 mm, so both cover all-season touring. The Blizzard Zero G 96 skis firmer and more directional, while the Kastle TX94 is damper through the tip thanks to the Hollowtech Evo insert. Turn preference usually decides between the two.
Shop Blizzard Zero G 96 skis
Kastle TX94 vs. Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95
The Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 is the lighter of the two and climbs with less effort, while the Kastle TX94 carries more mass and stays calmer in chopped snow. Choose on whether the ascent or the descent sets your priority.
Shop Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 skis
Common Questions
Who should buy the Kastle TX94?
The Kastle TX94 suits advanced tourers who want one ski for a full season and expect to ski the descent properly. At 94 mm underfoot with a 130-94-116 mm shape, the TX94 floats soft snow and still holds an edge on firm spring surfaces, which makes it a practical one-ski quiver for skiers running pin-tech bindings.
How much does the Kastle TX94 weigh?
The Kastle TX94 weighs 1,290 grams per ski at 163 cm and 1,350 grams per ski at 171 cm. Longer lengths weigh more again, so read the 1,290 gram figure as the shortest length rather than the whole size run. That places the TX94 in the mid-weight touring class, heavier than a dedicated ski mountaineering ski and lighter than a freeride touring ski.
Is the 1,290 gram weight the same at every length?
No, and this is worth being precise about. The 1,290 gram figure applies to the 163 cm. The 171 cm weighs 1,350 grams per ski, the 179 cm weighs 1410 grams per ski and the 186 cm weighs 1470 grams per ski. Any single weight quoted for the Kastle TX94 without a length attached is incomplete.
What is the turning radius of the Kastle TX94?
The Kastle TX94 has a 13.2 m radius at 163 cm, 15.1 m at 171 cm, 17.1 m at 179 cm and 19.2 m at 186 cm. The sidecut stays 130-94-116 mm at every length, so the radius change comes from length alone.
What lengths does the Kastle TX94 come in?
The Kastle TX94 comes in 163, 171, 179 and 186 cm. Shorter lengths suit trees and technical couloirs, longer lengths suit open terrain and higher speeds.
What bindings work with the Kastle TX94?
The Kastle TX94 is a touring ski built for pin-tech touring bindings, and the semi-cap sandwich sidewall construction accepts a standard mount without a reinforcing plate. If your binding has brakes, confirm the brake width clears the 94 mm waist.
How does the Kastle TX94 handle firm snow?
The Kastle TX94 holds an edge better than its weight suggests, because the carbon and glass fiber braiding around the paulownia core keeps the ski torsionally stiff. The Hollowtech Evo tip also reduces vibration, which is what makes refrozen and wind-affected snow less tiring.
How is the Kastle TX94 different from the Kastle Pika 94?
The Kastle Pika 94 is the women's equivalent in the Kastle Terra range, built on the same 94 mm platform with a size run adapted to lighter and shorter skiers. Skiers choosing between them should decide on length availability and weight rather than on downhill performance.
Our Verdict
The Kastle TX94 Alpine Touring Ski is a CCBB favorite and a go-to for tourers who want to rip up and down. A 130-94-116 mm shape holds the same sidecut at every length, the radius runs from 13.2 m at 163 cm to 19.2 m at 186 cm, and a paulownia core braided in carbon and glass fiber keeps the ski torsionally stiff on firm snow. At 1,290 grams per ski in a 163 the Kastle TX94 sits in the mid-weight touring class, and it earns that weight back in composure when the snow turns variable.
