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}\n    .ccbb-rating:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }\n    .ccbb-rating:nth-child(-n + 2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccbb-border); }\n    .ccbb-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n  @media screen and (max-width: 640px) {\n    .ccbb-ski-page { margin: 24px auto; }\n    .ccbb-section { padding: 26px 0; }\n    .ccbb-grid-2, .ccbb-rating-grid, .ccbb-fit-grid, .ccbb-spec-columns { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ccbb-rating, .ccbb-rating:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccbb-border); border-right: 0; }\n    .ccbb-rating:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }\n    .ccbb-spec-details summary { align-items: flex-start; padding: 18px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-icon { font-size: 21px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-heading { font-size: 17px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-content { padding: 18px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-row { gap: 4px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-ski-page\"\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section ccbb-intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-eyebrow\"\u003e88 mm Ski Mountaineering Touring Ski\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eKastle TX88 Alpine Touring Ski\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ccbb-lead\"\u003eThe Kastle TX88 is built for skiers who measure a day in vertical gained and still want to arc the descent. At 1,120 g per ski (151 cm) the TX88 is the lightest ski in the Kastle TX touring line, and a paulownia wood core, a fast-growing low-density hardwood, wrapped in carbon and glass fiber keeps it stiff in torsion at that weight. An 88 mm waist and a 10.2 m radius at 151 cm make the TX88 quick edge to edge on firm spring snow, and the five-length run from 151 cm to 183 cm covers small skiers through tall ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-expert-line\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-expert-badge\"\u003eExpert Ski Review\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eSpecifications verified against the manufacturer workbook by CCBB staff.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eIs This the Right Ski for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-2\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-card-title\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-quick-answer\"\u003eSki mountaineers and efficiency-minded tourers who ski firm spring snow, want the quickest edge-to-edge feel in the line, and will trade float for 1,120 g per ski at 151 cm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-card-title\"\u003eConsider Another Ski If\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-quick-answer\"\u003eYou need float in deep snow and want 94 mm or more underfoot, you want a longer arc than a 10.2 m radius at 151 cm, or you want the damping that a metal laminate provides.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCCBB Ski Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eUphill Efficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Uphill Efficiency: 5 out of 5\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e1,120 g per ski at 151 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eDownhill Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Downhill Performance: 4 out of 5\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e4\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003eWound carbon and glass, 112 mm tail\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eSoft Snow Float\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Soft Snow Float: 2 out of 5\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e2\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e88 mm waist, 125 mm shovel\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eFirm Snow Grip\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Firm Snow Grip: 4 out of 5\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e4\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e10.2 m radius at 151 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ccbb-rating-key\"\u003eRating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCCBB Ski Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e125-88-112 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eTurn Radius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e10.2 m to 17.4 m\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eRocker Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eDirectional touring, low camber\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eFlex Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eDirectional, progressive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eCore and Laminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003ePaulownia core, carbon and glass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eMount Point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eFactory line, offset unpublished\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eSkin Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e120 mm stock width\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eSki mountaineering and touring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-2\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAt 1,120 g per ski (151 cm) rising to 1,365 g per ski (183 cm), the TX88 is the lightest ski Kastle builds in the TX touring line, and it stays under 1,400 g per ski at every length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eA 10.2 m radius at 151 cm is short for a touring ski, which is what makes the TX88 quick to pivot in a couloir and easy to steer on a traverse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eThe five-length run from 151 cm to 183 cm is wider than most touring skis offer, so the TX88 fits skiers who normally fall between sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAn Armoclad sidewall, a hardened sidewall material carried out to the edge, gives a light ski a durable edge interface where thin construction usually suffers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSki mountaineering and objective-driven days with technical descents\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSpring corn and firm morning snow where edge grip beats surface area\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eLong vertical days and multi-day traverses\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCouloirs and tight terrain at 151 cm or 159 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFast-and-light pin-tech setups where every gram is counted\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-highlight\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eSki Specialist's Advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Kastle TX88 has the widest length run in the line, 151, 159, 167, 175 and 183 cm, so there is a real size for most skiers rather than a compromise. Radius tracks length closely here, from 10.2 m at 151 cm to 17.4 m at 183 cm, which means the same ski can feel like a pivot-happy mountaineering tool or a directional touring ski depending on the number you pick. We tend to size the TX88 shorter than a resort ski, because an 88 mm waist gives up float and a shorter length is easier to manage on a firm sidehill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWeight runs 1,120 g per ski at 151 cm, 1,180 g at 159 cm, 1,240 g at 167 cm, 1,300 g at 175 cm and 1,365 g at 183 cm. That is 245 g of spread across the run, so the length choice matters more on the TX88 than on the wider TX skis. The TX88 ships flat with no plate mounted and Kastle does not specify a reinforcing plate, so pin-tech touring bindings are the natural pairing and the mount goes to the factory line unless you ask otherwise. Match the binding to your boot sole norm rather than to the ski.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSize skins off the 112 mm tail rather than the 88 mm waist, which puts the TX88 on a 120 mm stock width trimmed to shape. Kastle offers a Pro Skin cut for the TX88 if you want the factory match. Both shovel and tail are hook free, so a standard tip loop seats normally and a tail clip attaches to the tail rather than dropping into a notch. Brake width, if your binding carries brakes, needs to clear 88 mm, so 90 mm brakes are the size to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"ccbb-rating-key\"\u003eSpecifications verified by CCBB staff. Confirm length against your height, weight and terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdetails class=\"ccbb-spec-details\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-summary-main\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e📐\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-heading\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-subheading\"\u003eFull spec table · Click to expand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-columns\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShape and Sizing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"ccbb-spec-list\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDimensions\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e125-88-112 mm (all lengths)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTurn Radius\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e10.2 m (151 cm), 11.9 m (159 cm), 13.6 m (167 cm), 15.5 m (175 cm), 17.4 m (183 cm)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLengths\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e151, 159, 167, 175, 183 cm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWeight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1,120 g per ski (151 cm), 1,180 g per ski (159 cm), 1,240 g per ski (167 cm), 1,300 g per ski (175 cm), 1,365 g per ski (183 cm)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRocker Profile\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eDirectional touring rocker, low camber, hook free shovel and hook free tail\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eItem Number\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAT8825\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConstruction and Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"ccbb-spec-list\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCore\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003ePaulownia wood core with a carbon and glass fiber wound core\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eConstruction\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eArmoclad sidewall, Hollowtech Evo hollow-chamber tip\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eBinding Base\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eFlat, no plate mounted\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSkin Fit\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e120 mm stock width off the 112 mm tail\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSki mountaineering and all-round touring\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWarranty\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2 years from date of purchase, handled through the selling retailer\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCompare the Kastle TX88\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-3\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eTX88 vs. Kastle TX94\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe Kastle TX94 runs 130-94-116 mm and 1,290 g per ski (163 cm) against the TX88 at 125-88-112 mm and 1,120 g per ski (151 cm). Skiers who want one ski across all conditions take the TX94 for the extra 6 mm underfoot, and skiers whose season is spring snow and technical descents take the TX88 for the lighter weight and tighter radius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/search?q=Kastle+TX94\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop Kastle TX94 skis\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eTX88 vs. Kastle TX99\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe Kastle TX99 is the soft-snow end of the line at 135-99-118 mm and 1,400 g per ski (167 cm), with poplar layers added to the paulownia core for torsional stiffness at that width. The TX99 and the TX88 sit at opposite ends of the same line, and the choice comes down to whether your season is powder days or firm ascents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/search?q=Kastle+TX99\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop Kastle TX99 skis\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eTX88 vs. Kastle Biafo 88\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe Kastle Biafo 88 is the Terra line version of the TX88, sharing the 125-88-112 mm shape and the same weights at matching lengths, in a shorter three-length run of 151, 159 and 167 cm. Skiers who need 175 cm or 183 cm take the TX88, and the Biafo 88 covers the same ski in the shorter sizes with the Terra graphics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/search?q=Kastle+Biafo+88\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop Kastle Biafo 88 skis\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section ccbb-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdetails open\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWho should buy the Kastle TX88?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Kastle TX88 suits ski mountaineers and tourers whose days are defined by vertical and firm snow. At 1,120 g per ski (151 cm) the TX88 is the lightest ski in the Kastle TX touring line, and an 88 mm waist with a 10.2 m radius at 151 cm favors quick edge changes and precise foot placement over surface area in powder.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat bindings work with the Kastle TX88?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Kastle TX88 ships flat with no plate mounted and Kastle does not specify a reinforcing plate, so the TX88 takes pin-tech touring bindings, hybrid bindings, and a standard alpine binding. A ski carries no boot sole standard, so match the binding to your boot sole norm rather than to the TX88. If your binding has brakes they need to clear the 88 mm waist, which means 90 mm brakes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat length Kastle TX88 should I ski?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe TX88 comes in 151, 159, 167, 175 and 183 cm, and the radius moves from 10.2 m at 151 cm to 17.4 m at 183 cm. Tight couloirs and technical terrain point to 151 cm or 159 cm, general touring to 167 cm or 175 cm, and open terrain at speed to 183 cm. We size the TX88 shorter than a resort ski, because an 88 mm waist is easier to manage short.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow much does the Kastle TX88 weigh?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Kastle TX88 weighs 1,120 g per ski at 151 cm, 1,180 g at 159 cm, 1,240 g at 167 cm, 1,300 g at 175 cm and 1,365 g at 183 cm. Those are per ski figures rather than per pair. Any single weight quoted for the TX88 without a length attached is incomplete, since the run spans 245 g.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs the Kastle TX88 too narrow for powder?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eFor deep snow, yes, and we would rather say so than sell the TX88 as an everything ski. An 88 mm waist under a 125 mm shovel plans less than a 99 mm or 107 mm ski, and Kastle's own line puts the TX99 and TX107 in that role. What the TX88 does better is climb at 1,120 g per ski (151 cm) and hold an edge on refrozen snow, which is the trade you are making.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat width skins fit the Kastle TX88?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eSize skins off the 112 mm tail rather than the 88 mm waist, which puts the Kastle TX88 on a 120 mm stock width trimmed to shape. That is the same 120 mm stock width the TX94 and TX99 take, so one skin can serve more than one ski in the line. The shovel and tail are both hook free, so a standard tip loop works and a tail clip fastens around the tail rather than seating in a notch.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the Armoclad sidewall on the Kastle TX88?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eArmoclad is Kastle's sidewall material, a hardened strip running along the edge of the ski where the core meets the steel edge. On a light ski that region is usually the first thing to suffer from rock strikes and edge impacts, so a reinforced sidewall matters more at 1,120 g per ski than it does on a heavier build.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow do I confirm a spec sheet is for the Kastle TX88?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eCheck the item number and the tip width. The current Kastle TX88 is item AT8825 at 125-88-112 mm across 151, 159, 167, 175 and 183 cm. A sheet showing an 88 mm waist under a 135 mm tip is the TX88 UP, a different ski with a full wood core and a semi-cap build. A sheet listing a TX87 is a previous generation and does not share dimensions with the TX88.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eOur Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-verdict\"\u003eThe Kastle TX88 is the ski in this line for skiers whose season is measured in vertical. At 1,120 g per ski (151 cm) and no heavier than 1,365 g per ski at 183 cm, the TX88 climbs with dedicated ski mountaineering skis, and the paulownia wood core wrapped in carbon and glass fiber holds enough torsional stiffness to arc on firm spring snow rather than just survive it. A 10.2 m radius at 151 cm makes the TX88 unusually quick to pivot for a touring ski, and the five-length run means most skiers get a real size instead of a compromise. What the TX88 will not do is float deep snow, so skiers whose best days are storm days should look at the wider skis in this line.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kastle","offers":[{"title":"151","offer_id":48676844896413,"sku":"210000152173","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"159","offer_id":48676844929181,"sku":"210000152174","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"167","offer_id":48676844961949,"sku":"210000152175","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"175","offer_id":48676844994717,"sku":"210000152176","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"183","offer_id":48676845027485,"sku":"210000152177","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/7103\/files\/2024TX88.jpg?v=1787333411","url":"https:\/\/cripplecreekbc.com\/products\/kastle-tx88-alpine-touring-ski-2026","provider":"Cripple Creek Backcountry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}