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BACKLINE Touring Ski Award 2026 – 80–90 mm, Unisex, 4 out of 5 stars
KÄSTLE TX88 – Tested model
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KÄSTLE TX88 – Verified manufacturer view
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80–90 mm · 2026/27

KÄSTLE TX88

75.81 of 100 points
RRP
749.00 €
Weight
1317 g
Weight per area
0.76 g/cm²
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Quick verdict

The TX88 from Kästle is fast, stable and easy to drive. A ski with an alpine ski character that will make it easier for particularly heavy riders to enter the world of ski touring.

Test strengths

  • Hard snow/ice: 13/15 points
  • Corn snow: 13/15 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Anti-icing: 3/5 points
  • Weight score: 23.81/35 points

Ideal for: Beginners

Total points
75.81 / 100
Total riding performance
49 / 60
Weight
1,317 g
Weight per area
0.76 g/cm²
RRP
749 €
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Test year 2026 · Lenzerheide

Verdict

The TX88 from Kästle is fast, stable and easy to drive. A ski with an alpine ski character that will make it easier for particularly heavy riders to enter the world of ski touring.

Technical data

Test class
80–90 mm
Target group
Unisex
Test year
2026
Model year
2027
Lengths
151, 159, 167, 175, 183 cm
Sidecut
12,30–8,70–11,05 cm
Tip
123.0 mm
Waist
87.0 mm
Tail
110.5 mm
Surface per ski
1729.43 cm²
Weight (measured)
1317 g
Weight per area
0.76 g/cm²
RRP
749.00 €
Euro per point
9.88 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight23.81 / 35
Anti-icing3.00 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total26.81 / 40
Performance on hard snow13.00 / 15
Performance in powder12.17 / 15
Performance in corn snow13.00 / 15
Performance in tracked snow10.83 / 15
Riding performance total49.00 / 60
Total points75.81 / 100
RRP / point9.88 € / point

Suitability beginner / expert

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BeginnerExpert

Suitability by skier weight

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