2026 Kastle Paragon 101

Description

Kästle Paragon 101 Skis (2026) – Powerful All-Mountain Freeride Versatility

The 2026 Kästle Paragon 101 is a high-performance all-mountain freeride ski, engineered for advanced and expert skiers who want uncompromising stability, power, and versatility across a wide range of conditions. As the spiritual successor to the FX series, the Paragon 101 blends the playful chassis of the ZX line with the strength and dampness of double Titanal laminates, creating a ski that excels from firm groomers to deep powder and everything in between.

Key Features:

• Infini Core FREE (Triple Wood Core): Utilizes a blend of poplar, beech, and paulownia woods for a lively yet stable platform, with poplar and beech forming a strong spine and lighter poplar/paulownia along the sides for agility and easier turn initiation.

• Double Titanal Inlays: Two sheets of Titanal provide exceptional dampness, edge grip, and power transmission, making the Paragon 101 a true charger that remains smooth at speed and in variable snow.

• HOLLOWTECH 2.0: Kästle’s signature tip technology reduces swing weight and absorbs vibrations, enhancing stability and making turn initiation effortless.

• Semi-Cap Sandwich Sidewall Construction: Offers a balanced flex, durability, and strong edge hold for aggressive skiing across all terrain.

• Progressive Dual Rise Rocker: Rockered tip and tail, combined with low camber underfoot, deliver excellent float in soft snow, easy pivots in tight terrain, and reliable edge hold on hardpack.

• Hook-Free Shovel and Tail: Prevents the ski from feeling “catchy,” boosting confidence in mixed and variable snow.

• Traditional Mount Point: More classic stance (-11 cm from center) appeals to directional skiers seeking power and precision.

Performance Highlights:

• The Paragon 101 is less nimble than the narrower Paragon 93 but feels more forgiving and playful than the wider Paragon 107, striking a sweet spot for all-mountain versatility.

• Excels at high speeds, big turns, and challenging terrain, but remains smooth and intuitive enough for finesse skiing in bumps and trees.

• Heavier than the ZX series due to the Titanal, but still lighter than many metal-laminate competitors, making it powerful without feeling cumbersome.

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